Install And Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager Quickly

QuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDBSM) is indispensable for QuickBooks users needing multi-user access. It facilitates the creation of network data files, crucial for hosting multiple company files on a single system. By managing the QuickBooks company files, QBDBSM ensures seamless connectivity and efficient data sharing among users across the network. All these benefits will be provided once you install and run QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

The tool's configuration involves setting up and maintaining network data files, ensuring they are accessible to all authorized users. QBDBSM manages user permissions and file access protocols, enhancing security and preventing unauthorized access. Its functionality, such as automatic service restarts and system account management, simplifies administration tasks for IT professionals.

QuickBooks desktop support is readily available to provide immediate assistance for any issues or expert guidance on QuickBooks Database Server Manager setup and management. Reach out to us at 1.855-888-3080.

What is QuickBooks Database Server Manager?

QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a tool that helps to use the server in multi-user mode. It creates a network data file (.ND) for the company file on the host computer. This tool, or Intuit's database manager tool, simplifies generating network data files for company files on the host system or workstation.

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Installing and Setting Up QuickBooks Database Server Manager

In this section, we will discover how to install and set up QBDSM easily and utilize to ensure the multi-user setup is working without any issues. 

Let's Install the QuickBooks Database Server Manager

This section mentions the steps to install QuickBooks Database Server Manager:

• Including QuickBooks, and close all the running programs.
• Select the downloaded installation file named Setup_QuickBooks.exe.
• Proceed with the on-screen instructions.

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• When prompted to select an installation type in QuickBooks, choose Custom or Network Options, then click Next.
• Click Next on the appropriate option for your network setup.
• Both choices include installing the Database Server Manager.
• If you want to use QB on this computer, choose, "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."
• If you only need QBDB Server Manager, then check the box next to "I will not be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer."

• Follow the remaining on-screen instructions. When ready, click Install. Windows may prompt you for permission.

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How to Run Database Server Manager?

This section has mentioned some steps to run Database Server Manager:

• Open the Windows Start menu.
• Search for Services and open it.
• Locate and open QuickBooksDBXX (XX represents the version number).
• In the General tab, check the Service status. If it shows Started or Running, click on Stop.
• Under Startup type, choose Automatic.
• Navigate to the Logon tab and select Local System account.
• Move to the Recovery tab and set Restart the Service for the First, Second, and Subsequent failures.
• Return to the General tab and click Start to restart the Database Server Manager.

Read this article thoroughly to learn how to install and run QuickBooks Database Server Manager. You may also come across certain issues, such as QuickBooks error 193 while using Database Server Manager. In that case, please don't hesitate to contact the QuickBooks technical support team at 1.855-888-3080.