How to remove a Publisher (Enterprise Manager)

To remove a Publisher

1. Expand a server group; then expand the Distributor.
2. If the Publisher is located on the same server as the Distributor, point to Replication on the Tools menu; then click Disable Publishing. Complete the steps in the wizard.
3. If the Publisher is located on a different server than the Distributor, point to Replication on the Tools menu; then click Configure Publishing, Subscribers, and Distribution.
4. Click the Publishers tab.
5. Clear the box next to the Publisher name.

Note If the Publisher does not have items in the distribution database, no confirmation prompt occurs.

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