Installing QuickBooks Company File Server
To run QuickBooks 2009/10 (Pro, Premium or Enterprise version) in a multi-user environment, usually we will park our QuickBooks Company file in the server. In the Server, first we need to create a Share Folder that allows all users who need to access QuickBooks Company file to have the full rights on it.
Then, starts install the QuickBooks Company File Server software onto this server. QuickBooks Company File Server software is come with the QuickBooks 2009/10 program CD.
Next, we shall create the company file and save it into the Server’s Share Folder. Lastly, launch the QuickBooks Database Server Manager software; click the “Add Folder” button in the Scan Folder tab to add the Server’s Share Folder. Click the Scan button to start scanning the QuickBooks Company File. Once completed, we should see our company files listed in the “QuickBooks file found” window. Click the “Close” button and now the QuickBooks Company File is ready for multi-user access.