FileMaker Server 10 (Win/Mac) Academic

WHAT DOES ACADEMIC MEAN?

Academic software is not licensed for use in a commercial environment or a business. It is intended for use by Students and Teachers. Academic software includes the same software as the regular retail versions but with discounted pricing. The software is not limited or different from the commercial version.

Manufacturers offer Academic software to Students and Teachers at discounted prices, but again, the software is not different in any way than the Commercial version.

FileMaker Server 10 is the fast, reliable, easy-to-manage database server software for groups of FileMaker Pro users that lets you securely share your databases over a network or on the web.

Simply install FileMaker Server 10 on a dedicated computer and upload your FileMaker Pro solutions to the server. Installation and configuration takes just 20 minutes or less. You'll be able to securely manage your databases from anywhere, schedule live backups and get 24/7 availability.

What's New in FileMaker Server 10:

• Schedule import and export of records for automated reporting - no more robots required!
• Send mail via SMTP directly from FileMaker Server 10 for faster distribution - no email client needed

• Schedule automatic database verification tests to check for consistency and errors.
• View a snapshot of your database logs to quickly pinpoint trouble spots.

• Get 10 PHP Site Assistant themes - plus one for the iPhone - to create visually stunning websites in minutes.
• Use the built-in PHP Preview to look at your websites before publishing them live.

Top 10 Reasons to Use FileMaker Server 10

• Manage databases remotely from any computer on the network.
• Schedule automatic backups for data protection.
• Automate administrative tasks with the Admin Console.
• Receive email notifications of errors or completed maintenance activities.
• Share with larger groups of users compared to peer-to-peer sharing.*
• Centralise your live external SQL connections.
• Publish data to the web using PHP or XSLT.
• Use the PHP Site Assistant for step-by-step help in creating PHP websites.
• Secure data transfers with SSL encryption.
• Manage user access through external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory.

* FileMaker Server 10 supports up to 250 simultaneous users versus a maximum of 9 simultaneous users with peer-to-peer sharing in FileMaker Pro 10.

FileMaker Server 10: Version Comparison

System Requirements:

Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2, Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP1, Windows Vista Business SP1

• Pentium 3.4 GHz (Dual CPU/Core Duo Recommended)
• Minimum 1 GB (2 GB Recommended)
• 80 GB Hard disk space

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.5.4 (Intel-based Mac)

• 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo (Dual core Recommended)
• Minimum 1 GB (2 GB Recommended)
• 80 GB Hard disk space

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.5.4 (PowerPC-based Mac)

• 2GHz PowerPC G5 (Dual G5 Recommended)
• Minimum 1 GB (2 GB Recommended)
• 80 GB Hard disk space

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.4.11 (Intel-based Mac)

• 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo (Dual core Recommended)
• Minimum 1 GB (2 GB Recommended)
• 80 GB Hard disk space

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.4.11 (PowerPC-based Mac)

• 2GHz PowerPC G5 (Dual G5 Recommended)
• Minimum 1 GB (2 GB Recommended)
• 80 GB Hard disk space

Additional Requirements:
The Admin Console, PHP Site Assistant, and XSLT Site Assistant work on machines that have network access to FileMaker Server 10. The supported operating systems for these applications are:

Networking
TCP/IP; FileMaker Server 10 is limited to 250 simultaneous FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced client connections and FileMaker Server 10 Advanced is limited to 999 simultaneous FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced client connections; each FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced client requires a licensed copy of FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced 8.x, 9, or 10.

Web browser requirements
To use a database shared with Instant Web Publishing, Windows web users need Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or Firefox 3.0. Mac users need Safari 3.1.2 or Firefox 3.0. On both platforms, some earlier versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Safari are blocked. Other Mozilla family browsers are not blocked, but are unsupported and users will receive a dialog encouraging them to upgrade to a supported browser. JavaScript must be enabled in the web browser.

Product information is advisory only. Specifications and compatibility should be checked with the manufacturer before order. Images are for illustrative purposes only.