Environment
NetIQ eDirectory 8.8.8
Microsoft Windows 2012 R2
Situation
Unable to install eDirectory on Windows server, installation terminates or fails with the following error message:
A fatal error has occurred. This program will terminate. You may check C:\Program Files\Common Files\Novell\ni\data\ni.log for more details after you dismiss this dialog.
The eDirectory installation has terminated abnormally.
A fatal error has occurred. This program will terminate. You may check C:\Program Files\Common Files\Novell\ni\data\ni.log for more details after you dismiss this dialog.
The eDirectory installation has terminated abnormally.
Resolution
Check for any Login Restrictions that may have been placed on the administrator/user (i.e. concurrent logins). For more details, please refer to Setting Up Extra Login Security for a User (iManager > Modify User > Restrictions > Login Restrictions).
Cause
Concurrent Logins restriction placed on user prevents login during installation.