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Kerberos KDC Errors
Hello, I have been testing Windows Server 2025 with AD DC role and sometimes in event log I can see error. The Security Account Manager failed a KDC request in an unexpected way. The error is in th...
Update and Patch the Server: If you are running Windows Server 2025 as part of the testing process, make sure it is fully updated, as this error may be related to early-stage bugs or configuration issues that have been addressed in later patches.
- If the error happens sporadically and doesn't affect normal operations, it may not be a critical issue, but it's still worth keeping an eye on.
- If it's causing authentication problems or occurring frequently, you should investigate the potential causes, including account validity, replication health, KDC service functionality, and network issues.