Jacob Taylor, April 18, 2024, FileMaker Training Videos Menu Introduction To top FileMaker Server is a critical tool for managing databases, but like all server systems, it is vulnerable to crashes, hardware failures, and software issues. To avoid operational disruptions, it’s vital to have a well-planned emergency restoration strategy in place. This detailed blog post
Richard Carlton, Mar 4, 2024, FileMaker Training Videos Menu: Introduction Ensuring the security of your FileMaker database is a critical component of maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Properly managing access to records and layouts not only protects sensitive data but also tailors the user experience based on roles and responsibilities. This
Wim Decorte, Claris Engage 2024 As the complexity of digital ecosystems continues to evolve, ensuring the security of the applications we build has never been more important. With the increasing sophistication of attacks, even a small oversight can lead to catastrophic results such as data breaches, fines, or damage to reputation. This blog post delves
Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/FileMaker-Server-Version-Comparison?language=en_US See features added in: FileMaker Server 2024 Features Description x FileMaker Server administrators now have clearer visibility on schedules and better tools to manage teams and users. FileMaker Server Admin Console consolidates all schedules in one view so administrators can better avoid automation conflicts Administrators can block new user connections to ensure maintenance integrity Administrator roles allow more
John Newhoff, Dec 28, 2023, Portage Bay blog Source: https://www.portagebay.com/blog/streamlining-quality-management-how-filemaker-powers-iso-9001-compliance-in-real-world-businesses/ We Can Help You Navigate the Complex World of Quality Management Systems & ISO 9001 Compliance For virtually all of my thirty-plus years at Portage Bay, we have helped numerous small and medium-sized companies navigate the complex world of Quality Management Systems (QMS), primarily in FileMaker Pro
Xandon Frogget, Aug 29, 2023, Portage Bay blog Source: https://www.portagebay.com/blog/turbocharging-your-filemaker-email-workflow-with-oauth20-why-its-time-for-an-upgrade/ OAuth 2.0 is the industry-standard protocol for authorization. OAuth 2.0 focuses on client developer simplicity while providing specific authorization flows for web applications, desktop applications, mobile phones, and living room devices.OAuth.net Stop Clinging to SMTP – Embrace the Robustness of OAuth 2.0 Buckle up, Claris FileMaker fans—change
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,
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
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