Program, data and database together
Sage 300 CRE, its data folders and the Actian Zen engine run on the same managed server, so lookups and posting run at local speed.
Sage 300 CRE Hosting
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate Hosting
Sage 300 CRE hosting runs your licensed Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (formerly Timberline Office), its Actian Zen database and its data folders on a managed cloud server. Accounting, project management, estimating and property management teams get fast, secure access from any office or job site. We take care of the mapped drives, database engine, security and backups that make Sage 300 CRE hard to run remotely.
Get a Sage Hosting Quote- MFA on every login
- Encrypted sessions
- Tested, off-site backups
- Migration and setup included
How it works
Sage 300 CRE Without the Mapped-Drive Headaches
Remote access that doesn’t break data
Users connect through an encrypted session, so Sage 300 CRE never runs across a VPN where dropped connections can damage files.
Upgrades and database licensing handled
We coordinate version upgrades and Actian Zen licensing with your Sage partner, then test before users notice.
Understanding Sage 300 CRE hosting
What Is Sage 300 CRE Hosting?
Sage 300 CRE hosting is a service that installs your licensed Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software, its Actian Zen database and its company data folders on a managed cloud server, giving accounting, project and property teams secure remote access. The provider manages the server, database engine, security, backups and Windows updates.
Actian Zen
database engine installed, licensed and monitored with your Sage partner
Full suite
accounting, job cost, estimating, project and property management
0 drives
mapped on laptops for users outside the data center
Why it matters
Timberline Was Built for One Office
Sage 300 CRE grew up as Timberline Office, designed for users on the same local network as the server, with mapped drives pointing to shared data folders. That design struggles once estimators work from home or project teams sit in trailers. Over a VPN, the Actian Zen database becomes slow and fragile, and a dropped connection can leave files needing repair. Hosting keeps the original design intact. Program, database and data folders sit together in the data center, and users just connect to a session.
| Factor | Office server + VPN | Hosted Sage 300 CRE | Remote-control tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed for remote users | Slow, database traffic over VPN | Local speed in the data center | Depends on office PC |
| Risk of file damage | High if links drop | Low | Low |
| Mapped drives on laptops | Required | Not needed | Not needed |
| Actian Zen upkeep | Your team | Managed with your Sage partner | Your team |
| Office hardware | Server plus PCs left on | None | PCs left on |
Who it’s for
Hosted Sage 300 CRE for Builders and Property Teams
Sage 300 CRE users usually span accounting, operations, estimating and property management. Hosting gives each group the same reliable access.
Contractors
Commercial and Civil Builders
Job Cost, Contracts and Equipment users get fast access from the office or the field.
Preconstruction
Estimating Teams
Estimators work with cost history and databases from anywhere, without copying files to laptops.
Real estate
Developers and Property Managers
Property Management and lease data stay protected and available across the portfolio.
Multi-office
Firms With Regional Offices
Every office connects to the same environment instead of running its own copy.
What’s included
What’s Included in Sage 300 CRE Hosting
We host Sage 300 CRE as Sage designed it, then make it reachable from anywhere.
01
Managed Server & Actian Zen
A server sized for your data folders and user count, with the Actian Zen engine installed and monitored.
- Dedicated resources available
- Database engine monitoring
- SSD storage for data folders
02
Migration of Data Folders
We move every company and data folder, update paths and test each module before go-live.
- All data folders and companies
- Path and mapping updates
- Custom reports and forms
03
Role-Based Access
Named logins with MFA for each user, with folder permissions that match Sage 300 CRE security.
- Accounting, PM and estimating roles
- MFA on every login
- Quick offboarding
04
Layered Security & MFA
Security controls that line up with the FTC Safeguards Rule, which covers firms that handle customer financial data.
- Multi-factor authentication on every login
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Firewall, endpoint protection and monitoring
05
Automated Backups & Recovery
Your Sage 300 CRE data is backed up automatically and copied off-site. Restores are tested, so a backup is something we’ve proven we can bring back.
