How to disable publishing and distribution (Enterprise Manager)

How to disable publishing and distribution (Enterprise Manager)

To disable a Distributor

1. In SQL Server Enterprise Manager, expand a server group, expand the Distributor, right-click the Replication folder, and then click Disable Publishing.
   
   
2. Complete the steps in the wizard.

To delete a distribution database

1. In SQL Server Enterprise Manager, expand a server group, expand the Distributor, right-click the Replication folder, and then click Configure Publishing and Distribution.
   
   
2. Click the Distributor tab, select the database to delete, and then click Delete.