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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

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

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Christian Schmitz

Security tidbits for FileMaker

Essential Security Tips for Protecting Your FileMaker Solutions Source: https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2024-10-14/Security_tidbits_for_FileMaker/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker We talked about various things at the FileMaker conference in Rome and security is a concern for everyone. Especially as scripted attacks got frequently. Rename Admin Have you ever put a FileMaker Server on the internet? You may note that people knowing your address try

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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

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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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Alexey Dubov

FMS, bypass authorisation

Bypass authorization of FileMaker Server or “there is no such category” Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/bypass_auth/ CVE FileMaker Server CVE-2024-27790 Menu Introduction In the summer of 2023, I decided to investigate the internal communication protocol between FileMaker clients and the server. This led to the discovery of perhaps the most significant vulnerability in the platform’s history. I discovered that it

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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

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Alexey Dubov

FileMaker, dylib hijacking

Understanding the Risks and Mitigations of dylib Hijacking in macOS FileMaker Pro CVE-2023-42920 Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/dylib/ CVE macOS FileMaker Pro CVE-2023-42920 Menu Introduction The dylib hijacking vulnerability for macOS is well known and studied. But from a FileMaker developer’s point of view, I have not seen any analysis of this problem. I will begin a little bit from afar. Embedding into someone else’s

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Richard Carlton

Long Distance Upgrades in FileMaker

Richard Carlton, Jul 30, 2024, FileMaker Training Videos Menu Introduction to FileMaker Upgrades To top Upgrading FileMaker to its latest version is a decision that many organizations delay, often due to concerns about cost, downtime, or compatibility. However, running an outdated version of FileMaker comes with several risks, including slower performance, security vulnerabilities, and compatibility

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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

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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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Claus Lavendt

Install and configure your Claris FileMaker Server

Claus Lavendt, Claris Engage 2024 Menu Introduction Welcome to this comprehensive guide on installing and configuring Claris FileMaker Server, with insights from Claus Lavendt’s presentation. This expanded version aims to provide you with not only the necessary technical steps but also the critical reasoning behind them. By delving into network architecture, backup strategies, and security

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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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Weihao Ding

Ultimate Guide to Modernizing a FileMaker Legacy Application

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

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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).