Technical details
Software type |
Box |
Software version |
8.0 |
Platform |
PC, Mac |
Media types supported |
CD |
Mac compatibility |
Y |
System requirements
Minimum RAM |
256 MB |
Minimum hard disk space |
1000 MB |
Minimum processor |
Pentium 4 / G4 |
License
License quantity |
1 user(s) |
FileMaker Server 8 Advanced Option Pack, EN, Win32/Mac
Efficiently manage shared database solutions from desktop to the Web.
FileMaker Server 8 Advanced is an enhanced version of FileMaker Server 8 that lets administrators securely manage and deploy shared FileMaker Pro 8.5, 8 and 7 database files over networks, intranets, and the Internet. Leveraging advances in reliability and security, FileMaker Server 8 Advanced makes it easier than ever to create robust FileMaker web-based solutions that can be shared with up to 100 simultaneous users, so teams of all sizes can access business-critical information, work collaboratively, and increase productivity no matter where they are.
- Serve data simultaneously to up to 100 web-based clients, 50 ODBC/JDBC clients, and 250 FileMaker Pro 8.5, 8 and 7 clients
- Use Instant Web Publishing capabilities — and take advantage of the new FileMaker Web Viewer
- Create custom web solutions that integrate with existing websites using XML and XSLT
- Access FileMaker data remotely from other applications using XML, ODBC, or JDBC
- Protect valuable data with advanced security features
Serve your data
Host up to 125 database files** simultaneously to store massive amounts of FileMaker data on your network, while providing both stability and faster network performance to your FileMaker Pro users. Use forms-based authentication for increased security and the ability to customize the Instant Web Publishing home page to help users navigate your web site.
Share your data
Quickly publish information with Instant Web Publishing or create custom web interfaces with XML data and server-based XSLT processing. Leverage ScriptMaker™ support for web-based applications. Use popular web development tools to interface with FileMaker data via ODBC and JDBC. Employ the Site Assistant to easily create new XSLT sites.
Secure your data
Enhance the FileMaker Pro security system by optionally encrypting data transferred between hosted databases and desktop clients using the SSL protocol. User accounts and passwords can be efficiently managed through external authentication using industry standard Active Directory and Open Directory.
Take advantage of exciting new features of FileMaker Pro 8.5
Be sure to upgrade to FileMaker Server 8 Advanced so you can take full advantage of the new features of FileMaker Pro 8.5.
- Use Instant Web Publishing in FileMaker Server 8 Advanced to make the FileMaker Web Viewer accessible to users through the Web.
- Now you can create a custom home page in Instant Web Publishing to help users navigate your website. FileMaker Server 8 Advanced adds forms-based authentication for increased security.
Increase the reliability of your FileMaker solutions
With many core improvements to the FileMaker Server 8 engine, you’ll experience increased reliability and stability of your FileMaker solutions.
- Realize increased reliability, error capture, event logging, and better diagnostics.
- Ensure the integrity of your files with the new consistency check that is launched automatically when new files are opened on the Server.
Maximize the performance of specific FileMaker tasks
The FileMaker Server 8 engine has been optimized to perform key tasks faster.
- FileMaker Server 8 Advanced has significant performance improvements, so all of your FileMaker Pro, Web, and ODBC/JDBC clients run faster.
- Find, add, edit, and delete information faster using the newly optimized FileMaker Server 8 database engine.