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a proprietary DBMS product that includes a WYSIWYG layout GUI and limited scripting language

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Converting Filemaker to SQL or another database system

Currently at work we have a Filemaker database running on Filemaker Server 7 on a Windows Small Business Server 2003. I would like to change from using Filemaker to a different database, one with a web based front-end. It doesn't have to be MySQL,…
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Workaround needed to run FileMaker Server 12 Admin Console with the new Java security model

As of Java 7 update 51 (7u51), there is a requirement for a new Permissions attribute (introduced in 7u25) that prevents the FileMaker Server 12 Admin Console from running. This also affects the version 11, 10, and 9 Admin Console and probably other…
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Setting up a "Mail Staging/Queuing" Server

Here in Australia, we are connected to the Internet by rusty tin cans that occasionally get packet loss due to stray koalas playing with the line. At least; that's what it feels like most of the time. I work for a medium sized business (100+…
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How do you manage two users with the same name in AD?

I have two users on the network. One is John Smith. The other John Smith Jr. How do you as a sys admin set these two users up so they do not conflict in AD(active directory) and or FileMaker?
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FileMaker Server will not start - host unreachable (10502) - SSL error

Running FileMaker Server 18. A combination of a in process SSL certificate update and a system reboot has left our FileMaker server in a state that it will not start. The FileMaker Server logfile simply shows: Error 701 BHL-DBSERVER Database…
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FileMaker Server: Two old versions on one Windows XP machine: Will this setup work?

Due to a special customer requirements situation, I'm in a position where I will have to run two old (rather, one old and one ancient) FileMaker Server instances -- 5.5 and 9. If at all possible, I'd like to run both of those on one(!) Windows XP…
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Deploying my first Azure VM for a FileMaker Server

As the title states, I'm deploying my first Azure VM for a FileMaker Server and I would love some recommended settings to start me out. I know I need to open port 5003 to allow FileMaker clients to access the server but I can't figure out how to do…
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On Azure Windows VM, Why do some ports open fine and others do not?

I am trying to set up FileMaker Server on a new Azure Windows 2012 VM (not classic). The step that has me flummoxed is opening the ports. I have created the inbound end points for the three required ports in the Azure console and created the 3…
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redirection based on domain name instead of file name

I have 10.8 Server with Filemaker Server 12 running two pages in Instant Web Publishing. The pages are accessible locally: http://192.168.168.42/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=exampleONE&-loadframes http://192.168.168.42/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=exampleTWO&-loadframes If…
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Connect MS SQL server with Filemaker Pro using ODBC

I would like to connect to MS SQL server with running on Microsoft 2008 R2 Server to filemaker pro server 11 running on Mac server 10.6.8 using ODBC. HOw can i get to go about this? is there an easier way to do it apart from ODBC?
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Whats the best setup for a filemaker server?

I currently have a database running on Filemaker 5 that deals with criminal background checks. The system is really outdated and slow, so it is definitely in need of an update. The workflow is as follows right now: Client sends request for…
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Can FileMaker Server v11 support FileMaker v9 clients?

See title. Apparently FMServer v8 won't run on 10.6.x, so will upgrading the server component be sufficient or will we need to update all the v9 client licenses as well?
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FileMaker Server 9 and .to6 files: Why doesn't it open them?

I have a bunch of .to6-Files that get opened without a problem with FileMaker Server 9 on Mac. Now I copied them to a Windows box with FMS9, and they are not even detected by the admin console. Is there anything Mac-specific about ".TO6"-Files?
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FileMaker Server 14 - PHP Web Publishing - Communication Error: (22)

In the FileMaker Server browser admin console, both Web Server and Web Publishing Engine are active (green check). When I go to the Test page (http://localhost:16001/test/) and click Test PHP Custom Web Publishing I get Error 22: Unknown Error. When…
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FileMaker Server not listening on Port 2399 for ODBC/JDBC

I am trying to create a ODBC connection from an OSX machine to a Filemaker server 10 using a DataDirect SeQuel Link 5.5 JDBC drive. I have ODBC/JDBC enabled on the server and I followed all of the instructions to set up JDBC properly (and the…
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