Can I use SQL Server replication components using Developer version?

Question

Can I use SQL Server replication components using the free Developer SQL Server version?

When I choose options in SSMS Replication | Configure Distribution, I get message:

Configure Distribution Wizard

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio is unable to access replication components because replication is not installed on this instance of SQL Server. For information about installing replication, see the topic Installing Replication in SQL Server Books Online.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Replication components are not installed on this server. Run SQL Server Setup again and select the option to install replication. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 21028)

OK

I will try to re-review install steps.

There does not seem to be any option I can find in the "SQL Server Installation Center" options for Replication.

Answer 1

Yes, Replication is available in SQL Server Developer Edition. You just forgot to install the Replication components. Note that contrary to Alex's reply, Replication is not installed as a part of the main SQL Server installation. You need to select SQL Server Replication on the Feature Selection page of the installer. This is covered in Install SQL Server Replication.