A current, supported platform
Sage 500 and SQL Server run on a supported Windows Server in a professional data center, instead of aging hardware in a back office.
Sage 500 ERP Hosting
Sage 500 Hosting That Buys You Time and Removes the Risk
Sage 500 hosting moves your licensed Sage 500 ERP (formerly MAS 500) and its SQL Server databases onto a managed, monitored cloud server. Your team keeps the customized ERP it depends on, with secure access from every site. You also get room to decide what’s next for Sage 500 without a failing server making that decision for you.
Get a Sage Hosting Quote- MFA on every login
- Encrypted sessions
- Tested, off-site backups
- Migration and setup included
How it works
Stabilize Sage 500 Without Starting Over
Your customizations stay intact
Customized screens, reports and integrations move with your data. Users keep the system they know.
A clear runway to what’s next
Once Sage 500 is stable and protected, you can evaluate a replacement properly, with history still accessible after you switch.
Understanding Sage 500 hosting
What Is Sage 500 Hosting?
Sage 500 hosting is a service that installs your licensed Sage 500 ERP and its Microsoft SQL Server databases on a managed cloud server and gives authorized users encrypted remote access. Customizations, integrations and reports move with it, while the provider manages the server, SQL Server, security, backups and Windows updates.
SQL Server
managed and monitored for your Sage 500 databases
Customized
screens, reports and integrations moved and tested
0 forced
no rushed migration while you plan your ERP future
Why it matters
Mature ERP Needs Modern Infrastructure
Sage 500 customers often have years of customization, which is why they stay. The risk usually isn’t the software itself. It’s the hardware, Windows and SQL Server versions it sits on, and the shrinking number of people who know how the setup works. Hosting deals with that risk first. Sage 500 moves to current infrastructure with professional database care and tested recovery. Then you can decide whether to stay on Sage 500, move to Sage 100 or Sage 300, or go elsewhere, on a timeline that suits the business.
| Path | Disruption | Infrastructure risk | When it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay on-premise as is | None | Grows each year | Rarely the best option |
| Host Sage 500 | Low, same system | Low | Keeping Sage 500 for now |
| Re-implement on a new ERP | High | Depends on the target | When the business is ready |
| Host now, replace later | Low now, planned later | Low | Most Sage 500 customers |
Who it’s for
Hosted Sage 500 for Companies Built Around Their ERP
If Sage 500 runs core operations and you can’t afford a rushed migration, hosting protects today while you plan tomorrow.
Distribution
Distributors With Complex Workflows
Customized order, warehouse and purchasing processes keep running for every site, without a VPN.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers With Integrations
Shop-floor, EDI and reporting integrations move to the same hosted network as Sage 500.
Lean IT teams
Companies Without a DBA
SQL Server maintenance, backups and monitoring are handled for you.
Planning ahead
Leaders Evaluating a New ERP
Run Sage 500 safely during selection and keep history accessible after go-live on the new system.
What’s included
What’s Included in Sage 500 Hosting
We treat Sage 500 as the business-critical, customized ERP it is.
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Managed Server & SQL Server
A properly sized environment for Sage 500, with SQL Server maintenance, monitoring and capacity planning.
- Dedicated resources
- SQL maintenance plans
- Performance monitoring
02
Migration of Customizations
We move databases, customizations, reports and integrations, and test them with your users.
- Databases and history
- Custom screens and reports
- Integration testing
03
Secure Multi-Site Access
Named logins with MFA for every site, plus Sage 500 security roles for what each user can do.
- Per-user accounts
- MFA on every login
- Fast 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
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Automated Backups & Recovery
Your Sage 500 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
ERP Roadmap Support
When you’re ready, we help evaluate your options and keep a read-only Sage 500 archive available after you move.
- Options review
- Parallel running support
- Historical data archive
How it works
How We Move Sage 500 to the Cloud
Sage 500 moves start with a careful inventory of customizations and integrations, then a planned after-hours cutover.
Discovery Call
We review your Sage 500 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 500, SQL Server and your customizations.
Built to your setupMigration & Testing
Your Sage 500 data moves over, and we test logins, permissions, printing, reports and integrations before go-live.
After-hours 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 Leaving Sage 500 on Old Infrastructure
Most Sage 500 risk sits underneath the application. These are the issues we see most often.
Unsupported SQL Server and Windows
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Older SQL Server and Windows Server versions stop receiving security updates on Microsoft’s schedule. An ERP database on them is an easy target.
Microsoft product lifecycleLegacy Client Components
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Sage 500’s client relies on older Microsoft components. Running it on current, tested Windows builds keeps it stable as workstations change.
Client compatibilityKey-Person Dependency
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Customized Sage 500 environments are often understood by one or two people. Documented, managed hosting reduces that risk.
Undocumented setupsUnplanned Migration
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When the old server fails, companies end up choosing a new ERP under pressure. Hosting removes that pressure.
Rushed decisionsWhat 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 500 Hosting Readiness Checklist
These answers decide how we size and test your hosted Sage 500.
Your Sage 500 Environment
- Which Sage 500 version are you on? Confirm it’s a release Sage still supports.
- Which SQL Server version runs it? This decides whether we upgrade during the move.
- What’s customized? Screens, stored procedures, reports and integrations.
- Who supports your customizations? Your Sage partner should be part of testing.
Your Plan for Sage 500
- How long do you expect to keep it? Hosting works for one year or five.
- What would trigger a move? Growth, support status and reporting needs are common triggers.
- Which replacements are you considering? Sage 100, Sage 300 or another ERP.
- How long must history stay accessible? This shapes the archive plan.
Common questions
Sage 500 Hosting FAQs
What is Sage 500 hosting?+
Sage 500 hosting installs your licensed Sage 500 ERP and its SQL Server databases on a managed cloud server with secure remote access. The provider manages the server, SQL Server, security, backups and updates.
Is Sage 500 end of life?+
Sage hasn’t announced an end-of-life date for Sage 500. It continues to support current releases, but development is mostly maintenance, so many customers are planning a long-term path.
Is Sage 500 the same as MAS 500?+
Yes. Sage 500 ERP was formerly called MAS 500.
Will our Sage 500 customizations work when hosted?+
In most cases, yes. We move customizations with your data and test them with your users and Sage partner before go-live.
Should we host Sage 500 or migrate to a new ERP?+
It depends on your timeline. Hosting removes infrastructure risk now and gives you time to choose a new ERP carefully. Many companies do both: host now, migrate later.
How much does Sage 500 hosting cost?+
Pricing depends on users, database size, SQL Server licensing and server resources. We quote after a discovery call.
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