SQL 2005 and MSDTC

MSDTC – Give it a dedicated group or use Cluster Group? – Database Forum The only reason to give it its own group is performance. If you have a high load/use for MSDTC, you should configure it in its own group, however this will impact available [...]

1. SQL SERVER SETUP

Setup a SQL 2005 Standalone Machine

I would strongly recommend that you start by reading about the pre-requisites of installing SQL 2005.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143719.aspx

If you [...]