When is the Computer Browser service required while installing Security Manager? (NETIQKB72373)

  • 7772373
  • 02-Jun-2010
  • 06-Jun-2011

Environment

Security Manager 6.5.x

Situation

When is the Computer Browser service required while installing Security Manager?

Resolution

While installing Security Manager, you will be prompted for a Service Account. On this screen, there is a browse button. The use of the browse button requires the Computer Browser service to be running.

In order to input a Service Account without using the browse button, input the account in this format: domain\username

Cause

The computer browser serivce is required by the active directory browsing panel

Additional Information

Formerly known as NETIQKB72373