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DCOM Configuration for Windows Server 2016

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Where DCOM connectivity is required, users who need to connect to Thereforeā„¢ must be members of the Distributed COM Users group on the Thereforeā„¢ Server. In addition the Distributed COM Users group needs to have remote permissions on the Thereforeā„¢ Server.

 

How do I configure DCOM connectivity for Windows Server 2016?

1.In the Server Manager Console on the Thereforeā„¢ Server, click Tools and Computer Management.

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2.In Computer Management Console, switch to Local Users and Groups, then click on Groups.

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3.Adjust the DCOM security settings on the Therefore server machine. Click windows  then type in "DCOMCNFG" and hit Enter, this will open the Component Services console.

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4.In COM Security, go to Access Permissions then click Edit Default and add Distributed COM Users while setting Remote Access to Allow.

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5.In COM Security, go to Launch and Activation Permissions. Click Edit Default and add Distributed COM Users. Check Allow for Remote Launch and Remote Activation.

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6.Ensure that the Thereforeā„¢ Server is using the Default settings for Launch and Activation Permissions and for Access Permissions.

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It is not required to restart the Thereforeā„¢ Server service.