which data base does Quickbooks work on?

[nisreenalkhun]

they say that :
Database Servers:

Windows: natively installed & Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista (SP1) with UAC on, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 - Terminal Server Config., Windows Server 2003 (SP2), and Windows Small Business Server 2008


but what does it mean ? shoul i have to install microsft sql server 2008 and above ??

[Stewart Ross]

It's a bit confusing, because Intuit also list the operating systems supported in a separate section. As I read it, the spec above is telling us the product will work on a wide range of workstations, including PCs running Windows 7/8 etc, database servers running Windows Server 2003 / 2008 etc. It does not mean that you need to install SQL Server or any other client-server DB, and indeed there is no mention at all of these in their information on software compatibility.

I take this to mean that whatever DB they use is supplied and installed along with the product itself - no separate purchase necessary. Check directly with them if you are in doubt on this.

-Stewart