How to set up a central store for server registration information (Enterprise Manager)

To set up a central store for server registration information on a remote server

1. Click the server, and then on the Tools menu, click Options.
   
   
2. On the General tab, clear the Read/Store user independent check box.
   
   
3. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager to create server groups and register servers.

To set up a central store for server registration information on a local server

1. Click the server, and then on the Tools menu, click Options.
   
   
2. On the General tab, click Read from remote.
   
   
3. In the Server name box, type the name of the remote server from which you want to use registration information.