sp_changedistributiondb
Changes the properties of the distribution database. This stored procedure is executed at the Distributor on the distribution database.
Syntax
sp_changedistributiondb [ @database = ] 'database'
[ , [ @property = ] 'property' ]
[ , [ @value = ] 'value' ]
Arguments
[@database =] 'database'
Is the name of the database. database is sysname, with no default.
[@property =] 'property'
Is the property to change for the given database. property is sysname, and can be one of these values.
Value | Description |
---|---|
history_retention | History table retention period. |
max_distretention | Maximum distribution retention period. This value must be greater than or equal to the retention period of all transactional publications in the distribution database. |
min_distretention | Minimum distribution retention period. |
NULL (default) | All available property values are printed. |
[@value =] 'value'
Is the new value for the specified property. value is nvarchar(255), with a default of NULL.
Return Code Values
0 (success) or 1 (failure)
Remarks
sp_changedistributiondb is used in all types of replication.
Permissions
Only members of the sysadmin fixed server role can execute sp_changedistributiondb.