Claris Support
Source: https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=13625&language=en_US
FileMaker Server is responsible for securely hosting FileMaker Pro databases to Windows, OS X, Web, and iOS clients. Because FileMaker Server can be the “central hub” for which all your clients access your solutions and data, it is critical that FileMaker Server be optimized for performance and reliability. There are several hardware and software factors that can impact your installation of FileMaker Server. This series of articles discusses those factors and provides suggestions and best practices to get the most out of FileMaker Server and your hosted solutions.
GENERAL RESOURCES:
Ensure your machine(s) meets the system and hardware requirements:
Understanding the system requirements for FileMaker Server
General Hardware Considerations for FileMaker Server
General Hardware Considerations for FileMaker Server when using FileMaker WebDirect
When running FileMaker Server in an environment that uses a firewall, be sure to configure the firewall on each machine to allow FileMaker Server to communicate.
Ports used by FileMaker Server
Port forwarding information
FileMaker Server allows you to deploy its components on multiple machines to improve overall performance:
Components of FileMaker Server 16 and deployment alternatives
Components of FileMaker Server 14 and 15 deployment alternatives
The FileMaker Server Installation and Configuration Guide provides detailed information on installing FileMaker Server in a one-machine and two-machine deployment.
FileMaker Server Installation and Configuration Guide
Click here for more information on FileMaker Server deployment and configuration.
NOTE: During installation, FileMaker Server 15 and earlier will connect to the internet and install Microsoft Application Request Routing (ARR) if ARR is not already installed on the machine. If you are installing FileMaker Server without an internet connection, click here for instructions to manually download and install the ARR modules.
If performance is a primary concern, there are a few options and features that can be configured in the FileMaker Server Admin Console:
Settings In FileMaker Server That Can Affect Performance
There are many things you can do to your operating system to get the most out of FileMaker Server:
General Performance Tips for FileMaker Server for Windows
General Performance Tips for FileMaker Server for Mac OS X
TROUBLESHOOTING & KNOWN ISSUES:
Troubleshooting:
Reinstalling FileMaker Server to troubleshoot an issue
FileMaker Server for Windows Performance Monitoring
FileMaker Server for Mac OS X Performance Monitoring
FileMaker Server’s Built-In Monitoring Tools
Software Updates, Supplemental Files and Templates
Energy-Saving Features Can Cause Users to Be Disconnected From FileMaker Pro Server
Known Issues:
FileMaker Server Installation Known Issues
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Uninstalling FileMaker Server
Disk Formatting Recommendations for Mac OS X and FileMaker Products
Assisted install FileMaker Server and Server Advanced
Setting OS level permission via Terminal on Mac OS X
FileMaker Server and Microsoft SharePoint/Small Business Server
