Before a server can participate in replication as a publisher, you must install or select a distribution database and also set the server's publication options. Before a server can participate in replication as a distributor, you must install a distribution database. Before a server can participate in replication as a subscriber, you must set the server's subscription options.
For information, choose one of the following topics.
Installing or Selecting a Distribution Database
Using the Replication Topology Window
Setting Up DBOs to Manage Publications and Subscriptions