How to install on a workstation on a network

Update an existing workstation after installing on the server

• When opening the program on the workstation after the server update, it typically prompts to install the update. If not, however, you can install the update manually
• You may also download the update from the Sage Knowledgebase and install it manually

Advanced options - Install using the Network Installation Manager

1. At the server, set folder permissions on the PeachtreeInstaller{Year#] folder (located by default in the Program Path).
   1. Find the program path on the server.
   2. Verify your data file permissions are correctly set to allow Full-Control access to the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] folder.
2. At the workstation, press the Windows+R keys to open a Run line.
3. Type \\ServerName (where ServerName = the actual computer name of your server) and click OK.
4. Double-click the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] folder.
5. Double-click the Peachw folder and then double-click the Install folder.
6. Right-click _setup.exe and select Run as administrator.
7. The setup will begin selecting the settings from the Server.

Note:

• If ClientInstall.bat won’t run, see Nothing happens when I run ClientInstall.bat to install the workstation; how can I correct this?
• If you have multiple workstations, you can install on the other computers before the installation on one completes
• The server was installed as a workstation if the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] directory isn’t found on the server

Advanced options - Install to a desired data location and/or change the program path

1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 above to access the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] shared folder.
2. Right-click Setup.exe, and then select Run as administrator. This will start the install wizard.
3. Follow the prompts to install and read the license agreement, clicking Next.
4. Enter the serial number and click Next.
5. When asked Will this be the only computer running Sage 50?, answer No and click Next.
6. On the Sage 50 Company Data Files Storage screen, select A different computer on the network is the server and will store Sage 50 company data.
7. Place a check mark next to I confirm that Sage 50 has already been installed on the server and click Next.
8. On the Company Data Files Location screen, you can select a mapped drive or click Find a Computer to map the drive.
   You may also use a UNC path for the data path (this is the preferred method).
9. Click Next and select the program files directory. It’s best to leave this as the default directory.
10. Confirm that the company data location is correct and click Install.

 NOTE: It's important to verify the desired mapped drive or server share is the installed data path that’s local to the server. 

Installation Instructions - Sage 50—U.S. Edition