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Introducing and Installing Peachtree Accounting
Getting Started Guide
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Installing Peachtree Accounting on a Network
A network connects all types of computers and computer-related devices,
such as hard drives, printers and CD-ROM drives. Computers that share
devices with other computers are called servers.
such as hard drives, printers and CD-ROM drives. Computers that share
devices with other computers are called servers.
Peachtree Accounting comes network-ready and multiuser; it is ready to
install on a network for use at your company. Peachtree Accounting will run
on two basic types of networks: peer-to-peer, such as Windows 95
Networking, and client/server, such as Novell 4.x or above. Before you install
on your network, you must know whether you have a peer-to-peer network
or a client/server network.
install on a network for use at your company. Peachtree Accounting will run
on two basic types of networks: peer-to-peer, such as Windows 95
Networking, and client/server, such as Novell 4.x or above. Before you install
on your network, you must know whether you have a peer-to-peer network
or a client/server network.
Peer to Peer
This is a network that allows each connected computer to act as a server and/
or a workstation. Each computer can share its hard drive, printers, or other
devices with all other computers in the network. This makes each computer
on the network equal to the other computers, or a “peer.” However, when you
are sharing data (such as accounting information), you want to designate one
computer as the primary server for the data. In other words, you don’t want
the data on everyone’s computer, only the primary server (such as the
administrator’s computer).
or a workstation. Each computer can share its hard drive, printers, or other
devices with all other computers in the network. This makes each computer
on the network equal to the other computers, or a “peer.” However, when you
are sharing data (such as accounting information), you want to designate one
computer as the primary server for the data. In other words, you don’t want
the data on everyone’s computer, only the primary server (such as the
administrator’s computer).
Examples of peer-to-peer networks are Artisoft’s LANtastic or Windows 95
Networking.
Networking.
Client/Server
This is a network with a traditional server acting as a central unit (the primary
server) with several workstations connecting to it. The server is where you
store the data that will be shared by the workstations.
server) with several workstations connecting to it. The server is where you
store the data that will be shared by the workstations.
Network Considerations
Peachtree Accounting can be operated on any network software that supports
Microsoft Windows and NetBios. However, there are certain considerations:
Microsoft Windows and NetBios. However, there are certain considerations:
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Your data must reside on a network drive (either on the server or the
administrator’s machine for a peer-to-peer network).
administrator’s machine for a peer-to-peer network).
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If you install the program files on each workstation, it enhances
performance. Make sure you have full access (administrative rights)
to the drive you are installing Peachtree Accounting.
performance. Make sure you have full access (administrative rights)
to the drive you are installing Peachtree Accounting.
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When you receive an upgrade to Peachtree Accounting, you must
install the update the same way as you installed the original program.
install the update the same way as you installed the original program.
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Real-time posting is recommended for better performance and fewer
conflicts.
conflicts.