Migrating Sage 50 Accounting to a New Server

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I will be assisting a client with moving there Sage 50 Accounting software from a Windows 2012 R2 Server, to a Windows 2022 Server. They have one or two users that use the program. I would like to know if it is possible to install the Sage 50 Accounting software on the new Server on the C:\ partition, but have all of the data reside on a separate D:\ partition? Or, is it possible to install Sage on a partition other then the C:\ drive all together?

If so, what is the process for this?

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    You need to install the program files to the C drive, the next screen will ask where you want the Data and it will default to C:\Sage\Peachtree\Company so just change it to D there and I would suggest leaving the rest of the data path as is.  Once installed you need to Share the Peachtree folder if you stick to that data directory path.  If you have issues I can help, here is my direct email.  [email protected] 

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    Hi Thomas,

    I see John answered your question, but I just wanted to share some other things that might trip you up.

    If your program is older than 2020.1, you will not be able to activate it once you move it.  The old programs ran on Pervasive, Sage 50 now runs on Action Zen.

    You will now need to have a license for each computer where the software is installed.  That was always written in the End User license but not enforced.  Now it is.  If you need the software on 3 machines, (server and two client machines) you will need a 3 user license.

    If you are looking for an upgrade with Sage Support and at a discount, please look our way!  We will be happy to help you move ahead with a smooth transaction.

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