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Where Can I Find The Manuals For Sage 100 2019?

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Sage 100 version 2019 was released on April 2, 2019. Along with that release, which included an update to payroll and product update for version 2018, Sage also published updated product guides.

Sage 100 Release Guides Online

These update guides spotlight the features new to this release of Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud.

Sage has also updated their Supported Platform Matrix ( aka SPM ) which specifies which hardware and operating system platforms have been tested and proven compatible with the latest Sage 100 release.

To access the Sage 100 release guides for 2019 visit this link.

Sage 100 Product Manuals Online

Sage has also updated their online manuals for their Sage 100 2019 release.

These are the same guides accessible from within the Sage 100 product.

To access the Sage 100 2019 manuals online visit this link.

Sage 100 2019 Upgrade Toolkit

For more information including download links to the latest Sage 100 version, What’s New Guides and the officially supported operating system and hardware platforms for Sage 100 2019 see the following:

Sage 100 2019 Upgrade Toolkit

Sage Updates Sage 100 Supported Platforms Matrix for 2019

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Sage just updated their supported platforms matrix for the following Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud versions.

  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019

The Supported Platforms Matrix, also referred to as the SPM, outlines the network operating systems and the minimum configurations of memory and processors required for Sage 100 usage.

The SPM is updated at least annually and can be downloaded directly from the Sage site here.

Important Reminders: Windows 7 Extended Support from Microsoft ends on January 14, 2020. Windows 7 will no longer be supported by Sage after January 14, 2020.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Extended Support from Microsoft ends on January 14, 2020. Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Small Business Server 2011 will no longer be supported by Sage after January 14, 2020.

5 reasons NOW is the time to move Sage 100cloud to the cloud

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If you’re still running Sage 100 or Sage 100cloud on a local server, here are five reasons why you might not want to wait any longer to move Sage to the cloud:

#1. Mother Nature.

Following a disaster, 90% of smaller companies fail within a year unless they can resume operations within 5 days.

FEMA (read more)

Flooding, fires, tropical storms. All of these unexpected events can put your business at risk. Don’t wait until Mother Nature is at the door to try to come up with a continuity plan. Having your applications and data hosted in a secure data center allows you to continue operations even if your offices become inaccessible.

Actual LinkedIn post from March, 2019 by a company hit by the massive flooding in Nebraska.

#2. Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will be ending on January 14, 2020. Read more on this here.

If you’re currently using one of these versions, you will no longer receive regular security updates. And once Microsoft support ends for these operations systems, Sage will also stop supporting Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud running on these unsupported platforms.

If you’re faced with a server upgrade, it’s a great time to consider cloud hosting. Summit Hosting can provide you with a modern server environment with minimal IT effort on your end.

Chances are you aren’t the only one facing this deadline, so don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help! Contact Summit Hosting today.

#3. Remote work is becoming the norm, but some IT departments aren’t prepared for it.

Are you seeing an increase in requests from your team to work remotely? As remote work becomes more commonplace, some argue that remote workers are outperforming office workers. As the trend continues to grow and the workforce becomes accustomed to remote work, companies will find that offering some level of flexibility on this will be key to attracting and retaining talent.

Even if your business isn’t conducive to remote work on a large scale, there is still great benefit to providing employees with the tools they need to be productive while traveling for work.

But with it comes a whole new set of technology and security concerns that go beyond what you need to manage when your server resides down the hall in your own building. Hosting companies like Summit Hosting understand the infrastructure necessary to keep your data secure, yet easily accessible.

Hosting also solves the problem of “BYOD”. Users, remote or on site, can run Sage on a mobile device, iPad, or even on a Mac, if that’s their device of choice. You can also give access to your Sage partner, making it that much easier for them to provide remote assistance.

#4. “Right size” your IT.

Hosting allows you to scale your IT as your company’s needs change. Planning on a growth spurt? With hosting, you don’t have to worry whether or not your IT infrastructure can accommodate it. Or if you’re facing a potential downsizing situation, you don’t need to overspend on technology that is overkill for your future situation.

With hosting, you can easily add and remove users and storage space as needed.

And that 3rd party add-on that you’ve been eyeing? No need to stretch your existing servers to accommodate it. Because they specialize in Sage hosting, Summit Hosting has experience hosting all the major third party solutions for Sage 100.

#5. Cybersecurity is a moving target for your IT people.

More than 50% (of Chief Information Security Officers) believe they don’t have enough budget or do not have the resources to deal with the growing threat of cybersecurity attacks as they struggle to spot existing vulnerabilities within their business.”

Forbes.com – Cybersecurity Fears Drive CISOs to Drink Amid Serious Mental Health Concerns

Hosting companies like Summit Hosting are dedicated to keeping up with the latest cyberthreats. You can rest easy knowing that the burden of preventing cyberattacks isn’t on you or your team. Your hosting company has you covered.

