You are able to install the Server Only installation of
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 8.0 and higher on Windows Server
2008 in a client server environment only. . Windows Server 2008 is
supported when using an Enterprise Solutions Database
server only installation.
Attempting to install products prior to 2008 (2007 and lower)
will result in message: "QuickBooks has stopped working."
To set up QuickBooks
Enterprise Solutions for a client server environment follow the
prompts to install the server only. . Select Chapter 3 from the PDF for installation
guide.
The following information is for a qualified Information
Technology person. . If you do not understand Windows Security please
contact your systems administrator.
In a client /server environment it is important to have the
following setup:
Share the folder that contains your Quickbooks company file and
set its permissions to 'everyone' - Full
Control.
- Set the NTFS permissions (on the security tab
of the folder properties) to include all domain QuickBooks users or
the QuickBooks user group (if group membership has been assigned)
for Full Control.
- Add the qbdataserviceuser18 (for Enterprise
8.0) or qbdataserviceuser19 (for Enterprise 9.0)
to the NTFS permissions and allow Full
Control.
- In Windows Control Panel, it is important set the following
exceptions for the windows firewall:
- Add the QuickBooks Database Server Manager and port 10180.
Consult your Windows documentation for the correct procedure
Does QuickBooks Enterprise work with Windows Server 2008
Terminal Services?
Windows Server 2008 and the enhanced security implemented
in this operating system will not allow Quickbooks Enterprise
Solutions to operate properly without additional configuration by a
qualified Information Technology person.
The additional configuration for Server 2008 may include setting up
your Windows Policy Settings.
Important: Intuit cannot
provide support for implementing your company's Windows security
and group policy. . Please consult your Windows documentation or a
Qualified Information Technology Expert for further assistance.
With the settings and exceptions listed, QuickBooks Enterprise
Solutions 8.0 will work in a client server configuration. . Setting
up a Windows workgroup type network is becoming more difficult to
implement. . There may be unusual user account and password
restrictions. . In a domain, only one login will be required and
simplify setting up the proper security environment.