Introduction
Sage, the recognized leader in accounting software for small- and mid-size businesses, welcomes you to Sage 100.
About This Guide
The Getting Started Guide is for people who are new to Sage 100. Before you begin using the software, read this guide for a general overview of system features, common procedures, and other important information.
Some sections of this guide reference Business Insights Reporter and the eBusiness Manager, Material Requirements Planning, and Work Order modules, which are not available for Sage 100 Premium.
Where to Find Information
Your Sage 100 system is a powerful, flexible program. The software provides several resources to help answer your questions. Sources of documentation include the Help system, the Installation and System Administrator's Guide, and additional documents. Customer Support is available as well.
Help System
Use the Help system when you want overview information, selective procedures for day-to-day processing, or detailed information and entry samples for a specific field. For more information, Using the Help System.
Installation and System Administrator's Guide
An Installation and System Administrator's Guide is available on the Sage 100 documents page. This guide provides the information necessary for installing the software, detailed system requirements, and troubleshooting tips on the configuration of the various operating systems and environments in which the software is supported. It is designed to function as a self-teaching guide.
Customer Upgrade Guide
If you are upgrading from a previous version of the software, review the Customer Upgrade Guide, which provides information on the changes to expect after upgrading to a new version of Sage 100. This guide lists changes to the software that may affect your daily business processes. This guide is is available on the Sage 100 documents page.
What's New
To learn about the latest software enhancements, click the Help tab at top of the Sage 100 Desktop, and then click What’s New. For more information, see Using the Ribbon.
Additional Documents
Additional documents provided for your benefit include Release Notices, Supported Platform Matrices, product update information, and file layout and program information.
Use the Release Notes to learn about program fixes incorporated in the Sage 100 release. To view the release notes, access the What's New page and then click Release Notes.
For a complete list of system requirements, refer to the Supported Platform Matrix, which is available in article ID 47649 in the Sage Knowledgebas.
Customer Support
Sage Business Care Support Plans provide you with the technical expertise you need to keep your accounting system running smoothly. For more information about these plans, call 1-866-709-2432.
Customer support is available online through the Sage Support page.
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