QuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDBSM)
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Intuit developed QuickBooks to be a multi-user running application that allows multiple users to work at the same point in time. QuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDBSM) is an essential utility that allows the QuickBooks server to function with multi-user access. To use QuickBooks multi-user mode database server manager is the most important tool. In this article, we are going to show you how to set up, install, and update your QuickBooks Database server manager.
Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager
- Locate the QuickBooks installer on your computer and initiate the installation wizard
- If your computer is connected to a network then click yes to download an update or no if you don’t have an active internet connection
- Click next after I accept all terms
- Choose Custom and Network options
- Choose your installation type whether you are using QuickBooks on the same computer or another, if you are using QuickBooks on another computer then you are required to enter your QuickBooks license number for the verification
- After choosing the installation type click on Yes, Allow access
- Click on all positive options and proceed further to set up your QuickBooks DataBase server manager
Setup QuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDBSM)
- QuickBooks Database Server Manager will allow you to scan and monitor your QuickBooks company file stored locally, and then configure it for multi-user access.
- Launch QuickBooks Database Server Manager
- Choose Scan folder
- If you are not sure of the company file folder location, you can scan the entire disk
- Click on Scan and it will display all the files found on your server
- The monitored Drive feature will keep QuickBooks Database Server Manager up to date as you add new files to the server. The monitored drive feature will help you to monitor all QuickBooks company files that were added, removed, or renamed in your local drive.
- The database server feature is used to determine the number of company files connected to the server and the number of users logged in to each company file
- QuickBooks database server manager status should be running when the server is hosting files, use the Service Administration tool to configure QuickBooksDBXX
- The update feature will allow you to update your QBDBSM
- System feature will allow you to find system information where QuickBooks Database Server Manager is installed
Update QuickBooks Database Server Manager
- Download QuickBooks Desktop Latest release of the version
- Reboot the server after the patch is installed
- After the server gets updated you will get a message The company file needs to work with this version of QuickBooks
- There will be a prompt to create a backup of your company file, do not forget to backup your file as updates can affect current settings as well
- After the backup is complete you will be able to open your file
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