Simply Accounting 2008 – Installation
Network Installation
Information about installing Simply Accounting 2008 on a network or allowing your computer’s firewall to work with Simply Accounting.
Simply Accounting 2008 uses a new component called the Connection Manager to manage access to its MySQL database. If accessing your data over a network, you will need to install Connection Manager on the computer where the data is stored.
Firewalls and Simply Accounting
Simply Accounting by Sage 2008 uses a database called MySQL, which needs to open a port on your computer if used over a network. If you use a firewall program, this connection will need to be authorized so that it is not mistakenly identified as an intrusion threat. If not addressed properly, this may prevent Simply Accounting from installing or running properly.
Before Installing Simply Accounting
If you have not already installed Simply Accounting, it is critical that you do the following:
- Turn ON your firewall software. Which firewall am I using?
- Turn ON firewall alerts. How do I turn on firewall alerts?
- If prompted by your firewall, always Allow or Unblock the following files:
- SimplyAccounting.exe
- SimplyAccounting_conv150.exe
- SimplyAccounting_upgradejet.exe
- SimplyAccounting_upload.exe
- SimplyErrorLogSubmitter.exe
- SimplyConnectionManager.exe
- Simply.SystemTrayIcon.exe
- SimplyPolicy.exe
- Simplyurl.exe
- SimplyAccounting_DBVerifier.exe
- mysqld-nt.exe
- mysqladmin.exe
Some firewalls, like ZoneAlarm, may prompt you to allow additional Simply Accounting related files. Allow these additional files as well.
Already Installed Simply Accounting
If you have already installed Simply Accounting and are unable to open a company file, you will need to configure your firewall to allow Simply Accounting and its database, MySQL, to run.
Configuring My Firewall To Work With Simply Accounting
We have prepared instructions on how to configure most of the common Internet security and firewall applications to allow Simply Accounting to run.
If your firewall program is not listed, you may select any of the firewall programs to obtain general guidelines for setting up your firewall, but you should refer to your firewall’s help or documentation for more specific assistance.
Which Firewall Am I using?
If you are not sure which firewall program you are using, use one of the options below to find out.
- Run our Security Application Scanner to search your computer for firewall and anti-virus software.
- Move your mouse pointer over the icons in the system tray, in the lower right corner next to the clock. Each icon should give you the name of the application that is running. Look for Internet security or firewall software.
- Select Start>All Programs, and then look for Internet security or firewall software.
- Select Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs, and then look for Internet security or firewall software.
- Select Start>Run. Type "services.msc" in the Open field and select OK. The services list will open. Look for Internet security or firewall software in the services list.
Data Conversion
Simply Accounting 2008 can convert your existing data from any previous version of Simply Accounting. Open the data file and the conversion process will begin automatically. Before converting, create a backup of your existing data.
Performance
To keep your database healthy and Simply Accounting 2008 running smoothly, it’s a good idea to adopt a regular maintenance schedule. Some common tasks to include are:
- Clearing old data you no longer need to look up
Maintenance > Clear Data - Compacting the database to remove null records and reduce its size
Maintenance > Database Utilities > Compact Database - Defragmenting your hard drive (Windows)
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter - Making sure your network is stable and configured optimally. Your network administrator or a local computer technician may be able to offer advice and suggestions.
