1 Introduction

The Database Publishing Wizard Protocol is a format that enables communication with an instance of Microsoft SQL Server by using open, industry-standard protocols. By using this format, a publishing session can be initiated, data can be published, and scripts can be executed against an instance of SQL Server.

Sections 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2, and 3 of this specification are normative. All other sections and examples in this specification are informative.