✓ Certum Solutions · Platinum Summit Partner
QuickBooks in the cloud — set up right and always on
Access your QuickBooks, Sage, or accounting software from anywhere — on any device — through a dedicated, secure cloud server. Certum Solutions handles the accounting configuration and migration. Summit Hosting provides the enterprise infrastructure behind it.
Certum Platinum Partner
QuickBooks certified on top of Summit's infrastructure
24/7
US-based support
SOC 2 Audited
HIPAA & PCI DSS aligned infrastructure
99%
Uptime guaranteed
✔️ Woman-Owned & BBB Accredited
✔️ Access from anywhere, any device
✔️ Dedicated server, no shared resources
✔️ Nationwide Services
How the Partnership Works
Two experts. One complete solution.
Most cloud hosting providers give you a server but no accounting expertise. Most accountants know QuickBooks but don't manage servers. Certum and Summit cover both sides — so your QuickBooks is configured correctly and your infrastructure never goes down.
Summit handles everything infrastructure
✓ Dedicated server provisioned within 24 hours
✓ Nightly server backups, 15-day retention included
✓ Security patching, monitoring, and updates
✓ Multi-factor authentication and zero-trust security
✓ 99% uptime SLA on power and network
✓ 24/7 US-based engineer support via phone, portal
✓ SOC 2 audited, HIPAA and PCI DSS aligned
✓ Global data center network for redundancy
We handle everything QuickBooks
✓ QuickBooks configuration on your hosted server
✓ Chart of accounts designed for your business
✓ User access, roles, and permissions setup
✓ Company file migration from your existing system
✓ Integration setup (payroll, inventory, eCommerce)
✓ Team training in the hosted environment
✓ Ongoing bookkeeping and accounting support
✓ Certified QuickBooks Solution Provider
Why Move to Cloud Hosting
What cloud hosting solves that running QuickBooks locally can't
Running QuickBooks Desktop on a local computer or office server creates limitations that hurt your team, your clients, and your security posture. Cloud hosting eliminates all of them.
Work from anywhere, on any device
Log into your QuickBooks server from a laptop, tablet, or thin client — home, office, client site, or anywhere with internet. No VPN required, no RDP setup headaches.
Eliminate server hardware costs
No file server to buy, maintain, or replace every 5 years. No IT overhead to keep the server running. Flat monthly per-user pricing replaces unpredictable hardware capital.
Enterprise-grade security — built in
Summit's infrastructure includes multi-factor authentication, zero-trust framework, blackhat detection, network segmentation, and 24/7 security monitoring. Far more secure than a typical office server.
Nightly backups — automatically
Your entire server backed up every night with 15 days of retention, included at no charge. If something goes wrong, your company files are recoverable — always.
No more performance issues
Dedicated server resources eliminate the keystroke delays, printing issues, and slowdowns that plague shared QuickBooks environments. Your team gets consistent, fast performance.
Multi-user access — seamlessly
Multiple users, multiple company files, multiple QuickBooks versions — all on one server. Admin rights to your environment. Access all your data with one login.
Third-party connectors — always running
Servers with no inactivity timeouts keep integrated apps synced around the clock — even when no one is logged in. Your payroll processor, inventory system, and eCommerce feeds stay connected.
Support when you actually need it
Summit's US-based engineers are reachable by phone, portal, email, or Slack — 24/7/365. When something goes wrong at 9pm before a tax deadline, you reach a human, not a ticket queue.
Dedicated vs. Shared Hosting
Why a dedicated server beats shared hosting for QuickBooks
Many cheap hosting services put your QuickBooks on a shared server with other businesses. Summit's dedicated servers are yours alone — better performance, better security, and admin rights to your own environment.
Outdated and slow — shared resources degrade with more users
Constantly updated, high-speed dedicated performance
Multi-tenant — susceptible to cross-client vulnerabilities
Isolated, single-tenant infrastructure with industry-leading security
Unreliable — other tenants affect your uptime
99% uptime SLA — power and network guaranteed
Persistent printing issues in shared terminal environments
Printer auto-maps on connection — no setup needed
Keystroke delays and inaccuracies during peak usage
No delays — dedicated compute for your environment
Limited to what the shared platform supports
Host virtually any Windows application alongside QuickBooks
No admin access — limited control over your environment
Full admin rights to your dedicated server
~$60/user/month — and fewer capabilities
From $55/user/month — more for less
Applications We Host
QuickBooks and beyond — host your entire accounting and business stack
Summit's dedicated servers host virtually any Windows-based application alongside QuickBooks. Certum configures the accounting applications. Summit runs the server that keeps everything accessible and secure.
Accounting firms
Host QuickBooks and Sage for your entire firm — remote access for all staff and client-level isolation for multi-client workflows.
Growing businesses
Outgrowing a local QuickBooks setup? Move to a hosted dedicated server without losing any of your history, configuration, or integrations.
Remote & hybrid teams
Give distributed teams seamless access to the same QuickBooks environment — no VPN, no file sync issues, no "who has the company file" problems.
