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

 Last reviewed: December 8, 1997
Article ID: Q153042
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server, version 6.5

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.

Additional query words: setup insufficient
Version : 6.5
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: December 8, 1997
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