Resolution
goal
How many characters may the Description field be on computer accounts?
goal
What is the maximum length for the description of a computer account?
fact
Directory and Resource Administrator 7.x
symptom
Error: "The description is too long. Computer descriptions may only be 48 characters."
symptom
Error when entering a description for a computer account.
cause
fix
How many characters may the Description field be on computer accounts?
goal
What is the maximum length for the description of a computer account?
fact
Directory and Resource Administrator 7.x
symptom
Error: "The description is too long. Computer descriptions may only be 48 characters."
symptom
Error when entering a description for a computer account.
cause
Directory and Resource Administrator (DRA) currently supports a maximum length of 48 characters in the Description field on computer account objects. The 48-character limitation is a carry-over from Windows NT4 which allows only 48 characters in its Comment field on computer accounts.
fix
To avoid getting an error when entering a description for a computer account, do not use more than 48 characters.
An enhancement request has been opened with Development to resolve this issue in a future release of Directory and Resource Administrator.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB46447