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                     What is Quickbooks database server 
manager network diagnostics failed 
error
QuickBooks database server manager tool will help to develop network data files (.ND) 
for the company file in the host computer. This tool makes it easier for the user to create 
network data files for the company file present on the host computer. If you want to use 
multiple desktop versions then you have to install this tool. Without this tool, you are not 
able to access multi-user mode. QuickBooks database server manager stopped issue 
might pop up abruptly on the screen, once the user attempts to update QuickBooks. 
When this error occurs, it is usually difficult for the user to connect to the network or 
access the company file and the company records may not be displayed. Various 
factors can cause this error, including:
•One of the most common causes of this type of error is an outdated database server 
manager.
•QuickBooks accounting software cannot access the significant ports used for 
connecting to the internet because of the Windows firewall.
Steps to Install Quickbooks database 
server manager:-
1- Firstly, you have to close all the program's server computers, then 
you have to open and install the Setup_Quickbooks.exe file which you 
downloaded.
2- Now, follow all the on-screen instructions. When Quickbooks asks 
you to choose an install type, then it’s recommended to choose a 
custom and network option then clicking on the next option.
3- Choose the best option for your network setup and then click on 
next. Both options install the database server manager.
-- If you need a database server manager and Quickbooks desktop on 
your server computer then click on “I will be using Quickbooks desktop 
on this computer and I will be storing.”
-- If you need only a database server manager then you can click on “I 
will NOT be using Quickbooks Desktop.”
4- Follow all the rest of the on-screen instructions and when you are 
ready then click on install.
Steps to fix QuickBooks database server manager 
network diagnostics error
There can be more than one solution to tackle the QuickBooks database server manager 
network diagnostics failed issue. In this blog, we will be checking out each of the issues 
one by one.
Solution 1: Verifying the version of QuickBooks database 
server manager
•The first thing you need to do is press Windows+R keys simultaneously, and then type 
services.msc in the text box in Run.
•Next, you need to press Enter.
•Identify the QuickBooksDBXX service, and check to see if it has the same last two digits 
as the QB desktop version.
•It should be noted that QuickBooksDB26 caters to the 2016 version of QuickBooks, 
QuickBooksDB27 to 2017, QuickBooksDB208 to 2018 and QuickBooksDB29 to 2019.
•The user may need to install the appropriate version of the component if they have a 
different version of database server manager.
Solution 2: Updating QuickBooks database server 
manager
•First, the user must tap on the Windows start button, then search for 
QuickBooks from the search bar.
•You will then need to choose the QuickBooks database server manager 
and then choose the Updates option.
•Follow the instructions that appear on the screen for installing the latest 
updates of QuickBooks database server manager.
•In order to complete the update process, the user should restart the server 
and the QuickBooks software will prompt the user to update the company 
file when the user accesses the company file from a workstation.
•The user must update the company file to the new version after taking a 
backup of the company file.
•Lastly, the file must be opened again to determine if the error has been 
resolved.
Solution 3: Download and run QuickBooks file doctor 
tool
If none of the methods above worked, the user may opt to use the QuickBooks 
file doctor tool.
The tool assists the user in automatically resolving the issue. From the official 
Intuit website, you can easily download it. In order to fix QuickBooks database 
server issues, the file doctor tool can also analyze and fix issues with files.
Winding Up!
We hope the solutions listed above will enable QuickBooks Database Server 
Manager Network Diagnostics Failed users to resolve the issue without any 
hassle. However, if the error continues to trouble you, you can reach out to our 
QuickBooks support team via our toll-free number. We have a team of expert 
professionals who are well aware of handling QB-related errors.
Our QuickBooks support team will ensure your QuickBooks questions are 
answered in the shortest time possible. You can call us at any time, so don't 
hesitate to do so