Do I really need a "host" install? Using NAS for shared file directory instead?

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October 12, 2021
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Our resources are pushing it with 3 vm's running on a Windows Server and I'd really like to use a bare-metal hypervisor instead where the 3 vm's are all that are using the system resources. Do I really need a machine dedicated as the Lacerte host (a full installation) or can I just edit each Lacerte instance on the vm's to use a directory on my NAS for accessing the client files, etc. directories? Thank you.

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qbteachmt

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There are some older topics, such as:

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/product-system-requirements/help/2019-lacerte-system-requirements/00/4585

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/lacerte-tax-discussions/discussion/no-read-only-on-nas/01/67251

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slapwrapperAuthor

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Appreciate the links but those don't really answer it. A Windows host shouldn't make a difference as far as I know since Lacerte isn't running on it in conjunction with the hosts - it just sits there. Essentially it's acting as a file/folder share. Is there something I'm missing?

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slapwrapperAuthor

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"A Windows host shouldn't make a difference"

There is no Host, for NAS. That's why you can attach it physically to your Router.

The issue for NAS is "nonmanaged." The links I provided included other links.

"Lacerte isn't running on it in conjunction with the hosts"

For these types of programs and/or files, you want an installation that is also Managed, to avoid conflicts. NAS = indiscriminating library shelving.

"it just sits there."

Exactly.

"Essentially it's acting as a file/folder share. Is there something I'm missing?"

Not you. Your System is missing that there needs to be some management. This is a known issue for how NAS functions. It is part of the intent for creating and the basis for using NAS.

Don't know why such an arrogant sounding reply was necessary. You keep saying a NAS is non-managed or headless. Synology DS's and RS's both have advanced file server level sharing, NTFS, SMB, etc., user management and load balancing. You're essentially claiming that a Windows desktop client does a better job acting as a file server than an enterprise level NAS which is simply incorrect.

qbteachmt

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Oh, look; a new resource just got posted:

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/lacerte-tax-news-updates/discussion/tips-to-keep-your-computer-running-smooth-for-tax-season/00/179301

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