Detailed Guide on How to Use QuickBooks
Database Server Manager
QuickBooks Database Server Manager hosts your company files over a
network. You need to install the Database Server Manager first. After the
installation, you can access your company files from another computer on
your network. This creates a virtual co-working space in QuickBooks desktop
from multiple systems.
Sometimes, QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not available to host files.
This could be because of an internal error. You can troubleshoot the error/s
with the help of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
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Steps to Use QuickBooks Database Server
Manager
After you have installed the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you need
to follow the following steps if you want to use it:
Step 1: Scan Your Folders
Scanning the files is now an important step before sharing. This will grant
QBDSM the file access rights. You only need to scan these company files at
the initial step only. Here is the process outlined for the folder scanning
process:
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Click on the START menu from the host computer desktop.
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Search for QuickBooks Database Server Manager in the panel.
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Now, you need to click on the Scan Folder tab.
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Browse and select the required company files.
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Start scanning the files when you are ready.
The start scan button enables the QBDSM to scan and upload the files. You
can view the company files in the folder ‘QuickBooks Company Files Found”.
Step 2: Monitor Your Drives
The scanned company files are stored in the drive. You can access the drive in
the Monitored Drive tab. You need to check the status of the drive
continuously to avoid duplicate scanning. The steps to monitor your drive are:
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View the Monitored Drive tab.
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You need to tick the checkboxes for the drive that stores your company
files.
Please note that you only have to add the drive that contains the required
company files. Also, you cannot monitor the mapped drives.
Step 3: Manage Database Server Manager
Now, the final step begins. You need to manage the Database Server
Manager, which keeps everything running smoothly and seamlessly.
Meanwhile, you can just check the following tabs for your reference:
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System Tab: This tab tells you where QuickBooks Database Server Manager
is installed on our computer.
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Database Server Tab: This tab gives you access to information regarding
who is connected to the server and the tools required to control them.
These are the required steps regarding the usage of the QuickBooks Database
Server Manager. If QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not available to
host files, try restarting it on the server computer.
That’s All for Now!
We just learned how to use the QuickBooks Database Server Manager to host
and share the company files from the server computer. The virtual working
space helps in the seamless and effortless transfer of company files. If you are
still stuck and the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not opening, you
can contact the experts at the given toll-free number: 1.855.738.2784.