A file server is optional but recommended to enhance performance. You can install AccountMate 14 for SQL/Express on a file server and map all workstations to it, thereby freeing up resources on the database server to achieve optimal data processing performance. With this setup, you do not need to install the AccountMate 14 for SQL/Express application on each workstation; only the run-time library files need to be installed locally. To do this, select the Compact installation type when running the program installer.