Can SQL Server be distributed database?

How do I create a distribution database in SQL Server?

To configure distribution1In Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, connect to the server that will be the Distributor (in many cases, the Publisher and Distributor are the same server), and then expand the server node.2Right-click the Replication folder, and then click Configure Distribution.

What is distributed system in SQL?

Distributed SQL is a single logical database deployed across multiple physical nodes in a single data center or across many data centers if need be; all of which allow it to deliver elastic scale and bulletproof resilience.

Can a database be distributed?

A distributed database is a database that consists of two or more files located in different sites either on the same network or on entirely different networks. Portions of the database are stored in multiple physical locations and processing is distributed among multiple database nodes.

How distributed transactions work in SQL Server?

Distributed transactions ensure that data changes within databases on multiple servers are kept in sync within the context of the single T-SQL transaction. This ensures that applications made up of multiple databases on multiple servers are transactionally consistent with each other.