The Database Server for Growing
Workgroups
FileMaker Server software, for Windows, Mac OS X, Mac OS and
Red Hat® Linux, delivers an outstanding database server
for network administrators as well as for users of FileMaker
Pro 5, 5.5 and now 6.
FileMaker Server is high-performance relational database engine accelerates
FileMaker Pro operations over a network both by increasing
the speed of database operations and by allowing up to 250
simultaneous guests per server—while hosting up to
125 database files. These capabilities make it an excellent
choice for departments and workgroups in any size business.
For administrators, this release of FileMaker Server delivers
the ability to automatically update and deploy plug-ins
to clients across the network. One update of a plug-in on
the server updates all users of a FileMaker solution.
COMPATIBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY
Administrators will appreciate the cross-platform support
for TCP/IP which eases deployment for Windows, Mac OS X,
and Mac OS workgroup guests. This flexibility and compatibility
mean that FileMaker Server can fit into corporate environments
seamlessly.
And while FileMaker Server software contains powerful tools
for IS professionals, it’s so easy to set up and run
that nontechnical people will feel comfortable with installation
and day-to-day server management.
The critical task of backing up FileMaker Pro databases
on a regular basis can be automated and scheduled to be
performed even while guests are connected.
Register FileMaker Server on your LDAP server for easy
login from FileMaker Pro and tracking from the IT department.
Now your FileMaker Pro 5, 5.5 and 6 databases can run faster
and be accessible to more users with the power of FileMaker
Server.
Remote Administration
Remote database administration function allows an administrator
to keep track of users and files on the network, check workload
levels, and monitor and review network file operation.