Distributor Property
The Distributor property sets or returns the name of the Distributor server.
Applies To
Syntax
object.Distributor [= name]
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| object | Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list. |
| name | Name of the Distributor used by the Publisher. |
Remarks
Distributor is a required property for the SQLSnapshot object but optional for the other controls.
The Distributor is the instance of Microsoft® SQL Server™ on which the snapshots are stored by default, and on which replication history and statistics are logged. For the SQL Distribution control, it is also the location of the store-and-forward database that contains the replicated transactions.
If the DistributorNetwork and DistributorAddress properties are specified, they will be used instead of the Distributor property when connecting to the Distributor.
If Distributor connection properties are not specified, it is assumed the Publisher and Distributor are on the same instance of SQL Server, and Publisher connection properties will be used when connecting to the Distributor.
Data Type
String
Modifiable
Read/write
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT Distributor(BSTR pVal);
HRESULT Distributor(BSTR* pVal);