Let me join in this conversation, @Mike Delancey.
The update process in a multi-user environment involves updating the QuickBooks server first. Then, update each workstation later. Until the QuickBooks server has been updated, all workstations should exit QuickBooks.
That being said, updating one computer won't share updates to other computers.
You can follow these steps to perform an update in a multi-user environment:
- Start by having all the users exit QuickBooks.
- Switch the QuickBooks in the server to single user mode through the File menu.
- Update the file server (if it prompts you an update), reboot it, and load the database server manager.
- Update QuickBooks Enterprise to the latest release.
- Load the program and open each of the company files maintained by the QuickBooks version just that you've just updated.
- Install the update for each workstation, then reboot after the update is complete and open a company file.
- Verify that the installed release on this workstation matches the release of the intended update.
- Switch the QuickBooks in the server to multi-user mode again.
Please know that it’s not recommended to run different releases on workstations in the same network. Therefore, once the update process has been started, it’s important to successfully complete it on all workstations in the network.
Moreover, you can check out our Year-End Guide for QuickBooks Desktop. This will provide you with some info on what you'll need to do when closing your books and preparing for the new one.
Do you have other questions mind? Feel free to leave them below and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as I can.
