Process To Host Company Data In QuickBooks Multi-User Mode.

There are different avenues to host company data in QuickBooks multi-user mode. While most of the users prefer to use the QuickBooks functionalities to host the company files, some users make use of third party tools to accomplish the process. However, it is suggested to desist from the use of third party tools for hosting company files. The current discussion shall throw light on the steps to host company data in QuickBooks multi-user mode.

Note the following pointers

It is requisite that both the QuickBooks Company file and database be hosted on the system or the server at the workplace. Other systems that connect to the server are called "clients.
QuickBooks must be installed on both the workstation and the client systems.
The host computer should have set up the Database Server Manager. This feature manages the network access with the company file.
Once the client users open the QuickBooks company file that is being hosted, QuickBooks should run on the server.