QuickBooks Database Server Manager – Install, Update And Setup

Published by Rachel Last Updateds: September 14, 2019

QuickBooks Database Server Manager – Quick Overview

It becomes an indispensable tool in some cases. Here is what it does for you:

QuickBooks Server Manager or the QBDBSM creates Network Data Files. It does so for each company file stored on the host workstation. In case you are operating with multiple versions of QuickBooks Desktop, you will need to install a QuickBooks Database Server Manager for each of them.
Installing this tool will give you allow you to run multiple versions of QuickBooks processes.
Make sure you install the Database Server Manager for each version of QB Desktop you have installed.
Each version of QBDBSM you have installed on your PC adds a user to your Desktop version.
Always ensure that you have the current years Database Service running as a background application.

How to Download QuickBooks Database Server Manager?

Open your QuickBooks installer, and initiate the Installation Wizard.
Connect to the internet, and then click on Next.
Carefully read through the software agreement, then accept the terms and conditions, and then click Next.
Click on Custom or Network options.
Select the installation method.
Type in your license number if required.
Click on Yes, Allow access.
Follow the rest of the instructions to finish the installation.

Also Read: How to download QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool

How to setup QuickBooks Database Server Manager?

Follow these steps for a successful setup:

Download the latest patch for your QuickBooks Desktop.
Reboot your server.
You will get notified: “The company file needs to be updated to work with this version of QuickBooks Desktop.”
Create a backup.
Open the file after completing the backup.

Usage of QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Scan your company files for multi-user access. You can use it for:

Keep track of your local hard-drives and configure new company files.

How to open QuickBooks Database Manager?

Go to the Start Menu
Select Programs.
Click on QuickBooks, and select the “QuickBooks Database Server Manager”.

How to scan folders?

Open the QuickBooks Database Manager.
Click on Scan Folders.
You can also scan an entire local drive if you aren’t sure of the exact location of your company files.
Click on Scan.

How to use QuickBooks DB Server Manager Features?

Determine how many company files are connected.
Keep track of how many users are logged in.
When the service is running, you can also keep track of its status.

System Feature:

Open the start menu.
Click on Programs.
Click on QuickBooks, and select the QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
Select System.
You will be able to review your system information. You can also know the location of the Database server.

Steps to Update QB Database Server Manager

Visit the official Intuit website and download update patch for Database server manager.
The server needs to be rebooted after update.
A message will appear on the screen after the installation:
“The company file needs to be updated to work with this version of QuickBooks Desktop.”
Create a backup of the file once the server is ready to make specific changes.
Now follow some set of instructions displayed on the screen and the file will be ready to open.

We hope that this blog helped you learn about the QuickBooks Database Server Manager and updates. If you would like more information on how to install, update and set up the QuickBooks DB Server Manager, quickly contact the QuickBooks Tech Support Phone Number 1-877-263-2742.

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