Is it possible to use linked services in MSSQL Server and execute queries if the Distributed Transaction Coordinator is not enabled?Maybe this should be in the NT forum, but I thought writing ...

DTC needs to be enabled on all servers that participate in the distributed transaction.<BR><BR>You only have to worry about the firewall if it is between the two linked servers.

Linked Mode serves an important purpose when there are multiple vCenter Servers, allowing you to view them in one "connection" simultaneously. Additionally, if you create any roles, permissions, ...