How To Download and Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager?

Question

If you are planning to set up versions of QuickBooks on a network, the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is an indispensable tool. This feature creates a Network Data file (.ND) for the company file on the system that is hosting the file, and allows other users to view the file simultaneously. To know about the easy steps to setup, install and update QuickBooks Database Server Manager, follow the guidelines provided in this article till the end.

Given below are some of the most viable steps to be performed to install the QuickBooks Database Server Manager successfully:

Step 1: Download QuickBooks Database Server Manager

• To get started, the user needs to navigate to the website of Intuit, followed by QuickBooks Product Download Page. From here, the user can download the QuickBooks setup file, which can subsequently be used for downloading the Database Server Manager tool.

 

Step 2: Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager

The QuickBooks Database Server Manager should be installed on the computer which is hosting the network, and wherein the Company files have been saved. Follow these steps to install the same:

• First, close all apps on your server PC.
• Then, look for the "Setup QuickBooks.exe" file and install it by following the on-screen directions.
• When asked, choose 'Custom' or 'Network' as the 'install type.'
• Click "Next" now, but don't choose "Express."
• Then, choose the best way to set up your network and click "Next." No matter what you choose, the Database Server Manager will be installed. If QB Desktop is installed on your server computer, it will not replace any company files.
• If you want to use both Database Server Manager and QuickBooks Desktop on the server machine, choose "I'll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, AND I'll be storing. “Lastly, choose "I will NOT be using QuickBooks on this computer" if you want a Database Server Manager on your server PC, then follow the on-screen steps and click Install.

 

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Answer 1

To download and install QuickBooks Database Server Manager, follow these steps:

Check System Requirements: Before downloading, ensure that your computer meets the system requirements for QuickBooks and QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Also, make sure you have the QuickBooks installation file ready.

Download QuickBooks Database Server Manager: Go to the Intuit website or use the installation CD to download the QuickBooks installation file. If you have already downloaded QuickBooks, the Database Server Manager is included in the installation package.

Run the Installer: Locate the downloaded QuickBooks installation file (usually "QuickBooks.exe" or similar) and double-click on it to start the installation.

Select Installation Type: In the QuickBooks installation window, choose "Custom or Network Options" and click "Next."

Choose Installation Location: Select the folder where you want to install QuickBooks Database Server Manager. You can use the default location or browse to choose a different one. Click "Next."

Choose Database Server Only: In the next window, select "I'll be using QuickBooks on this computer, AND I'll be storing..." if you will be using QuickBooks on this computer as well. If you will only use QuickBooks on other computers and this computer will only host the company files, select "I will not be using QuickBooks on this computer." Click "Next."

Start Installation: Review the installation summary and click "Install."

Complete the Installation: Once the installation is complete, click "Open QuickBooks" to open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

Update QuickBooks: After the installation, it is essential to update QuickBooks to the latest version. Open QuickBooks, go to the Help menu, and select "Update QuickBooks Desktop." Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the updates.

Set Up QuickBooks Database Server Manager: Once QuickBooks is updated, open QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Click on "Scan Folders" to locate and add company files that need to be shared over the network. Ensure that the company files are added correctly and accessible to other users.

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Peter