Regulated industries
HIPAA and PCI DSS aligned infrastructure for healthcare, financial services, and other businesses with compliance requirements that shared hosting can't meet.
Security — Built In, Not Bolted On
Every client gets enterprise-grade security. No add-on fees.
Summit's Summit Secure Workspace is included with every hosted environment. Your accounting data is protected by the same infrastructure used by enterprise and regulated-industry clients worldwide.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Required for all server access — no exceptions.
Zero Trust Framework
No implicit trust, every access request verified every time.
Blackhat Detection
Active monitoring for malicious actors and threat signatures.
Network Segmentation
Your environment is isolated from every other client on the network.
Automatic Patch Management
OS and security patches applied automatically — no manual IT work needed.
Compliance Audits
SOC 2 audited infrastructure with HIPAA and PCI DSS alignment built in.
24/7 Security Operations
Round-the-clock security monitoring by Summit's dedicated security team.
Disaster Mitigation
Geo-redundant data centers, nightly backups, and DRaaS options for business continuity.
Ready to move your accounting software to the cloud?
Certum configures your QuickBooks or Sage correctly on Summit's dedicated infrastructure — so your team can work from anywhere with enterprise security, automatic backups, and live US-based support behind every session.
Prefer to call? (980) 210-6946
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about QuickBooks cloud hosting
-
QuickBooks cloud hosting means your QuickBooks Desktop software runs on a secure, dedicated remote server rather than a local computer. You and your team access QuickBooks from any device with an internet connection — logging into a remote desktop that looks and performs exactly like QuickBooks on your desktop. All data and company files live on the hosted server, backed up nightly, protected by enterprise security. Certum configures QuickBooks on the server. Summit provides the infrastructure.
-
Cloud hosting solves several problems local QuickBooks setups create: your team can work from anywhere; you eliminate the cost and overhead of an office file server; nightly backups protect your data automatically; security is enterprise-grade rather than office-network level; and multi-user performance is consistent with no keystroke delays or printing issues. Certum also configures the QuickBooks environment on the hosted server correctly for your business — so you're not just moving a broken setup to the cloud.
-
Summit's dedicated servers support QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, Enterprise, and Accountant editions. Multiple company files, multiple users, and multiple QuickBooks versions can run simultaneously on a single dedicated server. If you are considering moving from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online instead of hosting Desktop in the cloud, Certum can assess which path is right for your business — hosting Desktop is often the better choice for businesses with complex multi-user setups, inventory, or job costing that doesn't migrate cleanly to QBO.
-
Summit provides the secure infrastructure — the dedicated server, security, backups, uptime guarantee, and 24/7 US-based technical support. Certum provides the accounting expertise on top of it. Certum configures QuickBooks on the hosted server correctly for your business (chart of accounts, user roles, integrations, workflows), migrates your existing data cleanly, trains your team in the hosted environment, and provides ongoing bookkeeping and accounting support. Summit gets the server running. Certum makes sure QuickBooks on that server runs your business correctly.
-
Yes — significantly more secure than a typical office server. Summit's infrastructure includes multi-factor authentication, zero-trust network architecture, network segmentation, blackhat detection, automatic patch management, 24/7 security operations monitoring, and disaster mitigation. Summit's infrastructure is SOC 2 audited and aligned with HIPAA and PCI DSS. Nightly server backups with 15-day retention are included at no additional charge. Every client receives Summit Secure Workspace protection automatically — not as a paid add-on.
-
Summit provisions your dedicated server and installs requested applications within 24 hours. Certum then handles the accounting configuration — user access, company file migration, integration setup, and team training. For a straightforward QuickBooks Desktop migration to hosted, the full setup typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. More complex setups with multiple applications, integrations, or book cleanup may take 2 to 4 weeks. A free consultation with Certum will give you a clear timeline before you commit.
-
Yes. Summit's dedicated servers support virtually any Windows-based application. Common applications hosted alongside QuickBooks include Sage (all versions), Act! CRM, SAP Business One, tax preparation software (ProSeries, Drake, UltraTax), Crystal Reports for custom reporting, and payroll or HR platforms. All applications are accessible from a single server login. Contact Certum to discuss hosting your specific application stack.
-
This is one of the most common questions Certum helps businesses answer. QuickBooks Desktop hosted in the cloud is the right path when you have a complex multi-user Desktop environment, advanced inventory features, job costing, or industry-specific customizations that don't migrate cleanly to QBO. QuickBooks Online is the right path when you want a fully cloud-native accounting platform with simpler administration and QBO-specific integrations. Certum is certified in both — and gives you an honest recommendation based on your actual workflows, not what earns us more.
Related Services by Certum Solutions
Cloud hosting is the infrastructure. Certum handles everything on top of it.
Once your QuickBooks is running in the cloud, Certum can implement it correctly, keep the books current, and connect it to every other system your business runs on.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Ongoing bookkeeping in your hosted QBO
Put your QuickBooks in the cloud — and keep it running right
Dedicated server. Nightly backups. 99% uptime. 24/7 US support. QuickBooks configured by a certified expert. Start with a free consultation — Certum handles everything from setup through ongoing bookkeeping.