Transact-SQL Reference
sp_dropdistributiondb
Drops a distribution database. Drops the physical files used by the database if they are not used by another database. This stored procedure is executed at the Distributor on any database.
Syntax
sp_dropdistributiondb [ @database = ] 'database'
Arguments
[@database = ] 'database'
Is the database to drop. database is sysname, with no default.
Return Code Values
0 (success) or 1 (failure)
Remarks
sp_dropdistributiondb is used in all types of replication.
This stored procedure must be executed before dropping the Distributor by executing sp_dropdistributor.
Permissions
Only members of the sysadmin fixed server role can execute sp_dropdistributiondb.