- Scheduled, automated backups
- Off-site copies for disaster recovery
- Point-in-time restores on request
06
Estimating & Connected Apps
Host Sage Estimating, Office Connector, reporting tools and Microsoft 365 on the same server.
- Sage Estimating databases
- Office Connector and Excel
- Document management tools
How it works
How We Move Sage 300 CRE to the Cloud
Sage 300 CRE moves need careful path and database planning. We test every module before cutover.
Discovery Call
We review your Sage 300 CRE version, users, company data size, add-ons and integrations.
~30 minEnvironment Build
We size and secure the server, set up named users with MFA, and install Sage 300 CRE, Actian Zen and your data folders.
Built to your setupMigration & Testing
Your Sage 300 CRE data moves over, and we test logins, permissions, printing, reports and integrations before go-live.
Weekend cutoverGo-Live & Support
Your team gets simple login guides and a walkthrough. After that, our team handles updates, monitoring and support requests.
Ongoing managementThe stakes
The Risks of Running Sage 300 CRE Locally
Sage 300 CRE environments tend to be old, customized and critical. These are the risks that come with that.
File Damage Over VPN
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Running Sage 300 CRE across a VPN means database traffic crosses the internet. Dropped connections can leave files needing repair.
Actian Zen file-based databaseDatabase License and Engine Issues
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Actian Zen licensing and engine errors can stop users from opening Sage 300 CRE. Someone needs to watch and fix them fast.
Database engine managementAging Servers
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Many Sage 300 CRE servers have been running for years. Older hardware and Windows versions add failure and security risk.
Infrastructure lifecycleData Spread Across Laptops
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When remote access is painful, estimators and PMs copy files locally. That data isn’t backed up or secured.
Shadow copiesWhat Hosting Changes
Moving to a managed cloud environment replaces the weakest parts of a local setup:
- Single office server → redundant data center infrastructure
- VPN or open remote desktop → MFA-protected, encrypted sessions
- Forgotten backups → automated, off-site and restore-tested
- Ad-hoc patching → managed Windows, SQL and application updates
- Data on laptops → data that stays on the server
Before you move
Sage 300 CRE Hosting Checklist
These answers shape the server, paths and testing plan for your move.
Your Sage 300 CRE Setup
- Which version are you on? Version 26.1 is current, so older versions may need upgrades.
- Which modules do you use? Accounting, Job Cost, Estimating, PM and Property Management.
- Where are your data folders? We map every path before moving.
- Who is your Sage partner? They should be part of upgrade and license steps.
Questions for Any Provider
- Do program, database and data sit on the same server? This matters more for Sage 300 CRE than almost any other product.
- Who handles Actian Zen licensing? License problems lock users out.
- Can you host Sage Estimating too? Estimating databases need the same care.
- How fast can you restore a data folder? Ask for a tested recovery time.
Common questions
Sage 300 CRE Hosting FAQs
What is Sage 300 CRE hosting?+
Sage 300 CRE hosting installs your licensed Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software, database engine and data folders on a managed cloud server, so users can access it securely from any office or job site.
Is Sage 300 CRE the same as Timberline?+
Yes. Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate was formerly called Timberline Office.
Why is Sage 300 CRE slow over a VPN?+
It uses a file-based Actian Zen database and mapped drives, so every lookup sends database traffic across the internet. Hosting keeps that traffic inside the data center.
Can we host Sage Estimating with Sage 300 CRE?+
Yes. Sage Estimating and its databases can run on the same hosted server, with estimators connecting from anywhere.
Do we keep our Sage 300 CRE licenses and Sage partner?+
Yes. Licenses stay with Sage, and your Sage partner can keep supporting your configuration. We manage the infrastructure.
How much does Sage 300 CRE hosting cost?+
Pricing depends on users, modules, data size and server resources. We quote after a discovery call.
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