FileMaker Server 11 (Win/Mac)

Securely host groups of FileMaker Pro users over a network or on the web by adding FileMaker Server 11 (separate purchase of FileMaker Pro required). It's fast, reliable, easy-to-manage server software for managing your FileMaker Pro databases.

Or choose FileMaker Server 11 Advanced for Instant Web Publishing capabilities, ODBC/JDBC support, or to connect even larger groups of FileMaker Pro users.

Overview

• Easy installation and administration - Install FileMaker Server 11 in just 20 minutes or less. Manage your databases remotely and automate administrative tasks.
• 24/7 reliability and availability - Get access anytime to your data with 24/7 availability. Protect your data with scheduled live back-ups, which run even while your databases are in use.
• Robust scalability - Connect up to 250 FileMaker Pro users by adding FileMaker Server 11. Plus get greater security and network performance.
• Industry-standard security
  Manage user access through external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory. Use SSL encryption for secure data transfer.
• Custom Web Publishing - Create custom, data-driven websites using PHP or XML/XSLT. Use the PHP Site Assistant for step-by-step help in creating PHP websites.

What's New

Maintain and monitor databases with ease

• Enhanced Statistics View
  Get detailed visibility into every FileMaker Pro client on the server to help diagnose potential issues.
• Backup File Clone
  Save an empty version of your database to help preserve the schema and architecture of your file while troubleshooting your database.
• Save or Load Schedules
  Automatically save and load your server schedules when migrating to new hardware. No need to re-build manually.

Get more flexibility with scripting improvements

• Specify User Accounts
  Get the access privileges you need by selecting a specific user account to run system-level scripts.
• Script Time Limits
  Set optional time limits for script schedules to keep your databases running more efficiently.

Top 10 Reasons to Use FileMaker Server 11

• 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 11 supports up to 250 simultaneous users versus a maximum of 9 simultaneous users with peer-to-peer sharing in FileMaker Pro 11.

What's included

• FileMaker Pro 11 software and product documentation on DVD
• Customer Support Information
• License Key for Installation

FileMaker Server vs. FileMaker Server Advanced

System Requirements:

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 Professional Edition, Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2

• Core Duo (minimum); Dual CPU (recommended)
• 2GB of RAM (minimum); 4GB of RAM (recommended)
• 80+ GB Hard drive

Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2

• Pentium 3.4 GHz (minimum); Dual CPU/Core Duo (recommended)
• 2GB of RAM (minimum); 4GB of RAM (recommended)
• 80+ GB Hard drive

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.6 (Intel-based Mac)

• Dual Core
• 4GB of RAM (minimum); 8GB of RAM (recommended)
• 80+ GB Hard drive

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.5.8 (Intel-based Mac)

• 1.67 GHz Intel Core Duo (minimum); Dual Core (recommended)
• 2GB of RAM (minimum); 4GB of RAM (recommended)
• 80+ GB Hard drive

FileMaker Server 11 installs what you need to use PHP including the PHP engine, the FileMaker API for PHP, sample code and documentation. If you already have PHP 5.0 or higher, you can choose to keep your existing installation.

Additional Requirements
The Admin Console, PHP Site Assistant, and XSLT Site Assistant work on machines that have network access to FileMaker Server 11. The supported operating systems for these applications are:

Mac OS X

• Mac OS X 10.6 (Intel-based Mac)
• Mac OS X Server 10.6 (Intel-based Mac)
• Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Intel-based Mac)
• Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 (Intel-based Mac)

Windows

• Windows 7 Professional Edition
• Windows Vista Business SP2
• Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2
• Windows XP SP3

Networking:
TCP/IP; FileMaker Server 11 is limited to 250 simultaneous FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced client connections and FileMaker Server 11 Advanced does not limit the number of simultaneous FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced client connections; each FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced client requires a licensed copy of FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced 9, 10 or 11.

Web browser requirements:
To use a database shared with Instant Web Publishing, Windows web users need Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or 8 or Firefox 3.5. Mac users need Safari 4.x or Firefox 3.5. 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.