Map data still exists in the MapCache file after you run the "nismap del" command on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 R2 and has Server for Network Information Service (NIS) installed

Consider the following scenario:

• You have installed the Server for Network Information Service (NIS) on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 R2.
• You successfully run the nismap del command to delete an existing, nonstandard map entry.

In this scenario, the map entry is removed from the schema. However, the map data still exists in the MapCache file. Therefore, if you run the ypcat command to query the map, the map entry is returned. This occurs even if you run the ypclear command to clear the map from the NIS server cache, and then restart the server.

Note This issue does not occur in Windows Server 2008.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain 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 do not 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 Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Server for NIS installed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 R2.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2

To work around this issue, you must manually delete the MapCache file, and then restart Server for NIS.

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

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