hblieb

I'm planning an implementation of D-Tools for a couple of users, maybe 2 or 3.

Currently, we have one license. It's running on an XP server, and our designer uses remote desktop to access it.

I want to stop this practice. I prefer to let the server do server-type stuff (file/print sharing, e-mail) and put applications on clients.

How could / should D-Tools be implemented in a multi-user environment? What parts need to be shared and how should they be shared? What parts should reside on clients? General info is OK. I'm just looking for a high-level approach.

We're also planning to implement Quickbooks Pro Contractor edition with, perhaps, 5 users. I would appreciate any advice regarding the technical architecture of these programs.

Harry

Michael Hall

Originally Posted by hblieb

Currently, we have one license. It's running on an XP server, and our designer uses remote desktop to access it.

Ugh, sounds clunky. I think your best solution would be to look at BizManager with QuickLinks & LanSync(which i think just comes with BM), and then get license levels appropriate to the roles. Maybe Designer has the whole noodle while Sales has Text only or something...

Do you have a D-Tools rep like Blake or somebody? They can really help you sketch this out and believe it or not, they aren't just trying to sell you licenses. They don't succeed if you don't.

Lastly, consider bringing in a D-Tools Channel Partner to help implement the system. Rolling out D-Tools for several users and integrating to Accounting is both art and science and companies like Abacus Prime and Meda Design could really make the difference for you...

Keep us posted here on your next steps!

Reed Phillips

Could you give us a little more information about your envirnment?
What services are you running on the XP Server? (Exchange, SQL, ...)?
Is it a Small Biz Server?
Will all of your D-Tools users connect to the server via LAN or WAN?
Will the D-Tools users have desktops or laptops?
Do they tend to take work home?
Do any work primarily from home or at a remote location?
Which version of D-Tools are you currently using?
About how many projects do you have active at any one time?
Who handles proposal generation? sales or Designers
Sorry about the 20 questions... I promise you will get an answer to your questions.

JoseM

Harry,

Check your Inbox, I sent you a private message with some information. Thank you!

Originally Posted by hblieb

I'm planning an implementation of D-Tools for a couple of users, maybe 2 or 3. Currently, we have one license. It's running on an XP server, and our designer uses remote desktop to access it. I want to stop this practice. I prefer to let the server do server-type stuff (file/print sharing, e-mail) and put applications on clients. How could / should D-Tools be implemented in a multi-user environment? What parts need to be shared and how should they be shared? What parts should reside on clients? General info is OK. I'm just looking for a high-level approach. We're also planning to implement Quickbooks Pro Contractor edition with, perhaps, 5 users. I would appreciate any advice regarding the technical architecture of these programs. Harry