Set up Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC)

Use the Local DTC Properties window to set up the properties for Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC) on these computers:

• The server where SQL Server is running for MobileTech.

• The computer where MobileTech Server is installed.

This helps make sure that transactions between the host computer and client devices are successfully completed and synced.

To set up DTC:

1. From the Start menu, select Administrative Tools > Component Services. The Component Services window is displayed.

2. Double-click the Computers folder, double-click My Computer, and then double-click Distributed Transaction Coordinator.

3. Right-click Local DTC and select Properties. The Local DTC Properties window is displayed. 

4. Select the Security tab.

5. Under Security Settings, mark:

   • Network DTC Access

   • Allow Remote Clients

   • Allow Remote Administration

6. Under Transaction Manager Communication, mark:

   • Allow Inbound

   • Allow Outbound

   • No Authentication Required

7. The DTC logon account is displayed in the Account field. Accept the default account location, or select Browse to select a different location. For more information about the options in this window, select the Learn more about setting these properties link at the bottom of the window.

8. Select OK.

9. In the Component Services window, in the left pane, select Services.

10. In the Services list, double-click Distributed Transaction Coordinator. The Distributed Transaction Coordinator Properties (Local Computer) window is displayed.

11. On the General tab, verify that the Startup type field is set to Automatic or Automatic (Delayed Start).

12. Select OK.

IMPORTANT: Inbound DTC must be enabled in the Windows Firewall (and not blocked by any other internal firewall appliances) on both the server where SQL Server is running for MobileTech and the computer where MobileTech Server is installed.