Using Web Administration

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You can use the steps listed here to promote a replica server using Web Administration Tool.

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First, using the web administration tool, login to the replica server that you want to change to a master.
  1. Expand the Replication management category in the navigation area of the Web Administration Tool and click Manage topology.
  2. To edit the role of an existing replica, select the required row and select Edit subtree from the Select Action list and then click Go.
  3. Click the Make server a master button to change the role of the server to a master.
  4. Click OK to save your settings.