Jacob Taylor, April 21, 2021, FileMaker Training Videos Introduction FileMaker Server crashes are inevitable in high-demand environments. A quick and structured response is key to minimizing downtime, safeguarding data, and ensuring that such incidents don’t repeat. This guide provides a deep dive into diagnosing the cause, executing a proper recovery, preventing future crashes, and completing
Implementing Comprehensive Audit Logs in FileMaker: An In-Depth Guide Calvin Mosiman, Jan 6, 2021, FileMaker Training Videos Table of Contents Introduction In today’s data-driven world, maintaining a detailed record of all actions performed within a database system is not just a best practice but often a legal necessity. Audit logs play a critical role in
Templates for Zabbix 5 and 6 ClickWorks blog Source: https://www.clickworks.eu/en/monitoring-filemaker-server-with-zabbix/ Cloud, On premises and hybrid installations of FileMaker Server Claris is moving towards towards a Saas (Software as a Service) model. The strategy is Cloud first – but not Cloud only. Here at ClickWorks we fully support this. Although we also believe on-premises or “own-cloud”
Claris Support Source: https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=13625&language=en_US FileMaker Server is responsible for securely hosting FileMaker Pro databases to Windows, OS X, Web, and iOS clients. Because FileMaker Server can be the “central hub” for which all your clients access your solutions and data, it is critical that FileMaker Server be optimized for performance and reliability. There are several hardware
A Comprehensive Guide Justin Pfefferle, Oct 2, 2020, Claris Engage 2020 Table of Contents Introduction Deploying a FileMaker solution is a multifaceted process that requires careful planning, preparation, and execution. FileMaker offers a versatile environment that can be tailored to a variety of deployment needs, from small internal setups to robust cloud-based infrastructures. This guide
Koen Van Hulle, Claris Engage 2020 Menu: Introduction: Why Cloud Security for FileMaker Server Matters #tag1 With the increasing shift toward cloud-hosted solutions, securing your FileMaker Server has never been more critical. Hosting your FileMaker solution in the cloud offers many advantages, including accessibility and scalability, but it also presents significant security challenges. At Claris
Koen Van Hulle, Claris Engage 2020 Menu Introduction: Why SSL Certificates Matter for FileMaker Server #tag1 With the rising number of data breaches and cybersecurity threats, securing the connection between your FileMaker Server and your users has become essential. An SSL certificate ensures that all communication between your server and clients is encrypted, preventing potential
Beth Bennet, Sep 23, 2020, Soliant Consulting Blog Source: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/customizing-zabbix-filemaker-server/ The default dashboard that you get with a new Zabbix instance is not exactly optimized for monitoring a FileMaker server (see Figure 1). It focuses on displaying Problems, in two different ways, adds an analog clock showing your own current time, not the server’s time (why would
Authenticating Access to Your Solution with Microsoft Azure Active Directory Edward McPike, Claris Engage 2020 Table of Contents Introduction In the modern digital era, ensuring secure and efficient access to applications is paramount. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services and remote work environments, managing user authentication becomes both more complex and more critical. Microsoft Azure
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,
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.
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
Claris Support Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/Reinstalling-FileMaker-Server-to-troubleshoot-an-issue-1503693085688?language=en_US FileMaker’s Support Methodology identifies the application as a factor to consider when troubleshooting an issue. The most certain way to rule out the Server application is to perform a clean uninstall and reinstall of FileMaker Server. Follow the steps below to completely uninstall FileMaker Server while preserving your settings and data. Table of Contents Backup databasesSave schedulesClose
Interpreting MacOS Crash Reports: Diagnosing Issues in FileMaker Server Source: https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2019-10-15/Reading_crash_reports_on_MacOS/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker After the Windows crash report from earlier today where we couldn’t do much, here is an example for one where we could help on MacOS. When you find a crash report in /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports folder (for server software) or ~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports (for user software), you can
Interpreting Windows Crash Reports: Diagnosing Issues in FileMaker Server Source: https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2019-10-15/Analyzing_crash_dump_files_for/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker On Windows if an application like FileMaker Server crashes, you’ll find a dmp file for the crash. For example in C:\WINDOWS\MiniDump folder. Once you got the file, you wonder how to read it. It seems like the best was to use WinDbg application from