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Acctivate can be installed in three different ways: using our Database Hosting Service, in a Hosted Environment through a third-party hosting company, or in a local, on-premise environment.
Our Database Hosting Service is ideal for companies using Acctivate who prefer not to purchase a dedicated server to install and manage SQL Server. With an Acctivate license, organizations can install Acctivate on each local workstation and connect Acctivate to a hosted SQL Server instance.
Our Database Hosting Service provides the following:
- A dedicated SQL Service Express instance for your organization.
- An automated backup plan, including daily, weekly, and monthly backups as well as secondary storage.
- A securely configured, managed SQL Server, granting different levels of access to users.
- Access to third-party software integrations (shipping software, Excel database queries, webstore integrations, Crystal Reports, etc.)
Our Database Hosting Service is best suited for Acctivate companies running QuickBooks Online. However, if both Acctivate and QuickBooks Desktop need to be hosted, we recommend working with a third-party hosting company or your IT department to create a Windows virtual server environment for QuickBooks.
Acctivate has been installed on numerous Hosting Companies, and the installation in a Hosted Environment may slightly differ from the on-premise installation due to the hosting company’s requirements. You can view a full list of Acctivate technology partners here.
Certain Hosting Companies may restrict some Windows features from running, which can cause some Acctivate modules, such as Mobile and Shipping Workstation, to function improperly.
If you have questions about installing and implementing Acctivate with our Database Hosting Service or a third-party hosted environment, discuss this with your Project Director or your Account Representative. You can also submit a Support Request here.
* Please note that Intuit requires that a hosting provider be certified as an “Authorized Commercial Host”. If you are seeking a hosting provider for both Acctivate and QuickBooks, we recommend reviewing Intuit’s list of approved Hosting providers.