The “The server cannot handle directory requests” error is encountered during installation

Applies to
ApexSQL Audit

Symptoms

ApexSQL Audit installation on a computer that is the part of the Active Directory network, could result in the error: “The server cannot handle directory requests” after inserting the required credentials and installation will stop

Affected versions:

ApexSQL Audit 2014.04.1198 and earlier

Resolution

This issue has been solved in the latest ApexSQL Audit that can be downloaded from here

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