| Event Source: | Microsoft-Windows-CertificationAuthority |
| Event ID: | 40 (0x28) |
| Event log: | Application |
| Event type: | Error |
| Event text (English): | Active Directory Certificate Services did not start: Could not initialize DCOM class factories for %1. %2. |
| Event text (German): | The Active Directory certificate services were not started: DCOM class factories for %1 could not be initialized. %2. |
Parameter
The parameters contained in the event text are filled with the following fields:
- %1: CACommonName (win:UnicodeString)
- %2: ErrorCode (win:UnicodeString)
Description
Do you know TameMyCerts? TameMyCerts is an add-on for the Microsoft certification authority (Active Directory Certificate Services). It extends the function of the certification authority and enables the Application of regulationsto realize the secure automation of certificate issuance. TameMyCerts is unique in the Microsoft ecosystem, has already proven itself in countless companies around the world and is available under a free license. It can downloaded via GitHub and can be used free of charge. Professional maintenance is also offered.
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Safety assessment
The security assessment is based on the three dimensions of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
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Microsoft rating
Microsoft evaluates this event in the Securing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Whitepaper with a severity score of "Low".
Related links:
- Overview of Windows events generated by the certification authority
- Overview of audit events generated by the Certification Authority
External sources
- Securing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (Microsoft)
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