What is unique about a server environment:

• QB file is on server unit
• All users are connected to server to talk to company file
• Want Unify Enterprise (database on that server) so it can be accessed from multiple locations
• If Unify Enterprise on admin computer, the add on user must have access to the server (QB) and to the admin computer (Unify Enterprise Database). 
• When the Unify Enterprise database is housed on the server, it acts as a hub which all users can access

Installation procedure

• The SQL server installation depends on the version of server operating system.  
• Once Unify Enterprise and SQL are installed, connect it to the online store and QuickBooks company file. 
• Test downloading of orders, products from the store and posting download orders to Quickbooks. 

Using the automation (Unify Enterprise Scheduler)

• If the server is going to have downtime or if user is not logged into the server, the Unify Enterprise Scheduler cannot automate continuously. 
• Install Unify Enterprise on another workstation, the Unify Enterprise Database (SQL server) will connect to the database installed on the server. This workstation will be the primary working environment. 
• Unify Enterprise Scheduler will be able to run automatically and continually, while primary workstation is connected to the server. 
• Note: the Unify Enterprise Scheduler can be configured to run up login as a startup item

Multiple users

• Add-on computer must have QuickBooks installed on it
• Must be able to access server for main Unify Enterprise database

Advanced environments

Terminal sessions

• Once you close out of the session it breaks the SQL connection and Unify Enterprise
• each session has a unique ID 
• Unify Enterprise has to be reconfigured
• If you install on a terminal session, the SQL must be installed in the root server (console environment). 
• Unify Enterprise must be installed in the root server
• Login - creates a fake environment for them to work in.  Upon log out, the state resets.  Can't run services.  
• (RDP connection) - login into computer, then log into server 
• Identifying terminal sessions: The background is usually black.  Unless you are tech savvy, it is seamless. 

Virtual Machines

• Although this integration is untested, we do have users that are using this smoothly.  
• Check with the support for more information and limitations. 
• Operating system user profile follows you thorough out the virtual environment so logging in to different computer takes time, but information seems to be static.  

Installation procedure

• Admin user installs Unify Enterprise on the server console
• If server desktop is not meant to be used as a workstation, then Unify Enterprise must be installed on a different machine within the LAN.  (Note: not a terminal session or virtual environment). 

Best practices

• Unify Enterprise cannot be installed on an Exchange server
• Server must be configured to communicate with the internet (online)
• Installation must be done as the ADMIN user of the network
• If you are using the ACT software, it's best to install the Unify Enterprise database on another computer. 

 For any questions contact our support team: 877.753.5373 ext 3

What's Next :

• Unify Enterprise For Servers, Virtual Machines And Other Advanced Environments