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
Zabbix installation on Linux Wim Decorte, Sep 11, 2019, Soliant Consulting Blog Source: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/zabbix-filemaker-starter-guide/ This post is one in a series of guides that walk you through installing, configuring, and using Zabbix to monitor your FileMaker servers: Why Zabbix? To top We believe that monitoring your FileMaker Server is crucial for a stable, performant, and
Wim Decorte, Mislav Kos, FileMaker DevCon 2019 Monitoring the health of your FileMaker Server is essential for ensuring optimal performance, security, and stability. With the removal of built-in monitoring tools from the FileMaker Admin Console in recent versions, developers and administrators need a reliable alternative to track key server metrics, manage alerts, and troubleshoot issues
Source: https://dbservices.com/blog/zabbix-filemaker-server-monitoring Aaron Kaiser, May 22, 2019, DBServices blog Zabbix, one of the largest free and open source server monitor applications with 300,000 installations worldwide, can be used to collect and display metrics from multiple FileMaker servers at once on one interface; therefore, giving you the ability to save time monitoring servers individually. Viewable from a
Peter Baanen, Jan 30, 2019, Troi Plugins blog Source: https://www.troi.com/plug-in-development/code-signing-filemaker-plugins/ To help users trust new software and more specifically plug-ins for FileMaker we sign our plug-ins. In this post we will describe how a plug-in maker can sign a plug-in on macOS and on Windows. page last updated on January 30, 2019 What is code
Wim Decorte, Nov 8, 2018, DIGFM Table of Contents Introduction In this comprehensive guide, we dive into FileMaker Server’s core functionalities, explore potential bottlenecks, and provide strategies for improving performance, scaling, and troubleshooting. This guide is heavily based on insights from Wim Decorte’s presentations, discussions, and hands-on experience with large-scale FileMaker deployments. Wim’s expertise spans
Florian Guilbert, FM Conférence 2018 Securing FileMaker Server – Best Practices 1. Hosting FileMaker Server: On-Premises vs. Data Centers When hosting a FileMaker Server, you must decide whether to host the server on-premises or in a data center. Both options have advantages and challenges that need to be carefully weighed. On-Premises Hosting: Control vs. Responsibility
Source: https://excelisys.com/fmp-tip-n-trick-filemaker-pro-audit-trail-revisited/ Doug West, Apr 26, 2018, EXcelisys, Inc Nearly four years have passed since our last Easy-Bake FileMaker Pro Audit Trail made its Internet debut. The same principles are still going strong, and now we’ve added some bells and whistles based on user feedback. The steps to implement this revised FileMaker Pro audit trail technique
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
Alan Deffenderfer, FileMaker DevCon 2017 Menu Introduction to Enterprise FileMaker Security To top FileMaker is increasingly becoming a trusted tool in enterprise environments, and with this growth comes the need for heightened security. In this session, Alan Deffenderfer shares his firsthand experience working with FileMaker in the Defense Sector over a period of three and
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
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
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
Beverly Voth, FileMaker Pro 6 Developer’s Guide to XML/XSL, 2003 Introduction: In our ongoing exploration of FileMaker security, we’re stepping back to 2003 with insights from FileMaker Pro 6 Developer’s Guide to XML/XSL by Beverly Voth. This era marks a crucial stage in FileMaker’s security history—one where web-based database publishing was becoming more common, yet