18 mins

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.

17 mins

Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Exploring the New FileMaker Server 2024 Version 21.1

A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancements and Key Features Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Nov 9, 2024, CyberFM Table of Contents Introduction To top Claris has once again expanded the functionality and reliability of its flagship database server with the release of FileMaker Server 2024 Version 21.1. This latest release is packed with new capabilities aimed at enhancing network

25 mins

Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Monitoring Tools for FileMaker Server

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 22, 2024, CyberFM Monitoring tools are essential for maintaining the stability, performance, and security of your FileMaker Server. These tools enable developers and administrators to automate tasks, gain insights into server activity, and address issues before they escalate. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the top monitoring tools available for FileMaker

21 mins

David Hamann

FileMaker Server Admin Console: Access and Role Restriction Issues

Uncovering Access and Role Restriction Vulnerabilities in the FileMaker Server Admin Console Source: https://davidhamann.de/2024/10/09/fms-bypassing-restrictions/ With a few security features added to the FileMaker Server Admin Console in the last few versions, I decided to play around with them to see how they are implemented. In this article I want to highlight three of the issues

16 mins

Dirk Schittko

FileMaker Under Linux

Dirk Schittko, Oct 1, 2024, FileMaker Konferenz 2024 Menu At FMK 2024, Dirk Schittko delivered an insightful talk on the intricacies of setting up and managing FileMaker Server on Linux, particularly on Ubuntu. FileMaker Server, traditionally a Windows or macOS application, has found a new home in Linux, offering increased performance, cost savings, and reliability

22 mins

Claus Lavendt

The Missing Admin Tool for FileMaker Server with Claus Lavendt

Claus Lavendt, FileMaker Training Videos – Aug 14, 2024 FileMaker Server is an essential component for hosting FileMaker databases, but its built-in administrative tools often leave much to be desired, particularly for users managing large deployments or needing fine-grained control. Enter Claus Lavendt’s Missing Admin Tool, a robust, free, and open-source solution that fills the

35 mins

Doug Wallis

The developer’s edge Claris FileMaker 2024 security features

Jasper Schoonackers (Lesterius), Doug Wallis, and Sangita Banerjee (Claris) , Claris Community Live 6 Data breaches and cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the security of your database systems is more critical than ever. Claris FileMaker 2024 introduces a comprehensive suite of new security features and enhancements designed to help developers, administrators, and organizations protect

18 mins

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

72 mins

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

16 mins

Jacob Taylor

FileMaker 2024 Server Q&A with Wim Decorte and Jacob Taylor

Wim Decorte, Jacob Taylor, Jun 11, 2024, In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the FileMaker 2024 Server (also known as FileMaker 21) Q&A session featuring experts Wim Decorte from Soliant Consulting and Jacob Taylor from RCC. This session provided a comprehensive look at FileMaker Server’s latest features, performance optimizations, and essential

27 mins

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

20 mins

Claris Support

FileMaker Server Version Comparison

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

28 mins

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,

12 mins

Matt Petrowsky

Running FileMaker Server in Docker Desktop

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

74 mins

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