Enterprise database server requirements

I wanted to clarify that the server will share the Quickbooks Enterprise data but that Quickbooks Enterprise desktop will not be used on the server; just the database manager. 

Thank you for visiting the Community today, Cal - PCore.

I'm here to help and provide insights about QuickBooks (QB) Database Server Manager. 

The tool mentioned above lets you share your company files with another workstation that is connected to each other with the server on a network. Before you install the tool, your computer has to meet the system requirements. This way, it's compatible with your setup and prevents unexpected issues during the installation process.

You can use any of the following versions for your database server Windows (natively installed) :

• Windows Server 2022, Standard and Essentials
• Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
• Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
• Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard and Essentials
• Windows Server 2012, Standard and Essentials

For detailed information about the operating system, hardware, software, and other requirements to run QuickBooks Desktop 2023, click here to access the article.

Also, users should lodge a different version of the (QB) Database Server Manager for each QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) version. The tool will generate Network Data (.ND) files and keeps the company file stored in the host system.

If you only want Database Server Manager on your server computer, select I will NOT be using QuickBooks Desktop during the installation process. This reference will walk you through the steps for setting up QuickBooks Database Server Manager in the desktop program.

To learn more about utilizing the database server manager and the multi-user setup, feel free to browse through these resources:

• Set up and install a multi-user network for QuickBooks Desktop
• Use QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Know that you can always get back to me if you have any other questions about QBDT or with the database manager. I'll get back to help you the best that I can. Have a great weekend. 

Hello Rasa-LilaM,

Thank you for your thorough reply.  So it looks like we will require a full Windows server computer to support the Enterprise Desktop 2023 running the Quickbooks Database Server Manager.  That said, what would you recommend as a processor for the server.  I see where the Quickbooks Desktop has a recommended 2.4GHz and 16GB memory.  I am looking for good performance for growth and not just minimum hardware requirements.

Thanks again.

Thanks for getting back here, @Cal - PCore. I'm here to provide additional info about the database server requirements for QuickBooks Enterprise (QBES).

QBES 2023 requires a 64-bit Windows operating system to smoothly. The recommended processor for the program is 2.4 GHz minimum. For reference, please check this article: Technical specifications.

I've attached this helpful link for additional info: System requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2023.

Then, for any other queries about the system requirements of QBES, I highly recommend reaching out to our Technical Support team. They can provide brief info and advice about this.

To have a detailed guide in setting up your QuickBooks on a server, check out this article: Install QuickBooks Desktop on a server. 

Keep me posted on how this goes. I want to ensure you'll have a meaningful experience in using QuickBooks. Have a great week ahead and take care.