Workflow how to use Enterprise PC data files on Mac

Docmedia · ‎September 12, 2023

I know this is an unusual situation, but we use QB Enterprise 2023 in a PC multi-user environment. We have just introduced a iMac Pro into our system and purchased QB Enterprise for Mac.

After doing so, we discovered a file compatibility issue even though the iMac is using a Intel processor and works great with other programs on the network. I know, if we were to run a dedicated iMac environment we could convert the files and share among any other iMacs that might need to run OQ Enterprise. Since we do not see that conversion anytime soon, do any of you have any thoughts as to how they can co-exist at the same time?

I appreciate your thoughts.

Fiat Lux - ASIA · ‎September 12, 2023

QBD Enterprise only runs on Windows natively. You will have 2 options:

1. Install Parallels and Windows OS (Win 10 Home recommended) on your Mac

2. Set up a private cloud solution on the server. Your Mac users will access QB on the browser with the internet connection.

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Fiat Lux - ASIA · ‎September 12, 2023

QBD Enterprise only runs on Windows natively. You will have 2 options:

1. Install Parallels and Windows OS (Win 10 Home recommended) on your Mac

2. Set up a private cloud solution on the server. Your Mac users will access QB on the browser with the internet connection.

Docmedia · ‎September 12, 2023

Thank you sir! We are all using Win 11, and I did a dual boot on this iMac and installed Windows 11 on it as well. Perhaps I should train the user on how to switch platforms. Do you know if there is a simple way to switch during the workday that would not be to inconvenient for the user?

Fiat Lux - ASIA · ‎September 12, 2023

You are using Boot Camp, correct?

Boot Camp is not easy to use. I would recommend using Parallels if your users need to run QB simultaneously with other Mac programs.

Docmedia · ‎September 12, 2023

The problem is our database files are on a PC Server, and it simply does not play in the Mac environment. All the rest of us are using PC's.

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