Checklist: Configure the System for Component Services

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012

Task Reference

Review basic concepts related to configuring the system for Component Services.

Configure the System for Component Services

Understanding System Configuration

Set administrative security by assigning a user to the Administrator role of the System Application.

Set Administrative Security

Make computers visible to Component Services to manage COM+ applications and monitor transactions.

Make Computers Visible to Component Services

Enable DCOM to communicate with Component Object Model (COM) components on other computers.

Enable or Disable DCOM