FileMaker Server 11
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-use server software for securely managing your FileMaker Pro databases.
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Product Description
Get reliable, high-performance access to your critical data
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-use server software for securely managing your FileMaker Pro databases.
When using FileMaker Go for iPhone and iPad, connect to databases hosted on FileMaker Server for instant access to the most current information. Any changes you make to your data while you’re on the go are immediately accessible to your entire team. Connect to FileMaker Server using a local wireless network or over the Internet using Wi-Fi or 3G.
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 ViewGet detailed visibility into every FileMaker Pro client on the server to help diagnose potential issues.
- Backup File CloneSave an empty version of your database to help preserve the schema and architecture of your file while troubleshooting your database.
- Save or Load SchedulesAutomatically 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 AccountsGet the access privileges you need by selecting a specific user account to run system-level scripts.
- Script Time LimitsSet optional time limits for script schedules to keep your databases running more efficiently.
System Requirements
These are the system requirements for both FileMaker Server 11 and FileMaker Server 11 Advanced.
| Operating System | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
|
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Windows 7 Professional Edition Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2 |
CPU: Core Duo RAM: 2 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
CPU: Dual CPU RAM: 4 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
| Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2 |
CPU: Pentium 3.4 GHz RAM: 2 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
CPU: Dual CPU/Core Duo RAM: 4 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
| Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.6 (Intel-based Mac) |
CPU: Dual Core RAM: 4 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
CPU: Dual core RAM: 8 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
| Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server version 10.5.8 (Intel-based Mac) |
CPU: 1.67 GHz Intel Core Duo RAM: 2 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
CPU: Dual Core RAM: 4 GB Hard drive: 80+ GB |
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.
Capacities
The table below lists the tested and theoretical maximum simultaneous connection limits for FileMaker Server 11 and FileMaker Server 11 Advanced. Tested maximums reflect the test configuration and do not represent a guarantee of performance.
| FileMaker Server 11 | FileMaker Server 11 Advanced | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of clients | Tested | Theoretical | Tested | Theoretical |
| FileMaker Pro | 250 | 250 | 250 | No Limit** |
| Custom Web Publishing (CWP)* | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| IWP | N/A | N/A | 100 | 100 |
| ODBC/JDBC | N/A | N/A | 50 | 50 |
* Multiple users can share a single CWP connection. CWP Connections are based on simultaneous request events,
rather than persistent connections.
** Connections are limited only by your hardware and operating system.
Compatibility
FileMaker Server 11 and FileMaker Server 11 Advanced support FileMaker Pro 10/Pro 10 Advanced and FileMaker Pro 9/Pro 9 Advanced databases. While FileMaker Pro 8.x/Pro 8.x Advanced and FileMaker Pro 7/Developer 7 have the same file format as later versions of FileMaker Pro, they are not supported by FileMaker Server 11 and FileMaker Server 11 Advanced due to product obsolescence.
Databases hosted by FileMaker Server 11 will only support the features specific to the client version. For example, FileMaker Pro 10 databases will not support FileMaker Charts, even if hosted by FileMaker Server 11.
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 Server 2008 R2 SP1
- Windows 7 Professional Edition
- Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2
- Windows Vista Business SP2
- 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.
