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

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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. SQL Server reported Error 8501, MSDTC on server is unavailable.

MSDTC on server is unavailable. Changed database context to publisherdatabase. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 8501)

SQL Server subscription wizard error.

Solution:

Enable “Distributed Transaction Coordinator” in SQL Server.

Method 1:

  1. Click on Start–>Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services
  2. Select the service “Distributed Transaction Coordinator”
  3. Right on the service and choose “Start”

Method 2:

  1. Type services.msc in the run command box
  2. Select “Services” manager; Hit Enter
  3. Select the service “Distributed Transaction Coordinator”
  4. Right on the service and choose “Start”

SQL Server Error Dialog.

Distributed Transaction Coordinator.

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