May Deployment Playbook

Sage 50 Multi-User Deployment Playbook

Target: Windows Server 2019 Standard VM on Proxmox VE
Users: Up to 5 concurrent Sage 50 users + admin access
Support: Fully Microsoft-supported + legally licensed

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2. Hypervisor: Proxmox VE

Install latest Proxmox VE on boot SSD
Create a VM:
- 16–24 GB RAM
- 4+ vCPUs
- 150–250 GB NVMe virtual disk
- Enable UEFI and QEMU guest agent
Enable snapshot & backup options

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4. User Access Configuration

RDS Setup

Install Remote Desktop Services role
Configure 5 RDS User CALs
Create 5 user accounts with strong passwords
Use Group Policy to lock down environment if needed

Admin Access

Use mstsc /admin for console session (Session ID 0)
Alternatively use Proxmox web console for out-of-band access

6. Maintenance & Best Practices

Use Windows Update and enable reboots during low-use periods
Apply Proxmox updates via web UI monthly
Use Console access to avoid burning RDS CALs for admin
Keep one local admin user reserved for recovery

Appendix: Console Access

What Is It?

The local screen/session of the server (Session 0)

How to Use It

```bash mstsc /admin

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