FileMaker Server Overview
FileMaker Server is a software package available through Adatasol Inc. for opening FrameReady over a computer network.
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FileMaker Server allows you to open FrameReady on more than one computer or device.
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FileMaker Server software is installed on a separate computer that is dedicated to sharing your FrameReady files. The system requirements for this computer are strict.
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Typically, you do not access FrameReady on this computer, but instead, access is from other computers over your Local Area Network (LAN) over ethernet (recommended) or wifi (not recommended).
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While earlier versions of FrameReady could be shared with up to five devices using peer-to-peer, Claris (formerly FileMaker Inc.) has discontinued peer-to-peer networking and now requires the use of FileMaker Server to share FrameReady to multiple computers/devices.
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See: FileMaker Server system requirements --- www.frameready.com/server
Important!
If you choose to run your server "headless," that is, without a monitor, keyboard or mouse, then you must have a backup monitor, mouse, and keyboard available for Tech Support calls. Alternatively, have a remote desktop solution setup so that you can "dial into" the server computer from another computer on your network.
Additional benefits to using FileMaker Server
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Improved FrameReady performance over your LAN able to support hundreds of users
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Built-in automatic backups which can be scheduled hourly, daily, or weekly
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Creates a security log file to track unauthorised access to your data
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Reduces risk of damaged files
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Share data with more than five devices
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If you purchase a static IP address from your Internet Service Provider, and route port 5003 to your server computer, then you can access FrameReady off-site.
See: Remote Access
Please contact Adatasol Inc. for more information about FileMaker Server.
General Performance Tips for FileMaker Server
For Windows
For Mac
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