RE: MSDTC on Single Node Cluster



Hi Rupart,

Only time you need MSDTC installed on a Cluster as a resource, is either
when SQL, Exchange or a particular application installed requires it. If
it's a File Share and/or a Print Cluster, then MSDTC is not needed.

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Hope this helps,
Mike Rosado
Windows 2000 MCSE + MCDBA
Microsoft Enterprise Platform Support
Windows NT/2000/2003 Cluster Technologies

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-----Original Message-----
> From: <rupart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: MSDTC on Single Node Cluster
> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 01:44:02 -0800
>
> Hi,
> Do i need MSDTC on single node cluster? Logically, i think i dont since
the
> server will not be communicating with others. But, would like to get
> assurance. Am i right?
>
> TIA
>

.



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