✓ Certum Solutions · Platinum Summit Partner
QuickBooks in the cloud — set up right and always on
Access your QuickBooks, Sage, or accounting software anywhere and on any device through a dedicated, secure cloud server.
Certum Platinum Partner
QuickBooks certified on top of Summit's infrastructure
Stronger Security
Enterprise-grade protection for your sensitive data
Faster Performance
No long waits for reports or file syncs
✔️ Access from anywhere
✔️ 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 Solutions and Summit Hosting 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulated industries
HIPAA and PCI DSS aligned infrastructure for healthcare, financial services, and other businesses with compliance requirements that shared hosting can't meet.
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.
Growing businesses
Outgrowing a local QuickBooks setup? Move to a hosted dedicated server without losing any of your history, configuration, or integrations.
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.
Full Desktop Access or One-Click App Access — Which Fits Your Team?
Most businesses end up using both, split by role. Power users who manage files, run reports across multiple programs, or need broader system access get full remote desktop. Everyone else; data entry, AP/AR, front-desk staff gets 1-click QuickBooks access through Summit Stream. Certum scopes this out with you during the free consultation so nobody is paying for more infrastructure than their role requires.
Summit Stream
One-Click QuickBooks Access, Powered by Summit Stream
Not every user on your team needs a full virtual desktop — most just need QuickBooks. Summit Stream publishes QuickBooks directly to a desktop icon on the user's own computer. Click the icon, QuickBooks opens. No remote desktop to navigate, no separate environment to learn, no local installation to maintain. The application runs securely inside Summit's hosted environment but feels completely native to the person using it.
Why This Access Mode Matters for Growing Teams
Full remote-desktop access is the right call for power users who need file management and multiple applications side by side. But for the bookkeeper who only opens QuickBooks, or the office manager who logs in once a day, that extra layer of navigation is friction they don't need. Summit Stream removes it.
Launches directly from a desktop icon — no login screen, no remote session to manage
Runs on virtually any computer, laptop, or tablet without requiring powerful local hardware
IT still keeps full centralized control even though the experience feels local to the user
Reduces the learning curve for less technical staff — they click and they're in
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.
Zero Trust Framework
No implicit trust, every access request verified every time.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Required for all server access — no exceptions.
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.
Network Segmentation
Your environment is isolated from every other client on the network.
Blackhat Detection
Active monitoring for malicious actors and threat signatures.
Security & Compliance, In Plain Terms
Every hosted environment runs on AES-256 encryption, both at rest and in transit, with multi-factor authentication required on every account. Summit's infrastructure is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, which matters if you're facing audit or compliance pressure from a lender, investor, or regulator.
Summit backs its hosting with a 99.99% uptime SLA and a 15-minute support response SLA — so "we'll get to it" isn't the standard you're working with.
Summit is an Intuit-authorized hosting provider, which means QuickBooks hosting setup, installation, and ongoing support follow Intuit's own standards for how QuickBooks should run in a hosted environment — not a generic IT shop's best guess.
Disaster Mitigation
Geo-redundant data centers, nightly backups, and DRaaS options for business continuity.
24/7 Security Operations
Round-the-clock security monitoring by Summit's dedicated security team.
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.
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Getting Started Takes Three Steps
Moving QuickBooks to a hosted environment doesn't have to feel like a big IT project. Here's what the process actually looks like:
Tell us how your team uses QuickBooks. Certum scopes your environment during a free consultation, including which access mode, full desktop or Summit Stream's one-click launch, fits which users on your team.
We handle the migration. Your data moves to the hosted environment without your team lifting a finger or losing historical records.
Your team works from anywhere. Log in from any device, and everyone picks up exactly where they left off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Summit Hosting & QuickBooks for cloud hosting
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No. Summit works alongside your existing IT team or managed service provider rather than replacing them. Summit manages the hosting environment specifically — the server, security, and QuickBooks-specific performance — so your IT provider can focus on everything else in your business instead of also being your QuickBooks server administrator.
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Yes. Remote access is one benefit, but not the only one. Hosting also gets you enterprise-grade security you can't replicate on an office server, automatic disaster recovery, and freedom from aging hardware; all of which matter even for a fully in-office team.
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Your QuickBooks company files remain yours. If you ever move to a different hosting provider or back to a local server, Certum manages that transition the same way we manage the initial migration — your data isn't locked into Summit's platform
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Yes. Hosted QuickBooks supports multiple simultaneous users across different locations without the slowdowns or file-locking issues that come with sharing a QuickBooks file over a local network or VPN.
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Pricing depends on user count and which access mode fits your team; full remote desktop or Summit Stream's one-click launch. Certum scopes exact pricing during your free consultation rather than quoting a one-size-fits-all number, since the right setup varies by business.
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.
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.