diff --git a/spring-data-geode-test/src/main/java/org/springframework/data/gemfire/tests/integration/config/SubscriptionEnabledClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration.java b/spring-data-geode-test/src/main/java/org/springframework/data/gemfire/tests/integration/config/SubscriptionEnabledClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration.java
index 652f964..cfb2557 100644
--- a/spring-data-geode-test/src/main/java/org/springframework/data/gemfire/tests/integration/config/SubscriptionEnabledClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration.java
+++ b/spring-data-geode-test/src/main/java/org/springframework/data/gemfire/tests/integration/config/SubscriptionEnabledClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration.java
@@ -85,8 +85,11 @@ import org.springframework.util.StringUtils;
  * @see org.springframework.data.gemfire.tests.integration.ClientServerIntegrationTestsSupport
  * @see org.springframework.data.gemfire.tests.integration.config.ClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration
  * @since 1.0.0
+ * @deprecated This class provides not benefit since the Region and associated Pool are created and initialized
+ * in the same breath.
  */
 @Configuration
+@Deprecated
 @SuppressWarnings("unused")
 public class SubscriptionEnabledClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration
 		extends ClientServerIntegrationTestsConfiguration {