What is Quickbooks database server manager and how to install it?
Quickbooks database server manager tool will help to develop network data files (.ND) for the company file in the host computer. This tool makes it easier for the user to create network data files for the company file present on the host computer. If you want to use multiple desktop versions then you have to install this tool. Without this tool, you are not able to access multi-user mode. If you face any error regarding the database server manager then you can solve the error by Downloading the Quickbooks tool hub.
Steps to Install Quickbooks database server manager:-
1- Firstly, you have to close all the programs server computer then you have to open and install the Setup_Quickbooks.exe file which you downloaded.
2- Now, follow all the on-screen instructions. When Quickbooks asks you to choose an install type, then it’s recommended to choose a custom and network option then clicking on the next option.
3- Choose the best option for your network setup and then click on next. Both the options install the database server manager.
-- If you need a database server manager and Quickbooks desktop on your server computer then click on “I will be using Quickbooks desktop on this computer and I will be storing.”
-- If you need only a database server manager then you can click on “I will NOT be using Quickbooks Desktop.”
4- Follow all the rest of the on-screen instructions and when you are ready then click on install.
How to setup Quickbooks database server manager:-
1- Firstly, open the Quickbooks database server manager:- click the start button then choose programs then select Quickbooks then you have to choose the QB database, server manager.
2- Scan the folder features:- Firstly, you have to open the Quickbooks database server manager then choose the scan folder then you have checked the folder in which the QuickBooks company files have been saved. If you are not able to find the file, then choose to scan the entire disks then click on scan and start the scanning process after scanning is completed then you are able to open the company file remotely.
3- Monitor drives:- Firstly, run the monitored drives tab then you have to choose the checkbox for the hard drives in which the company file exists. Ensure that you have added only those drives which contain your company files.
4- Manage Quickbooks DB:- You can check that the server manager is installed in your system by using the system tab then check the real-time status of the tool by opening the database server manager tab.
Steps to update Quickbooks database server manager:-
1- Firstly, you have to go to the Intuit website to download the updated version of the Quickbooks database server manager after installing the updated version you have to reboot the server.
2- You may get a message “The Company file requires to be updated to continue working with the QuickBooks version”. Now you need to create a backup.
3- Now, In order to complete the backup, you have to follow the guidelines. So, you can continue your work.
Conclusion:-
I hope the above-mentioned information is useful and now you are able to install, download, and update the Quickbooks database server manager. If you are still not able to do so then you can contact the support team of Quickbooks. They will help you in this troubling situation. If you want to know the solutions for the Quickbooks Error 3371 Status Code 11118 then you can check out our article.