FileMaker Server Connections Renewal Price Increase

The renewal price for FileMaker Server with concurrent connections will be going up to match the price of new licenses on May 12th, 2016. You have the opportunity to lock in another year (or two!!) of savings at the old renewal price before the increase officially happens.

David Happersberger / Licensing, Hosting, Claris FileMaker / March 23rd, 2016

FileMaker 14 What's New

The new version of FileMaker 14 is here! We take a look at the full FileMaker 14 platform (FileMaker Pro 14, FileMaker Go 14, and FileMaker Server 14), highlighting some of the best new features with eight detailed articles provided by our staff of new FileMaker 14 features.

Kevin Hammond / Licensing, Hosting, Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker 14 Security

The new version of FileMaker 14 has overhauled the security settings to enhance your user experience. Learn about new security features in FileMaker Server and FileMaker Pro.

Michael Westendorf / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

How to Create a PDF from FileMaker Server

Learn how to create a PDF from FileMaker Server. Whether you want to create it from a schedule or perform script on server script step, it can easily be done using PHP.

Brendan McBride / Free Downloads, Hosting, Claris FileMaker / August 12th, 2014

FileMaker Server + Open Directory

FileMaker Server can be set up to authenticate against Active Directory and Open Directory. Learn how to do it in this step-by-step guide!

Jason Scharf / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / January 6th, 2014

Rest Easy With Encrypted Databases in FileMaker

Encryption is a great new feature that gives you another level of security beyond a login. The files still appear as .fmp12 files, but require the encryption password to access.

Michael Westendorf / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

FileMaker 13 Whats New

We take a look at the full FileMaker 13 platform (FileMaker Pro 13, FileMaker Go 13, and FileMaker Server 13), highlighting some of the best new features and recapping the differences between this and prior versions of FileMaker Pro.

Kevin Hammond / Hosting, Licensing, Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

FileMaker 12 Managing Container Data

We look at the interface and the new features available for container fields including: Manage Containers, Storage Options, Thumbnail Options, Transfer Data, Container Field Options, Filter File Types, Compression, Secure Storage, Open Storage, FileMaker Server storage locations, and Progressive Backups.

Kevin Hammond / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / April 10th, 2012

FileMaker 12 Whats New

Review of FileMaker 12 features, including: Layout Themes, Streaming Containers, Window Controls, Charting (positive/negative column, scatter, bubble, stacked column, stacked bar), Starter Solutions, FileMaker Go now free, 64-bit Server, Progressive Backups, Faster WAN, Improved Web Publishing.

Kevin Hammond / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / April 4th, 2012

FileMaker Server Plug-Ins and Schedules

If you're using a FileMaker robot, get ready to say good-bye to it: FileMaker Server now has the ability for server-side plugins to be installed and scheduled to run FileMaker scripts or System Level operating system scripts based on your schedule setup.

Kevin Hammond / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / August 18th, 2009

FileMaker Remote Connections with DynDNS

A simple and free way to allow remote connections to your FileMaker database is setting up an account with DynDNS. This will allow you to have a dynamic IP and have a domain name that stays the same to your FileMaker Server.

Kevin Hammond / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / August 11th, 2009