This text focuses on the basics of distributed transactional objects - e-mail for applications. MSMQ works with MTS to connect databases and automate responses to external customers. Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) is a critical component of the Windows-everywhere strategy. Microsoft Message Queue Server (MSMQ) is a forthcoming product tied to the release of SQL Sever 7 and is the related message component of this strategy. Both MTS and MSMQ will be included in Windows NT Server and in client/side aspects of Windows NT Workstation and Windows 98.