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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

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Jacob Taylor

Install FileMaker Server 2023 on macOS

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

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Jacob Taylor

Install FileMaker Server 2023 on Linux

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).

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Wim Decorte

Using Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) to Authenticate Your FileMaker Users

Exploring Cross-Platform Authentication with AD FS in FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud Wim Decorte, Apr 8, 2020, Soliant Consulting Blog Security is in Soliant Consulting’s DNA, which is why our team has been pushing so hard on exploring and documenting various ways you can securely authenticate the users who need access to your FileMaker apps.

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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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Heather McCue

Compliance Is a Process: FileMaker Is Your Toolbox

Heather McCue, FileMaker DevCon 2019 Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, understanding and achieving compliance is more critical than ever for developers and organizations alike. Regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and the CCPA present significant challenges but also opportunities for developers to showcase their expertise in building secure, compliant applications. The session “Compliance Is

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Wim Decorte

External Authentication Options in FileMaker: EA, SSO, AD, OD, OAuth, LDAP

Mastering External Authentication in FileMaker: EA, SSO, AD, OD, OAuth, and LDAP Unveiled Wim Decorte, FileMaker DevCon 2017 Table of Contents Introduction In today’s interconnected digital landscape, managing user authentication efficiently and securely is paramount. The FileMaker Platform, widely used for creating custom apps, recognizes this need and has evolved to support various external authentication

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Alexis Gehrt

FileMaker Security, Security, Security.

Alexis Gehrt, FileMaker Konferenz 2015 Menu Why FileMaker Pro is Secure? In his 2015 FMK talk, Alexis Gehrt laid the groundwork by affirming that FileMaker Pro is fundamentally a secure platform, but warned that understanding and configuring security is essential to protecting sensitive data. While FileMaker Pro is built with multi-layered security architecture, relying on

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Tim Neudecker

Partnering with IT for Successful FileMaker Deployment

Tim Neudecker, FileMaker DevCon 2015 Successfully deploying FileMaker in large organizations requires more than just technical know-how. A strong partnership with the IT department is critical for navigating security, infrastructure, and compliance challenges. Tim Neudecker’s DevCon 2015 session sheds light on the strategies for overcoming these challenges by fostering collaboration between developers and IT. This

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Rosemary Tietge

Security – The Threat Landscape and the FileMaker Platform

Rosemary Tietge, FileMaker DevCon 2014 In an era where data breaches make regular headlines, securing business data has never been more critical. Rosemary Tietge’s DevCon 2014 session focused on the evolving threat landscape, security trends, and how FileMaker users can mitigate these risks by leveraging FileMaker’s built-in security tools. This post provides an in-depth exploration

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Wim Decorte

From the Tower of Babel: FileMaker Server and Directory Services and LDAP

Wim Decorte, Dec 20, 2012, Soliant Consulting Blog Source: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/filemaker-server-directory-ldap/ When you host a FileMaker solution on FileMaker Server you can take advantage of a very powerful feature to use accounts and groups already in the company’s Windows Active Directory or the OS X Open Directory. For the feature to work you need only two

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David Head

FileMaker Security

David Head, FileMaker DevCon 2012 Database security is an essential but often overlooked aspect of system development, typically only considered in the final stages before deployment. In his 2012 DevCon session, David Head emphasized the need for security planning to begin at the initial stages of database development and to be regularly revisited throughout the