Drop Replication Definitions

Learn how to drop replication definitions.

Before you drop a replication definition, first drop all subscriptions and articles that reference that replication definition.

To access a list of existing subscriptions for a specified replication definition, use rs_helpsub. See Replication Server Reference Manual > RSSD Stored Procedures > rs_helpsub.

To access a list of existing subscriptions for all replication definitions, use rs_helprep. See Replication Server Reference Manual > RSSD Stored Procedures > rs_helprep.

Enter drop replication definition at the primary Replication Server. For example, to drop the publishers_rep replication definition, enter a command like this:
drop replication definition publishers_rep

See Replication Server Reference Manual > Replication Server Commands > drop replication definition.

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