QuickBooks Software is very famous among small and large both companies for its accounting feature. The owners of both companies want all the branches of their company to be able to see the company file in their offices. They can use QuickBooks Terminal Server so that every employee of the company who is present in a different branch of the company can access the company’s important document easily. QuickBooks Terminal Server does not need to be installed on every system in the office.
In this blog, you can learn about QuickBooks Terminal Server, why it is required, its benefits, steps to set up, the type of System, procedure, cost of setup and problems faced.
What is QuickBooks Terminal Server?
QuickBooks Terminal Server refers to using QuickBooks Desktop ( Pro, Premier, or Enterprise). It offers a remote desktop environment where multiple users can access QuickBooks from different locations. This setup use Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to create a virtual desktop. That allows multiple people to use QuickBooks at a same time. All use can use the software is running on a central server.
It is best for business owner who needs to share the company file at same time without facing any issues. Many companies enhance their performance, strengthening security and simplifying accounting teams, while hosting the QuickBooks Terminal Server. The risk of damage to data is also reduced.
Advantages of QuickBooks Termin al Server
QuickBooks Terminal Server provides a lot of benefits for the company’s development, like.
- There is no requirement to install and buy a subscription for every QuickBooks Software.
- You have to update only your main center’s QuickBooks Software.
- A Branch of the company located at a greater distance from the main branch, which can easily connect to the server with the help of the internet.
- Multiple users can access QuickBooks at the same time without interfering with each other’s work.
- Provide high-power security for the company’s files to protect them from theft.
- The Employee can use the company data by sitting in any base of the company using the internet.
Features of QuickBooks Terminal Server
Setting up QuickBooks Terminal Server in your company’s system requires some important features to manage the Software. The requirements are.
- The Windows Operating System(OS) of the latest update.
- Need a processor of 2.4 GHz.
- Having Sufficient space in RAM.
- Require a Disk Space of 2.5GB.
How can I set up QuickBooks Terminal Server?
To set up QuikBooks Terminal Server on QuickBooks Software, you can follow these simple steps:
- System: Switch ON your system and turn OFF all running processes.
- Command Prompt: Go to the Run Command in your System and open it.
- QuickBooks Desktop: The Latest Version of QuickBooks Desktop Software has been downloaded on your System.
- Remote Desktop Service(RDS): Windows Service should be downloaded with RDS
- Multi-User mode: You can do the Set Up process by modifying the Multi-User mode.
- QuickBooks Account: On the server, build a QuickBooks account.
- Runs QuickBooks: After creating connect the Account to run the QuickBooks Software by RDS.
- Back UP: Always do a proper backup of the data.
Issue Facing with QuickBooks Terminal Server
Both small and large companies face the same error during the QuickBooks Terminal Server process. Those problems are:
- ERROR 2501: Mainly occurs when you change the data, but do not save it in your account.
- ERROR H202: When the transfer file is damaged or corrupted due to a problem.
- Slow Network: Mainly due to the connection problem, you cannot use the company’s important file.
- Hang During Work: Because of Insufficient space in RAM causes the working of Software slows down.
Procedure to Solve the Errors Easily.
If you want, you can solve the errors that are faced during QuickBooks Terminal Server by:
- Internet Connection: Try to have a strong internet connection in your system.
- Fix Error H202: On your system, open the Start menu> Select the RUN option from it and click on it> Press “service.msc” in the RUN Window option and click Enter.
- Ram Storage: Try to choose a sufficient amount of storage for RAM to run the system perfectly.
- Security: make a good internet and security system for your office’s important files.
Cost to Set up of QuickBooks Terminal Server
After knowing the benefits of QuickBooks Terminal Server, you want to set it up, but don’t know the cost for it. Mainly, it involves the cost for the Subscription, Infrastructure, and the service provided by third-party apps. If you are using QuickBooks Enterprise Subscription for it, then it costs around $1922 per year. If you want to bring your resources and have your hosting device for the service, it may be between $30-$75 per month.
Conclusion
In this Blog, we can understand the use and benefit of QuickBooks Terminal Server for both small and large company employees to get the company data without installing QuickBooks software on every System in the office. If you are still facing any problem with the process, you can contact our official Intuit QuickBooks Support team for help anytime.