While 62% of IT people believe that the biggest security threat comes from “well meaning but negligent end users”, hosting still helps mitigate that risk by offering an additional layer of security called 2 Factor Authentication that can prevent breaches even if passwords have been compromised.

Ready to move Sage 100 / Sage 100cloud to the cloud? Contact Summit Hosting to learn more. Don’t forget to mention “Schulz Says” for special pricing!

www.summithosting.com

What’s New In Sage 100cloud 2019?

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Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud version 2019 was released yesterday by Sage ( download here ).

Whether you are on Sage 100 or Sage 100cloud – you use the same installer to upgrade. The product ( Sage 100 vs Sage 100cloud ) is activated when you enter your Sage registration keys.

Where To Find More Sage 100 2019 Documentation

  1. View What’s New in Sage 100 2019 ( pdf )
  2. View list of fixes included in Sage 100 2019 ( pdf )
  3. View list of fixes in Sage 100 Payroll 2.19.2 ( pdf )
  4. Online Sage 100 manuals and What’s New Guides – version 2019

Where to Download Sage 100 2019

CAUTION: Discuss the installation of any Sage upgrade with your partner or solution provider BEFORE beginning. Any integrations or customizations usually must also be updated at the same time as you upgrade.

Sage 100 v2010 Download ( same version for Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud) – download link

Sage 100 Payroll 2.19.2 – download link

Key New Features in Sage 100 2019 and Sage 100cloud 2019

  • Auto-complete for account numbers
    • Search for an account number by entering any of the following in the account number field:
      • Account number
      • Main account
      • Account description
      • Account group
  • Paperless email delivery = TLS 1.2
  • Better error message reporting
    • “More Info” link may show additional details related to errors
  • Copy ALE between users
  • In-product links to Sage University self-help videos ( may depend on your business care level as to how much you can view )
  • General journal entries now print one consolidated paperless document ( this is controlled in role maintenance )
  • Data file display and maintenance (DFDM) now supported for Premium users
  • Activity log enhancements
    • Track changes to user security
    • Track changes to company maintenance/system configuration
    • Ability to purge large activity logs ( !! )
      • These purged records can be deleted or added to an archive
  • Paperless office supports HTML formatting
    • Email message size expands from 4096 to 7168
    • Three new merge fields ( Customer PO, Invoice Due Date, Ship Date)
    • CC: and BCC: options – option to copy salesperson
  • Paperless office supports file attachments for emailed forms

Recommended Timing: When Should We Install The Sage 100 2019 Upgrade?

If you have any enhancements, modifications, scripting or third-party integrations then check with your Sage partner or solution provider before installing any upgrades. In most cases, you cannot install the latest Sage 100 upgrade unless you also upgrade any integrations or customizations which may exist on your system.

Important Reminder: If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 ( Microsoft support ending for both January 2020 ) then you should update to the latest respective Windows OS prior to upgrading Sage 100.

Users of only the core Sage 100 modules with no manufacturing should be comfortable installing Sage 100 beginning installation by May 1, 2019.

Users with Sage 100 Manufacturing – including Work Order / MRP – should hold at your current version until the updated manufacturing modules are made initially available ( presently anticipated Mid-May 2019 )

Users of Payroll 2.x should install the latest by May 1, 2019

Sage 100 Consulting & Upgrade Services – Connecticut

Schulz Consulting provides on-site Sage 100 consulting to companies located in the Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island area.

Whether you are a new user of Sage 100 ( or Sage 100cloud ) or have been using the accounting software for many years – we are available to help.

Call us at 833-724-3100 today for more information on how we can assist you with your Sage 100 solution.

Sage 100cloud Support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Ending January 14, 2020

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As previously announced, on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will cease support for both Windows 7 on the desktop and Windows Server 2008 – including R2.

After January 2020 Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for either operating system. Once the official Microsoft support ends so will Sage support for Sage 100cloud running on either operating system (server or desktop).

These operating systems are over 10 years old (Both Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 were released in October 2009) and if your company is using either (or both) the time to upgrade is now.

With the next release of Sage 100cloud due in April 2019, if your operating system is either Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 then please plan to upgrade your server to become compliant with the latest Microsoft supported operating environments.

Windows 7 users can upgrade to Window 10, provided your workstations meet the Microsoft OS requirements.

Windows Server 2008 R2 users have a slightly different set of options. Many companies have started moving their servers to the cloud. In that case, you typically connect with a hosting company specializing in Sage 100cloud for assistance with the cloud migration.

If you are using Windows Server 2008 R2 and wish to upgrade your server and stay on-premises then Microsoft has this guide to various different options available.

We always advise you adequately plan out your next upgrade so there are no surprises during your next Sage upgrade.

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