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Event ID 4102 when DFS Replication cloning fails on a Windows Server 2012 R2-based cluster

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This article describes an issue that occurs when you use the Distributed File System (DFS) Replication database cloning feature on a clustered volume in Windows Server 2012 R2. A hotfix is available to fix this issue. The hotfix has a prerequisite.

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Symptoms

Assume that you add a new member to an existing DFS Replication (DFSR) group and you use the DFSR database cloning feature to add the new downstream server. After the downstream server is added, if the downstream server is a cluster, you will receive event ID 4102 that's followed by event ID 4104. However, only event ID 4104 is expected.

The following is an example for event ID 4102 in DFSR:

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Hotfix information

Important If you install a language pack after you install this hotfix, you must reinstall this hotfix. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this hotfix. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that's described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there's a "Hotfix Download Available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section doesn't appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to get the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that don't qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix Download Available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you don't see your language, it's because a hotfix isn't available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have April 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 (2919355) installed in Windows Server 2012 R2.

Registry information

To use the hotfix in this package, you don't have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix doesn't replace a previously released hotfix.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For more information about how to clone a DFS Replication database, see: DFS Replication Initial Sync in Windows Server 2012 R2: Attack of the Clones.

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References

See the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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File Information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Server 2012 R2
Important Windows 8.1 hotfixes and Windows Server 2012 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.

Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.3.960 0.16 xxxWindows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
    6.3.960 0.18xxxWindows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes aren't listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
x64 Windows Server 2012 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Dfsrprovs.mofNot applicable75,76122-Aug-201306:48Not applicable
Dfsrress.dll6.3.9600.163842,04822-Aug-201311:43x64
Dfsrs.exe6.3.9600.180403,906,04827-Aug-201516:32x64
Dfsrwmiv2.dll6.3.9600.180402,427,39227-Aug-201516:32x64
Dfsrwmiv2.mofNot applicable40,48418-Jul-201315:53Not applicable
Dfsrwmiv2_uninstall.mofNot applicable2,70818-Jun-201315:17Not applicable
Additional file information
x64 Windows Server 2012 R2
File propertyValue
File nameAmd64_41dc8b19b10a61929e16a822f5cdb91a_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18040_none_f7551e368e071fbb.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size712
Date (UTC)28-Aug-2015
Time (UTC)06:51
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-dfsr-core-serveronly_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18040_none_8e711c477ba1bb96.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size41,007
Date (UTC)28-Aug-2015
Time (UTC)06:51
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,833
Date (UTC)28-Aug-2015
Time (UTC)06:51
PlatformNot applicable

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Article Info
Article ID : 3084787
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 11/4/2015
Exists online : False
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