Cannot run "Connect-AipService"

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This is the error I get after runinng these commands

Update-Module -Name AIPService

PS /home/aggie> (Get-Module AIPService –ListAvailable).Version

Major Minor Build Revision

3 0 0 1

The following error I get when I run "Connect-AipService" is

Connect-AipService

Connect-AipService: The 'Connect-AipService' command was found in the module 'AIPService', but the module could not be loaded due to the following error: [Could not load file or assembly 'System.Web.Services, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'. The system cannot find the file specified.

]

For more information, run 'Import-Module AIPService'.

I run import module aipservice then get

PS /home/aggie> Import-Module AIPService

Import-Module: Could not load file or assembly 'System.Web.Services, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'. The system cannot find the file specified.

I've done (Get-Module AIPService –ListAvailable).Version , Update-Module -Name AIPService and nothing happens

Sina Salam 3,886 Reputation points

2024-04-26T15:45:23.0466667+00:00

Hi AT,

Thank you for your detail information.

The error message indicates that the module couldn't be loaded due to a missing file or assembly related to System.Web.Services.

Would you been able to resolve it or I should provide detail answer?

Regards,

Sina
AT 0 Reputation points

2024-04-26T15:47:40.3733333+00:00

I have not been able to solve it.
AT 0 Reputation points

2024-04-26T15:48:23.19+00:00

No I have not, could you please provide a solution. Thanks Okay, I will be back like 30minutes, I will first check the root cause from system requirements.
Sina Salam 3,886 Reputation points

2024-04-26T16:57:00.66+00:00

Hello @AT,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A and thank you for posting your questions here.

Problem

Sequel to your questions, I understand that you are unable to connect to the AIPService in PowerShell due to a module loading error related to System.Web.Services, despite updating the module and attempting to import it. The issue persists even after performing troubleshooting steps.

Scenario

You need to connect to the Azure Information Protection (AIP) service using PowerShell to perform administrative tasks. After updating the AIPService module to the latest version, you attempt to run the "Connect-AipService" command but encounters an error. The error message indicates a failure to load the module due to a missing file or assembly related to System.Web.Services. Then, you try to troubleshoot the issue by checking the module version, updating the module, and importing it, but none of these steps resolve the problem. You seek assistance in resolving the error and successfully connecting to the AIPService.

Solution

Most of all, have you been able to check out PowerShell requirement link provided by @Vasil Michev if not try to know that PowerShell 7 is not supported for the AIPService module1. Once you’ve met these requirements, you can use the AIPService module to administer the protection service (Azure Rights Management) from the command line on any Windows computer with an internet connection.

This prescribed solution was based on the scenario given and your questions, while focusing on the problem statement. Based on the error code:

Check System Requirements:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/requirements.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/install-powershell

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/aip/overview?view=azureipps

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/aipservice/connect-aipservice?view=azureipps

Alternative:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/installation-configuration-and-usage-of-the-aip-scanner/ba-p/221792#

Verify Module Installation:

Double-check that the AIPService module is installed correctly, and you can use the Get-Module -ListAvailable command to see if the module is listed.

Check .NET Framework Version:

Make sure that your system has the required version of the .NET Framework installed referencing to alternative link provided up under system requirements. The AIPService module might depend on a specific version of .NET Framework, so verifying this could be helpful.

Reinstall the Module:

If the module is installed but still not working, try reinstalling it.

You can uninstall it using Uninstall-Module AIPService and then reinstall it using Install-Module AIPService.

Check for Updates:

Ensure that you have the latest version of the AIPService module installed. You can use the Update-Module -Name AIPService command to update it if a newer version is available.

Firewalls and Network Infrastructure:

Configure your firewalls and network infrastructure to allow communication with Azure Information Protection services.

Finally

Remember that additional prerequisites may be required for specific scenarios, such as using certificate-based or multi-factor authentication.

References

For more details, refer to the official documentation as listed below and in the additional resources by the right side of this page.

https://www.thepasswordispassword.com/2019/09/requirements-to-use-azure-information.html.

Microsoft Copilot Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/26/2024

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/aip/overview?view=azureipps.

Accept Answer

I hope this is helpful! Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions.

** Please don't forget to close up the thread here by upvoting and accept it as an answer if it is helpful ** so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution.

Best Regards,

Sina Salam
Givary-MSFT 28,406 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2024-04-30T08:45:52.4433333+00:00

@AT Just checking in to see if below information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back.

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Vasil Michev 95,671 Reputation points MVP

2024-04-26T16:01:37.41+00:00

Are you installing this on PowerShell 7+? As noted in the official documentation, this module is only supported on Windows devices/Windows PowerShell: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/install-powershell
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AT 0 Reputation points

2024-04-30T16:10:13.0466667+00:00

No, I was using cloud shell on Microsoft Azure.
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