QuickBooks Database Server Manager Hosting Your Company File.pdf
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The QuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDM) is essential for hosting your company file over a network, enabling multiple workstations to access it simultaneously. The document provides a comprehensive guide on installing, configuring, and managing QBDM, including steps for setting it up on the server computer and scanning company files for network access. For assistance, users are encouraged to contact the support team.
QuickBooks Database Server Manager Hosting Your Company File.pdf
- 1. QuickBooks Database Server Manager: Hosting Your Company File The QuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDSM) plays a crucial role in hosting your company file over a network, allowing multiple workstations to access the file simultaneously. To ensure successful hosting, you must install QBDSM on the server computer where the company file resides. This tool helps you monitor the multi-user network and connected users, simplifying file sharing and collaboration. In this detailed guide, we'll walk you through downloading, installing, and setting up QuickBooks Database Server Manager, as well as scanning your company file folder for network hosting. Need to Share Your Company File? For a smooth multi-user setup, running QuickBooks Database Server Manager is essential. Let our experts handle the installation and setup, so you can focus on collaboration. Call our support team at +1-877-752-9120 today! Install, Configure, and Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager QuickBooks Database Server Manager is included as part of the QuickBooks Desktop package, so there's no need for a separate download. When you update QuickBooks, QBDSM is updated automatically. Here's how to install it: Installing QBDSM on the Server Computer Your server computer hosts the company files for other workstations to access. To install QBDSM correctly, follow these steps: 1. Exit QuickBooks and Close Other Programs Close all QuickBooks applications and running programs on your server. 2. Locate Setup File Find the Setup_QuickBooks.exe file in the QuickBooks program folder and run the installation wizard. 3. Enter Product and License Information Note down your product and license numbers. 4. Choose Installation Type Select Custom or Network Options. Avoid Express Install, as it may override previous versions of QuickBooks. 5. Network Setup Choose the appropriate network option based on how you’ll use QBDSM on your server and other computers. 6. Complete Installation Follow the prompts to complete the installation, then click Install and grant any necessary permissions.
- 2. Note: If using QBDSM alongside QuickBooks Desktop on the same computer, select "I'll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer and storing the company file here." Setting Up Database Server Manager After installation, you can use the default settings or customize them to your needs. Here's how to configure: 1. Open Services Press the Windows key, search for Services, and open the list. 2. Configure QuickBooksDBXX Service Find QuickBooksDBXX, stop the service if running, set the startup type to Automatic, and ensure it uses the Local System account. 3. Set Recovery Options Set up recovery actions for each failure type (first, second, and subsequent failures) to automatically restart the service. 4. Restart Database Server Manager Go back to the General tab and click Start to restart the service. Note: Ensure Windows Firewall settings allow QBDSM processes to run without interruptions. Scan Your Company File for Network Hosting After installation and configuration, scanning your company file is essential for enabling access from other computers. Here's how: 1. Launch QuickBooks Database Server Manager Open the Start menu, search for Database, and select QuickBooks Database Server Manager. 2. Scan Folders Click on the Scan Folders tab, browse for your company’s .QBW folder, and start the scan. 3. Monitor Drives The Monitored Drive tab shows the drives holding your company file. Mark the checkboxes to monitor these drives. Manage QuickBooks Database Server Manager In QBDSM, you’ll find three main tabs to manage operations: • System Tab: Displays the installation path of Server Manager. • Database Server Tab: Shows the real-time status of QBDSM and connected users. Conclusion To host your QuickBooks company file on the network, install and configure QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your server computer and scan your company file for network sharing. With these steps, you'll enable smooth multi-user access and collaboration. For assistance with any part of the process, contact our support team today for expert help!