SQL SERVER Fix : Error : 8501 MSDTC on server is unavailable. Changed database context to publisher

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During configuring replication on one of the server, I received following error. This is very common error and the solution of the same is even simpler.MSDTC on server is unavailable. Changed database context to publisherdatabase. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 8501)Solution:Enable Distributed Transaction Coordinator in SQL Server.Method 1:Click on Start>Control Panel->Administrative Tools->ServicesSelect the service [...]...

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