How to compress and deliver snapshot files (Enterprise Manager)

To compress snapshot files

1. In SQL Server Enterprise Manager, expand the Replication and Publications directories, right-click a publication, and then click Properties.
   
   
2. On the Snapshot Location tab, select Generate snapshots in the following location, specify a location for the files, and then select Compress the snapshot files in this location.

To configure snapshot delivery on the Subscriber

1. In Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager, expand the subscription database and the Subscriptions directory, right-click a subscription, and then click Properties.
   
   
2. On the Snapshot File Location tab, select Get the snapshot from the following folder.
   
   
3. Type the path or click the browse (...) button and browse to the directory where you want snapshot files to be placed.