A resource manager is a system service that manages durable data. Server applications use resource managers to maintain the durable state of the application, such as the record of inventory on hand, pending orders, and accounts receivable. Resource managers work in cooperation with the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator to guarantee atomicity and isolationto an application.
MTS supports resource managers, such as Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5, that implement the OLE Transactions protocol.
See Also
Resource Dispensers, Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator