QBDSM is used to set up QuickBooks on a network. This tool is used for creation of a Network Data (.ND) file for the company file so that other users can access the file over the network. The procedure to install and update QuickBooks Database Server manager is pretty easy. And this helpful blog will provide you an easy walkways to do this. Just keep reading till the conclusion.

Steps to Download and Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Abide by the following steps to successfully set up QuickBooks Database server manager on your computer.

Step 1: Download QuickBooks Database Server Manager

The download steps are:

• At first, the user needs to open browser and the next step is to head for the Intuit website.

• Then visit the Product Download Page. 

• Here, downloads the QuickBooks setup file.

• Now using this file, users can download the QuickBooks Database Server Manager tool.

Step 2: Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager

The process to install this tool after downloading it is explained as follows:

• Initially, you need to go to download folder and look for QuickBooks.exe file.

• After that install it by following the on-screen directions.

• Now choose 'Custom' or 'Network' as the 'install type’ when the options will appear on the screen.

• In the next step, hit a click on Next tab without choosing Express.

• After then, the user needs to choose the best way to set up network and click Next. 

• After the above action the Database Server Manager will be install on your system.

• The user should know about it, if QuickBooks Desktop is installed on your server computer, it won’t replace any company files.

• Later on, if you want to use both Database Server Manager and QuickBooks Desktop on the server machine, then you need to choose ‘I'll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, AND I'll be storing.’

• Once done with that, you need to select I will NOT be using QuickBooks on this computer if you want a Database Server Manager on your server PC, then follow the on-screen commands and hit a click on Install tab.

Process to Update QuickBooks Desktop Database Server Manager

• Kick start the process by clicking on Start menu, then visit Programs.

• Moving ahead, search for database server manager and hit a click on Update option.

• Once done with that, you need to follow the instructions on the screen to finish the database server manager updates.

Guide to Set up and Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Follow the same steps given below to set up and run the QBDSM.

Step 1: Scan your folders

First step is to scan the folders using the Database Server manager. This can be done as follows:

• Start with, hit a click on Start and search for Database Server Manager and open it.

• Moving ahead, hit a click on 'Scan Folders' tab.

• Later on, you need to choose Browse and select the Company file folder.

• Once opted for, hit on OK.

• Once done with that, stat the scan process through Start Scan.

Step 2: Monitor the Drives

• Initially, you need to click on Monitored Drives tab.

• After that, highlight the boxes next to the hard drive containing QuickBooks.

Steps to Update QuickBooks Database Server Manager

QBDSM should be updated frequently. The steps to do it are:

• At the very start, you need to go to the Intuit website using your default browser.

• After that download the patch for QB database server manager.

• Once done with that, follow up with the installation of the patch. After the installation is done, the system needs to be restarted.

• Now once the server has been updated on every workstation, you will get the message “The Company File needs to be updated to work with this version of QuickBooks”.

• After that, the updates may change the format of the database, which will tell you to Make a backup.

• Once the backup is done and the instructions are followed, the people will be able to open the file.

Summing Up!

This article offered insights into the process to Download, Install and update QuickBooks Database Server Manager. If you are facing any issues, you can straightaway get on a call with our QuickBooks error support experts All you need to do is connect with us at the helpline i.e., 1-800-615-2347.