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Do you want to share QuickBooks files with your team members but don’t know how to do it? Hang on; we got you covered. Intuit QuickBooks have QuickBooks Database Server Manager that provides multi-user access, builds network web, and much more. This blog will guide you through the installation process and how to use the accounting software tool.
QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a tool designed by Intuit for making multi-user server configuration easy. It can store personal data, create network data files, and share company files within the network. If your requirements are to share data with another computer network, then QuickBooks Database Server Manager is for you.
Simply put, the main work of this software tool is to build a network server within the connected computers, through which the hosting computer can share data and company files securely.
So now you are familiar with QuickBooks Database Server Manager, let’s go ahead and look at its powerful features.
QuickBooks Data Server Manager is loved by all its customers because of its exceptional features and excellent benefits. As we have already got the introduction to QuickBooks Data Server Manager, let’s now look at its features in detail.
There are certain requirements that you need to fulfill to get QuickBooks Data Server Manager for your system. The first and foremost requirement before anything else is a stable internet connection. Make sure to have a reliable ISP network connected to your device to operate the software. Apart from that, you need the following:
You must have all the above-written things to install and use QuickBooks Data Server Manager on your device. Also, note that QuickBooks Data Server Manager is not available for Apple device users and can only be accessed through a software tool of Windows.
The process will take some time; once it is over, you can start using the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your system. Also, please note that the software tool must be updated from time to time to maintain its efficiency. Let’s look at the steps to update the software in the coming section.
Updating QuickBooks Database Manager is crucial to update to the features and efficiency to perform the tasks. Here are the steps to update QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your system:
After this is done, refresh the software and start accounting with the new, updated features of QuickBooks Database Server Manager. However, if you are a new QB user, you might be wondering now that you have installed and updated QuickBooks Database Server Manager successfully and how to use it for your accounting needs. Let’s find out in the next section.
QuickBooks Database Server Manager has an intuitive and user-friendly interface that can be accessed by all levels of users. Here, we have given detailed steps on how to use QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
This is how to use QuickBooks Database Server Manager. It can look a bit intimidating if you are a new user, however, you will get a hang of it once you start using it. Another important thing is to configure the software correctly for it to work properly with your system. Let’s learn the configuration process in the next part.
Note: The default location of company files is C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files and C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\ for Sage users.
QuickBooks install diagnostic tool can be downloaded from Intuit’s official website. To do so, follow the step-by-step process we have listed below:
After downloading the file, the process to install the software tool with the steps below:
That’s it, you have downloaded and installed the software tool on your device, but you might be wondering how to use it now. Let’s find out in the next section.
After installing the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you need to configure the tool properly. So here is the step to configure depending on the tool you have.
If you have only the QuickBooks Database Server Manager tools, follow the step listed below:
Once you have completed the steps, you can start using the software for your business.
If you have QuickBooks Database Server Manager and QuickBooks Desktop, follow the steps given below:
After completing the process, you will be able to work on the accounting software. So we have learned everything about QuickBooks Database Server Manager and its great features till now. However, there’s also another truth that the tool often fails to work properly, maybe because of internal coding errors or disturbed internet. But thankfully, you can fix the QuickBooks Database Server Manager all by yourself in a few minutes. Let’s learn how to do it in the next section.
QuickBooks Data Manager allows you to share company files with other computers in your network. It also lets to manage multi-user access.
You only need QuickBooks Data Manager when you want multi-user access. The tool is specially built to provide easy access to multiple computers within a network.
For individuals/small/medium businesses: The company file limit is 250 MB
For Enterprises: The company file limit is 1.5 GB
QuickBooks can be accessed by seven users at the same time and can work simultaneously on the accounting software.
QuickBooks keep 12 months of data and erase the older ones.