SQL Server 2014: missing replication option This article details exact steps to set up basic database replication with SQL Server 2014. 

It starts with this:


  
  Right-click the Replication folder, and then click Configure Distribution.
  


On right clicking my Replication folder (I do believe I installed replication), I only get the following options:

Launch Replication Monitor
Generate Scripts....
Update Replication Passwords...


I can't find any other place in SQL Server Mgmt Studio to get to this section. What am I missing?
You are likely using the Express Edition.  Note that Express Edition can only act as a Subscriber.  Try using Standard Edition or above to Configure Distribution and Publishing.