Installation of Sage 50 Rebuild Server

Installation of Sage 50 Rebuild Server

Sage has gained respect and popularity as a popular desktop accounting software tool for growing and med-size business houses. Moreover, the renowned organizations are also using it. Scaling up can be done for larger and bigger projects too. The other uses of this software include account liabilities and receivables, cash flow, timely payment of bills etc. The needs of the accounting and finance industry was kept in focus while developing this software. Moreover, a huge number of users can utilize it fully. What is more, there are many features like merchandise management and module-level security for inventory too.

Also Read: How to Fix Sage 50 Error: Update Must Installed on Server First

Know about Installation of Sage 50 Rebuild Server at the right time to get absolute benefits. In case of any uncertainty and issues, get in touch with the trained team of Sage experts at Accounting Advice. Their Sage 50 toll free number is 1800 964 3096.

What to do to Rebuild or Replace a Server?

  • First step is installation of Sage 50 software on the new/rebuilt server.
  • The user has to download or copy the installation folder to the new server from the old one.
  • Sage 50 has to be installed using the same data directory structure as the old server. -In case, if the data on the old server, use that same data directory on the new server.
  • The user will be asked to share a folder during the installation. Share the same folder in the data path. It might be shared on the old server.
  • The program needs to be open for the program to get activated.
  • Choose services, updates. If updates are located, download these and then installation has to be allowed when the program is closed.
  • The data has to be moved.
  • The data has to be moved to the new/rebuilt server by either transferring the individualistic company folders or taking it from a backup.
  • The custom forms are being restored as a backup, make sure you select the choice to restore custom forms
  • If the individual company folders are being moved, assure that you copy the forms folder as well.

Now the Workstations have to be Mapped.

  • At the workstation, disconnect the mapped drive that Sage 50 uses to connect to the old server.
  • Remap the drive to the shared folder on the new server.
  • It is crucial to utilize the same drive letter.
  • Verify that you can see and open your company.
  • Choose these steps for each workstation.
  • Then remove these entries from the list of freshly opened companies

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Final Words on Sage 50 Rebuild Server

We hope the sequential steps mentioned above have helped you while rebuilding or replacing your server in Sage 50. If you have any further questions or encounter any difficulties in carrying out the above-mentioned steps, we recommend that you contact one of the authorized Sage experts.

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šŸ’ Frequently Asked Questions šŸ’ 

What are the Reasons for the Occurrence of the ā€œSage Database Engine not available on your Computer (server)ā€ Error Message in Sage 50?

Many technical issues may be behind this commonly reported issue. Here are some of these below-
šŸ’  When you try to access a file on a server that does not have the latest version of the connection manager installed on it
šŸ’  If the ~pvsw~.loc file is damaged
šŸ’  The ~pvsw~.loc file is pointing to the wrong server
šŸ’  Incorrect Sharing and Permissions
šŸ’  The shared data folder is not shared properly
šŸ’  IPv6 is enabled
šŸ’  The SAJ folder is having the read-only feature on
šŸ’  Presence of damagedĀ or encrypted files in the company data folderĀ 
šŸ’  An issue with the SAJ envelope

How to fix the issue of ā€˜Sage Error Failed to Switch the Terminal Server to Install Mode’?

Here, we are providing 2 widely usedĀ methods to fixĀ this issue-
Ā 
Method 1: Install from the Installation Files in the Software PathĀ 
Ā 
šŸ’  You can access this folder only if you preferred to install the software on the server in the network install mode.Ā 
šŸ’  Browse to the software Path.Ā 
šŸ’  Go to the Resources sectionĀ 
šŸ’  Find out the program path and the data path.
šŸ’  In the Program Path, click on the folder PeactreeInstaller20XXĀ 
šŸ’  Now, double-click on theĀ peachwĀ folder
šŸ’  Next, Double-clickĀ on the installĀ folder
šŸ’  Now, right-clickĀ on setup.exe file
šŸ’  ClickĀ Run as administrator.
Ā 
Method 2: Install from the Installation Files in the Temp Folder
Ā 
šŸ’  PressĀ the Windows+ RĀ keys simultaneously on your keyboard
on the search box, typeĀ %temp%Ā 
šŸ’  ClickĀ OK
šŸ’  Double-clickĀ on the RarSFX or RarSFX0 folderĀ 
šŸ’  Now, double-click on theĀ peachwĀ folder
šŸ’  Next, Double-clickĀ on the installĀ folder
šŸ’  MakeĀ a right-clickĀ on the file named setup.exeĀ 
šŸ’  Click onĀ Run as administrator.

What is the Procedure toĀ Change the Data Path inĀ Sage 50?

Please perform the steps given below-Ā 
šŸ’  Log on to the system where you are using SageĀ 
šŸ’  NavigateĀ to the Sage company fileĀ 
šŸ’  Double-click the Company fileĀ 
šŸ’  Click to open with Notepad.
šŸ’  Change the paths in the Company file, to make it point to the new data location
šŸ’  Next, click File
šŸ’  Choose SaveĀ 
šŸ’  Click FileĀ 
šŸ’  Finally, click on Exit.

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