Plan the best location for your company file

When several users work with a company file simultaneously, it must be stored on a host computer to which each user has access. Consider these tips for choosing a suitable host:

• Host the company file on the most powerful computer on the network. Users on workstations will enjoy better performance if the company file is stored on the fastest computer with the most memory.

• Host the company file on a network server. If your company uses a server running special software such as xServe, consider hosting the company file on the server. Servers are fast and specially designed to handle network traffic.

• Host the company file on the key employee's computer. If one employee at your company will use AccountEdge more than anyone else, consider placing the upgraded company file on that employee's workstation. This will help speed that employee's accounting tasks.

• Host the company file on a backup computer. If you store all your important files on a central host that is backed up frequently, it's a good idea to also store your company file on that host. By doing so, you'll ensure that the company file will be backed up along with all your other vital data.