ASA Database Administration Guide
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-tmf server option

Function 

For recovery from distributed transactions in unusual circumstances.

Syntax 

{ dbsrv9 | dbeng9 } -tmf ...

Applies to 

Windows NT/2000/XP only.

Description 

Used during recovery of distributed transactions when the distributed transaction coordinator is not available. It could also be used if starting a database with distributed transactions in the transaction log, on a platform where the distributed transaction coordinator is not available.

Caution    If you use this option, distributed transactions are not recovered properly. It is not for routine use.