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Claris Support

Running FileMaker Server in a Docker container for Ubuntu 20.04

Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/Running-FileMaker-Server-in-a-Docker-container-for-Ubuntu-20-04?language=en_US Claris Engineering Blog August 1, 2022 Updates: This engineering blog describes why you might want to use Claris FileMaker Server with Docker and how to set up a Docker image containing FileMaker Server. You can set up FileMaker Server in a Docker container as a primary or secondary machine to deploy your database.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Securing Plugin Licenses in FileMaker: Addressing Breaches, Legal Implications, and Evolving Security Practices

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 8, 2024, CyberFM Many FileMaker developers rely on hardcoded license keys for plugin solutions. I have a few questions regarding this approach: Overview of Plugin License Texts Following the blog post, you’ll find the detailed license texts for major FileMaker plugins. This section serves as a guide to understand how each plugin

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Understanding the OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities for Large Language Model Applications

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 26, 2024, CyberFM Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 have become integral to numerous applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, content generation, and more. While these models offer remarkable capabilities, they also introduce a new set of security challenges that must be addressed to

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Claris Support

Running FileMaker Server in a Docker container for Ubuntu 20.04

Claris Support The Linux’s FileMaker server installer now have a docker folder which contains a bunch of script to build and deploy a FileMaker Server on docker. You can rely on it instead of the article. Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/Running-FileMaker-Server-in-a-Docker-container-for-Ubuntu-20-04?language=en_US Claris Engineering Blog August 1, 2022 Updates: This engineering blog describes why you might want to use

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David Hamann

Exploring the fmp12 file format; or: what was my password again?

Decoding the fmp12 File Format: A Deep Dive into Passwords and Account Security Source: https://davidhamann.de/2024/06/17/how-does-filemaker-store-passwords/ Introduction On This Page I had been planning for a while to dive deeper into the fmp12 file format to explore how data is organized and how accounts and passwords are stored. A few months ago, I finally found the

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Jacob Taylor

Emergency Restoration Considerations for FileMaker Server

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

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Claris Support

PHP no longer bundled with FileMaker Server

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,

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David Hamann

Deciphering the FileMaker Server keystore

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

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Chris Moyer

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Heidi Porter, Chris Moyer, EngageU 2022 Table of Contents Introduction: Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape Heidi Porter and Chris Moyer emphasize the critical need for organizations and individuals to understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Over the past decade, attacks have become more sophisticated, targeting personal devices, organizational networks, and even public infrastructure. As more services

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Chris Moyer

Ransomware Roundup

DIGFM: Table of Contents Introduction Ransomware attacks have surged in both frequency and sophistication, posing a significant threat to organizations worldwide. These attacks can cripple operations, lead to substantial financial losses, and damage reputations. For organizations using FileMaker Servers—a popular platform for creating custom apps that work seamlessly across devices—the stakes are particularly high due

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Charles Delfs

Introducing HAM, A dead simple way to manage authorization

HAM: Simplified, Powerful Authorization for Complex FileMaker Apps Charles Delfs, June 4, 2021, dotFMP Berlin 2021 Managing complex user authorizations in FileMaker apps is often a daunting task. With multiple user types, permissions, and plan tiers, it’s easy for developers to get lost in a maze of scripts, conditions, and configuration settings. HAM, or the

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John Newhoff

FileMaker and Ransomware

John Newhoff, Jun 17, 2021, Portage Bay blog Source: https://www.portagebay.com/blog/filemaker-and-ransomware/ With the recent highly publicized attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS, we’ve had questions from some of our clients about protecting FileMaker data from ransomware attacks. While we are always careful to make it clear that we are not security professionals, we also try to do our best to answer

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Mislav Kos

Modern DevOps: Making the Switch

A Comprehensive and Detailed Guide Mislav Kos, Sep 2, 2020, Claris Engage 2020 Table of Contents Introduction The adoption of DevOps practices in FileMaker development can drastically improve the efficiency, quality, and agility of your projects. This guide dives deep into the transition from traditional development methods to a modern DevOps approach, focusing on tools,

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Wim Decorte

OneLogin for FileMaker User Authentication

The Past and Future of Authentication – a Recap. And Introducing OneLogin to Authenticate FileMaker Users Wim Decorte, Mar 26, 2020, Soliant Consulting Blog Source: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/onelogin-filemaker-authentication/ In recent months you have seen quite a few blog articles from us around OAuth authentication for various aspects of the FileMaker platform. This blog post introduces a new addendum

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Ronnie Rios

FileMaker Security, Inside and Out – Protecting Your Data

Ronnie Rios, FileMaker DevCon 2015 In today’s digital world, securing sensitive information such as customer data, financial records, and intellectual property is critical for businesses of all sizes. In his 2015 DevCon session, Ronnie Rios highlighted the main security threats facing FileMaker users and provided practical solutions for addressing these risks. This blog post offers