How do I distribute SQL Server?

How do I distribute a SQL Server database?

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.

Can SQL Server be distributed?

A distributed SQL database is a single relational database which replicates data across multiple servers. Distributed SQL databases are strongly consistent and most support consistency across racks, data centers, and wide area networks including cloud availability zones and cloud geographic zones.

What is SQL Server distributor?

The Distributor is a server that contains the distribution database and stores metadata and history data for all types of replication. The Distributor also stores transactions for transactional replication.

Is Microsoft SQL Server a distributed database?

Distribution database name The default name for the distribution database is 'distribution'. If you specify a name, the name can be a maximum of 128 characters, must be unique within an instance of Microsoft SQL Server, and must conform to the rules for identifiers.