peachtree-software peachtree complete accounting 7.0 Quick Setup Guide
Installing Peachtree Accounting on a Network
About Record and File Locking
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Record Locks
A record lock prevents more than one user from working on the same data
record, such as customer information, at the same time. This ensures that
record information does not become jumbled, and changes are processed
correctly.
record, such as customer information, at the same time. This ensures that
record information does not become jumbled, and changes are processed
correctly.
For instance, when you select Maintain Customers/Prospects and choose a
Customer ID, Peachtree Accounting “locks” that record. Other users who
attempt to access the same customer record will first experience a waiting
period to allow the first user to finish. Once Peachtree completes the first
user’s task, Peachtree will begin the second task. In special cases, you may
receive a message indicating that the record is currently locked. Once the first
user has saved changes and closed the record, Peachtree Accounting removes
the lock, allowing other users to access the record. Other users will still be able
to perform functions such as entering invoices and printing reports, but no
one else will be able to update the customer information until the first user has
finished and closed the record.
Customer ID, Peachtree Accounting “locks” that record. Other users who
attempt to access the same customer record will first experience a waiting
period to allow the first user to finish. Once Peachtree completes the first
user’s task, Peachtree will begin the second task. In special cases, you may
receive a message indicating that the record is currently locked. Once the first
user has saved changes and closed the record, Peachtree Accounting removes
the lock, allowing other users to access the record. Other users will still be able
to perform functions such as entering invoices and printing reports, but no
one else will be able to update the customer information until the first user has
finished and closed the record.
For example, if you are using real-time posting and changing a customer
record, and a second user is simultaneously posting a receipt for the same
customer, the second user’s posting will experience a waiting period while
Peachtree saves your customer changes. Then, Peachtree will post the second
user’s receipt.
record, and a second user is simultaneously posting a receipt for the same
customer, the second user’s posting will experience a waiting period while
Peachtree saves your customer changes. Then, Peachtree will post the second
user’s receipt.
Exclusive File Locks
An exclusive file lock prevents more than one user from accessing the same
file at the same time. During critical processes, an exclusive file lock is placed
on all of your company’s files. These processes include
file at the same time. During critical processes, an exclusive file lock is placed
on all of your company’s files. These processes include
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Backing up
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Restoring
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Changing the period
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Closing the payroll (calendar) year
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Closing the fiscal year
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Posting (From Tasks menu, System, Post)
only in Batch mode
only in Batch mode
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Unposting (From Tasks menu, System, Post)
only in Batch mode
only in Batch mode
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Maintaining user IDs and passwords
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Purging data