MSDTC service not starting

I have to install MSDTC on an Active/Passive cluster. I got instructions
from microsoft's website on how to enable MSDTC:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817064/
but when I follow the instructions, the service never starts. Even when I
try to start the service manually I am unsuccessful.
P.S. The cluster is being prepared for use by SQL Server 2005, and the DB
files will be stored on a Dell CX300 (SAN)..
Any suggestions on what may have caused this.
OK I got the service to start, but only after killing the cluster (in cluster
admin). Now while this was great at the time, it does not make much sense.
The reason being that anytime the cluster is present after that, the MSDTC
service stops. The new issue I have is that while configuring the MSDTC, I
was unable to create the "Physical Disk" resource (for the MSDTC Group),
because the wizard is unable to see/recognise any drives at all !!. Now I
really need some suggestions...
Can anyone help? It wil be most appreciated.
"iqv1" wrote:

> I have to install MSDTC on an Active/Passive cluster. I got instructions
> from microsoft's website on how to enable MSDTC:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817064/
> but when I follow the instructions, the service never starts. Even when I
> try to start the service manually I am unsuccessful.
> P.S. The cluster is being prepared for use by SQL Server 2005, and the DB
> files will be stored on a Dell CX300 (SAN)..
> Any suggestions on what may have caused this.
|||Thank you very much for your assistance Edwin...
"Edwin vMierlo [MVP]" wrote:

> First of all, you need to properly configure MSDTC in your cluster.
> Exact instructions here : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301600
> You do not necessarily have to create a seperate group with a seperate disk
> resource, unless you expect heavy usage of the MSDTC.
> It is acceptable to put your MSDTC in the default cluster group, using the
> Quorum disk.
> If you have problems adding disk to your cluster, you might want to try this
> article : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555312
> Rgds,
> Edwin.
>
> "iqv1" <iqv1@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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