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Install Sage Accounts Production Advanced on a network and workstation

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Summary

How to install Sage Accounts Production Advanced (SAPA) on a network.

Description

Before you install it, you need to check that your computers and network meet the recommended system requirements.

Resolution

Before you start

If you're installing for the first time, go to Download your software; otherwise, follow each section for updates.

  • Pick a workstation to install the update from
  • Create a shared folder on your server and map a network drive

NOTE: All computers you want to use Sage Accounts Production Advanced, must have the same network drive. If you need any help with this, speak to your IT support.

If you're upgrading from an earlier version, you also need to check where your data is held on the server.

  1. Open Sage Accounts Production Advanced on the workstation where you'll carry out the installation.
  2. Click Settings, then click System Setup.
  3. On the Folders tab, take a note of the Base Folder. You need this during the installation.
  4. Close System Setup.

We also recommend you rebuild your data to maintain its integrity.

  1. Ensure all other users are logged out of Sage Accounts Production Advanced.
  2. Back upyour data.
  3. ClickToolsthen clickCDB Rebuildand clickRebuild CDB.
Check your current version

If you're upgrading from an earlier version, you'llneed to update in stages. To check this:

  1. On themenu bar, clickHelp then clickAbout.
  2. In theGeneraltab, and check theversionnumber.
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