Claris Engineering Blog December 29, 2020 Updates: In Windows and macOS, Claris FileMaker Server versions before 19.5.2 support Custom Web Publishing (CWP) with PHP. However, PHP is no longer bundled with FileMaker Server on Windows or macOS. Additionally, CWP with PHP is deprecated starting with FileMaker Server 19.5.2. This engineering blog describes bundling PHP with FileMaker Server,
Matt Petrowsky, Jul 12, 2023, FileMaker Magazine Source: https://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/running-filemaker-server-docker-desktop The files you need are part of a FileMaker Server installation. You need to install a Linux FileMaker server somewhere then you’ll find them within a Tools subfolder. Installing into a local VM (Parallels, VM Ware, VirtualBox) will give you access to the Docker files. Table
Weihao Ding, Jun 16, 2023, Direct Impact Solutions Blog Source: https://www.directimpactsolutions.com/en/modernizing-a-fm-legacy-app/ Why should I modernize my apps? Why should I modernize my apps? What is a legacy app? There are a few factors that, when combined, constitute a legacy app. Apps carrying technical debt and using outdated technologies that are critical for day-to-day operations are
Unlocking the Secrets of the FileMaker Server Keystore: A Cryptographic Exploration Source: https://davidhamann.de/2023/05/29/deciphering-the-filemaker-keystore/ Introduction On This Page While checking out how the FileMaker Pro to Server upload feature worked, I noticed that credentials were encrypted using a RSA public key before being sent to the server. I looked into FileMaker Server’s installation directory and found that
Alec Gregory, May 25, 2023, Beezwax blog Source: https://blog.beezwax.net/lets-make-an-audit-log-with-claris-filemaker/ Claris FileMaker 2023 puts powerful, native audit logging within reach of developers, with a greatly reduced code footprint compared to existing approaches. In this blog post we introduce the OnWindowTransaction script trigger, leveraging it along with native FileMaker script transactions to create an audit log that is efficient, scalable, flexible, performant,
A Comprehensive Guide Jacob Taylor, May 8, 2023, FileMaker Training Videos Table of Contents Introduction FileMaker Server 2023 is a robust and scalable server software designed to host and manage your FileMaker solutions securely and efficiently. Installing it on macOS requires careful attention to system requirements and detailed steps to ensure optimal performance. This comprehensive
A Comprehensive Guide Jacob Taylor, May 5, 2023, FileMaker Training Videos Table of Contents Introduction FileMaker Server 2023 is a robust, scalable server software designed to host and manage your FileMaker applications securely and efficiently. Running FileMaker Server on Linux provides a cost-effective, high-performance solution, especially when leveraging cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
A Comprehensive Guide Jacob Taylor, May 4, 2023, FileMaker Training Videos Table of Contents Introduction FileMaker Server 2023 is a powerful platform for hosting and managing your FileMaker solutions securely and efficiently. Installing it on a Windows Server requires careful planning and execution to ensure optimal performance and security. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions
Wim Decorte, Apr 25, 2023, Soliant Consulting blog Source: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/transaction-logging-filemaker-2023/ OnWindowTransaction is a new event trigger in FileMaker 2023. Before we get into the details of how it works exactly, let’s clear up the terminology. The transaction that its name implies is not limited to the transactions introduced with 19.6. It covers every commit, even if you are
Duane Maas, FMDiSC 14/04/2023 Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Immutable Backups and Their Importance In today’s digital landscape, data is increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks that can compromise the integrity of your backups. This makes immutable backups crucial for any business. In his presentation, Duane Maas shared an innovative solution for automating the creation
Wim Decorte, FMDiSC 14/04/2023 Table of Contents Introduction: Why These Concepts Matter As businesses increasingly depend on technology for daily operations, discussions about disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience become essential, not optional. In his detailed presentation, Wim Decorte from Soliant Consulting tackles the often tricky but necessary conversations that FileMaker developers need to have
An In-Depth Look at Hashing and Encryption for FileMaker Developers Valentin Vollmer, March 2023, FileMaker STL Meetup In March 2023, Valentin Vollmer delivered an insightful presentation to the FileMaker STL Meetup, demystifying the concepts of hashing and encryption. This post expands on that discussion, exploring the distinctions between hashing and encryption, practical applications in FileMaker,
An In-Depth Guide Taylor Sharpe, Feb 28, 2023, Kentuckiana FM Dev Group Menu Introduction Audit logging is an essential aspect of any modern FileMaker solution, especially for businesses concerned with security, compliance, or workflow optimization. It allows developers to track the changes made to records, providing a detailed history of who changed what and when.
Keycloak 17 & FileMaker: Installation & Configuration Tutorial Duncan Baker, Sounds Essential Blog Source: https://www.soundsessential.com/support/tutorials/212-keycloak-17-filemaker-installation-configuration-tutorial-part-1-ubuntu-mysql Part 1: Ubuntu & MySQL Introduction As we have before, we need to acknowledge the excellent work from Wim Decorte and Steven Blackwell who have and continue to push the subject of security in the FileMaker platform. Our forays into
Installation & Configuration on Windows Duncan Baker, Sounds Essential Blog Source: https://www.soundsessential.com/support/tutorials/158-filemaker-server-zabbix-setting-up-a-server-part-1 FileMaker Server & Zabbix: Setting Up a Server Part 1 Lesson in Brief: Monitor FileMaker Server Via Zabbix Utilizing a Windows 10 Machine Setting up a FileMaker server and never looking at it again is a recipe for disaster. Are your backups running? Has