Configure the Application Server

1. On the server, open the Windows Start menu and select Application Server Configuration.
2. Click the Server tab.
3. Verify the server field shows the logical name for the Application Server. This doesn’t refer to the physical machine name of the server.
4. Clear the KeepAlives checkbox.
5. Change the socket number from the default 10000 to an available port between 9000 and 10000.
   • Confirm the selected port isn’t in use by another service.
6. Click Apply to save changes.
7. Click Start and confirm the Status shows Running.
8. Click Exit to close the configuration program.

Understand application server behavior

• The Application Server continues to run after you close the configuration program.
• A user must remain logged in to the server while the Application Server runs.
• The logged-in user must have full access to Sage 100 programs and data folders.

Start the Application Server as an application

1. Open the Windows Start menu.
2. Select Application Server Startup.
3. The Application Server starts and runs until the user logs off or the server shuts down.

Other resources

• See the Sage 100 Installation and System Administrator Guide, Chapter 7, Using the Application Server.
• Also see, Run the Sage 100 Advanced or Premium host or application server as a Service.