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Is Eaglesoft Cloud-Based? What Practices Need to Know
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Ezra Angelo
- • July 29, 2026
The question of whether Eaglesoft is cloud-based comes up frequently from practices that are evaluating their long-term software strategy. The direct answer is no. Eaglesoft is a Windows-only, server-based application. It requires a dedicated Windows Server on the local practice network. There is no cloud-native version of Eaglesoft, no browser-based access from any internet-connected device, and no officially supported fully cloud-hosted deployment from Patterson Dental.
Ekim IT Solutions is the dental-exclusive IT provider supporting Eaglesoft practices across Maine, New England, Tampa Bay, and nationally.
Here is what that means for Eaglesoft practices in 2026 and what options exist for practices that want cloud flexibility.
Eaglesoft Version 25, the current release as of 2026, continues to require a dedicated Windows Server. Supported server operating systems include Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 Standard. The server must be wired to the network and cannot run wirelessly.
Remote Desktop Access for Eaglesoft
The most common workaround for cloud-like access to Eaglesoft is remote desktop access, where a clinician connects to an Eaglesoft workstation at the practice from a remote location using Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, or a similar remote access solution. This provides access to Eaglesoft from outside the practice but is not cloud-based in the way that Curve Dental or Dentrix Ascend are. The Eaglesoft server and workstations must still be running at the practice location for remote access to work, and performance depends on both the practice’s internet upload speed and the remote user’s internet download speed.
What Cloud Access Looks Like for Eaglesoft Practices
Ekim IT Solutions configures these cloud-adjacent options for Eaglesoft practices that need remote access.
A Windows Server configured as a Remote Desktop Services host allows multiple users to connect to Eaglesoft simultaneously from outside the practice. This requires appropriate Windows Server licensing for Remote Desktop Services and sufficient server hardware resources to support concurrent remote sessions without performance degradation.
A site-to-site or client VPN allows remote workstations to connect to the practice network and access Eaglesoft as if they were on-site. This is less resource-intensive than Remote Desktop Services but requires a compatible VPN client on each remote device and a properly configured business-grade firewall at the practice.
While Eaglesoft itself cannot be cloud-hosted in a supported configuration, the Eaglesoft database and imaging data can and should be backed up to cloud storage. Ekim IT Solutions configures encrypted cloud backup of Eaglesoft data for every Eaglesoft practice we support, ensuring that a local server failure does not result in permanent data loss.
Should Eaglesoft Practices Migrate to a Cloud Platform?
Practices that need true cloud flexibility, the ability to access the full PMS from any internet-connected device without a remote desktop session, should evaluate a migration to a cloud-native platform. Dentrix Ascend, Curve Dental, and CareStack offer what Eaglesoft cannot provide natively. Migration from Eaglesoft to a cloud platform involves data conversion, imaging data migration, staff retraining, and a period of parallel system operation that requires careful IT planning. Ekim IT Solutions manages Eaglesoft migrations for practices across Maine and Tampa Bay and guides the full transition from platform evaluation through go-live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ekim IT Solutions supports Eaglesoft practices across Maine, New England, Tampa Bay, and nationally. We know exactly what options exist for Eaglesoft practices that want more flexibility without abandoning their current PMS.
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- • July 29, 2026
