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You must be aware that for any of the company files which are stored on the host computer QuickBooks Database Server Manager is accountable for creating Network Data files.

In the situation when you are using multiple versions of QuickBooks Desktop then the QuickBooks Database Server Manager must be installed for every version. This installation of multiple versions of Database Server Manager must be done in a chronological order which means from the oldest version to the newest version.

Install the Database Server Manager and set it up on the computer which has the QuickBooks Desktop company files stored on it. This will make sure that the recommended QuickBooks Desktop requirements is met which is for the best performance of your file on the network.

If you need to scan the folders for QuickBooks company files which are supposed to be configured for multi-user access then QuickBooks Database Server Manager is useful for you.

Even if you need to examine local hard drives so as to automatically configure new company files then also you may use QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

Let us see how do we configure the Database Services.

On your computer desktop go to the Start button.

Move to the search bar, then type and search for Services.

 Ones it pops up proceed by selecting Services.

 And now you need to look for QuickbooksDBXX and double click on it to open service.

 If it says services are already started then you need to click on Stop services.

 Navigate yourself to the General tab on the window open.

 There is an option that says Startup type which has drop down menu options available.

Switch the drop down option from Manual to Automatic.

 The next tab is Log On tab. This tab gives you the option for “Log on as:”.

 Switch your radio button from This account so that the button for Local System account is highlighted.

 Now we move to the next tab and that is the Recovery tab.

 Here, you will see a field that says First failure with drop down options.

 You need to opt for Restart the Service from drop-down option.

 Repeat the same for Second failure and Subsequent failures and select Restart the Service from drop-down option.

 Now here you need to scroll to the General tab again and click on Start under service status to start the service.

If you are facing any issue in configuring Database Services or in case you have any question regarding the same then you are advised to contact QuickBooks Technical support.

How do we launch the QuickBooks Database Server Manager?

In order to open QuickBooks Database Server Manager you need to go to the Start button on your computer desktop and then click on Programs. At this point you need to click on QuickBooks and then you need to further proceed by selecting QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

Do you know, you have to ensure that all the company files are configured properly so that the other users also have access to these company files and in order to do so all the company files stored on the server must be scanned once?

Let us check out this Scan Folder feature and see the steps.

 On your computer desktop go to the Start button.

 Further continue and click on Programs.

 At this point you need to click on QuickBooks.

 Then you need to further proceed by selecting QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

 Now you need to advance by selecting Scan Folders and also need to specify the folders which contain QuickBooks company files.

 In case you are not sure of the location for above step you may choose to scan entire disks.

 You need to select Scan.

 There is a display bar which will let you know which folders are being scanned.

 And finally when the scan completes, the company files in the folders which are scanned are now configured for multi-user access.

Do you know that to keep the QuickBooks Database Server Manager up to date whenever you include new company files to your server, the Monitored Drives feature shall be used?

Let us check out this Monitored Drives feature and see the steps.

 On your computer desktop go to the Start button.

 Further continue and click on Programs.

 At this point you need to click on QuickBooks.

 Then you need to further proceed by selecting QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

 Now you need to advance and scroll to the Monitored Drives tab.

 Here you need to choose all local drives that you should be monitoring for company files that are added, removed, or renamed.

 You need to make a note that you cannot monitor any of the mapped drives and they will not be displayed.

What all can we check in Database Server Manager?

QuickBooks Database Server Manager feature can be used to determine all the company files that are connected to the server and it will also determine all the users that are logged into each company file. We can also determine the status of the QuickBooks Database Server service. The service should be in running status when the server is hosting company files.

Do you know that to check the current version of the QuickBooks Server and to download updates to the QuickBooks Server you may use the Updates feature?

Let us check out this Updates feature and see the steps.

 On your computer desktop go to the Start button.

 Further continue and click on Programs.

 At this point you need to click on QuickBooks.

 Then you need to further proceed by selecting QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

 And finally you need to continue by selecting Updates.

 Now you will get the instructions on your screen to check the updates and install those updates.

 You even have the option to manually update the QuickBooks Server.

Do you know that if you want to find the system information about the computer on which the database server is installed you may use the System feature?

Let us check out this System feature and see the steps.

 On your computer desktop go to the Start button.

 Further continue and click on Programs.

 At this point you need to click on QuickBooks.

 Then you need to further proceed by selecting QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

 And now you need to continue by selecting System.

 And here you can find the system information about the computer on which the database server is installed.

I am sure this article could provide you all the information about QuickBooks Database Server Manager and how it can be set up and used. In case you are still having queries QuickBooks Database Server Manager then not to worry and be aware that we are always there to assist you.

You may call our QuickBooks Technical Support Number executive on our toll-free number.

You may even contact us via chat support or reach out to us by sending us an email @ support@quickbookssupport.net

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