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Windows DTC Security Risks?

I'm needing Windows DTC services enabled/configured to coordinate cross-server SQL transactions. However, the network admin refuses my request because I need the following configuration setting:

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I have scoured the web but unable to find documentation outlining security risks involved with enabling the 'No Authentication Required' flag. Can anyone shed light on this configuration?

Solution

  • For anyone in need of documentation for my question above, I was finally able to locate this after days of searching:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/ajit/potential-risks-of-using-unsecure-rpc-no-authentication-required-setting-in-msdtc-security-configuration