INF: SQL Server Setup Requires 4MB Where Master.dat Is Located (153042)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
This article was previously published under Q153042

SUMMARY

The readme.txt file states that Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 Setup only creates files in the Mssql\Binn directory. However, it creates a 4 megabyte (MB) file called Msdtc.log in the same directory as the Master.dat device.

MORE INFORMATION

This file is used by the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:2/14/2005
Keywords:kbinfo KB153042
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