Configuring Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC) for use with Commerce Server Orders Adapter
There have been questions about how to setup Distributed Transaction Coordinator for use with the Commerce Server Orders Adapter. The Orders Adapter uses Biztalk’s Transaction libraries which use DTC to communicate and control the transaction. Below is a list of how to setup DTC in a multi-machine environment. Perform these instructions on all machines that will contribute to the transaction (ie Biztalk Server, Commerce Server, Database Server)
To turn DTC Access on :
From the Start menu, double-click Control Panel, double-click
Administrative Tools, and then double-click Component Services.
Expand Component Services, and then expand Computers.
Right-click the computer you need to set, and from the context menu select
Properties.
In the Properties window, select the MSDTC tab.
In the Transaction Configuration area, click Security Configuration.
In the Security Settings area, make sure the Network DTC Access check box
is selected.
In the Security Settings area, check the Network Clients check box.
Check the "No Authentication Required" in the Transaction Manager Communication.
Click OK on each open dialog box.
Restart your computer to enable the remote DTC option.
Warning This configuration could take up to 15 minutes.
If you have any problems with this setup – please let me know.
