QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a vital tool for streamlining your accounting processes across multiple computers. It allows you to share company files over your network, making it easy for users to collaborate while keeping your data secure. By setting up QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you can grant access to your company files and monitor your multi-user network effectively. This guide will help you understand and navigate the setup process. You should read the section below to effectively install and run QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
If you face any difficulty in downloading or installing the Database Server Manager, dial 1.855.738.2784 and contact our QuickBooks team for quick assistance.
Note: If you don't intend to have multiple users, you won't need the Database Server Manager. It's only necessary to allow multi-users to access your files and make sure you configure them accurately; otherwise, you may face the issue of QBDBMGRN not running on this computer.
Install and Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager
In this section, we will discuss how to download and install Database Server Manager. Let’s get started.
Download Database Server Manager
The QBDBSM is part of the QuickBooks. When you download and update QBDT, it will update automatically.
Install Database Server Manager
To install the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, use the server computer that hosts your company files.
Important: If you are an accountant or manage multiple versions of QuickBooks Desktop on your network, install them correctly, starting with the oldest version and ending with the most recent.
- Close all open applications on your server computer.
- Open the installation file Setup_QuickBooks.exe.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- When prompted to select an installation type, choose Custom or Network Options and then click Next. Avoid selecting Express.
- Choose the best option.
- Then, click Next.
- Both options will install the Database Server Manager, and if QBDT is already installed on your server, it won't delete any existing company data.
- To use both the QBDBSM and QuickBooks Desktop on your server:
- Select I'll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, AND I'll be storing our company file here so it can be shared over our network. We highly recommend this option.
- If you only want the Database Server Manager on your server, select I will NOT be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer.
- Complete the remaining on-screen instructions. When you're ready, click Install. Give the necessary permission.
Note: QuickBooks sets up a new Windows user for every version of the Database Server Manager. For example, Database Server Manager 2023 is listed as QBDataServiceUser33.
Make sure to give QBDataServiceUserXX (where XX is the user number) permission to access the folders containing your company files. You'll see these users when you set system-level permissions.
Conclusion
After following the steps provided in this guide, you can successfully install and run QuickBooks Database Server Manager and manage your business more efficiently.
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