Filemaker Server 8 VLA ALL Tiers

FileMaker Server 8 VLA ALL Tiers Get ready to take your solutions to the next level!

New! FileMaker Server 8 is high-performance server software for teams of FileMaker users that want to take full advantage of the new FileMaker Pro 8.5 features while experiencing increased reliability and faster performance!

With more than 150,000 copies of FileMaker Server software shipped worldwide, FileMaker Server 8 builds on this foundation to include performance and stability enhancements for specific FileMaker tasks.

FileMaker Server 8 includes robust, real-time database sharing, advanced security options, and powerful, remote administration capabilities so you can:

Install it in less than 30 minutes in most cases

FileMaker Server 8 is designed for quick installation so anyone, even non-IT professionals, can start hosting shared databases quickly and easily.
- Have FileMaker Server 8 installed, configured, and hosting files in less than 30 minutes in most cases, in most environments — even if you’re not an IT guy!
- Move your FileMaker Pro solutions to FileMaker Server 8 with minimal changes.
- Runs on both server and desktop operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Mac OS X, and Mac OS X Server. See systems requirements for details.

Bring your entire team together for maximum productivity

FileMaker Server 8 is practical for sharing information with small teams of a few users or larger workgroups up to 250 users.
- Host up to 125 database files, each capable of storing thousands of tables and massive amounts of data.
- If simultaneous usage of databases is not required, idle users can be disconnected automatically.
- Add additional servers as your needs grow for expanded capacity.
- Supports a mix of client types and versions including: FileMaker Pro 8, FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 7 and FileMaker Developer 7.

Maximize the performance of your shared databases

FileMaker Server 8 makes shared databases run faster by increasing the performance of operations and taking advantage of server hardware and software components.
- Perform searches and calculations on the server instead of the client.
- Leverage high-performance hard disk storage systems and multi-CPU servers.
- Take advantage of large amounts of RAM using sophisticated caching.

Better protect your data with robust security features

In addition to the security features of FileMaker Pro 8, FileMaker Server 8 provides additional protection for multi-user databases.
- Reduce the overhead of managing user accounts and passwords using external authentication through industry standards provided by Active Directory or Open Directory.
- Filter the display of hosted database names based on the users' privileges to protect sensitive information.
- Enhance the security of FileMaker information that is transferred between hosted databases and desktop clients with SSL encryption.

Save time with powerful administration features

FileMaker Server 8 includes flexible administration features that make it easy to administer and maintain FileMaker databases whether you're in the office or on the road.
- Automate unattended, scheduled backups.
- Optionally perform maintenance on live databases; including live backups while the file is in use.
- Configure and maintain servers remotely using FileMaker Server Administration software.
- Audit remote administration through a new Event Log entry that identifies Administrators and their activities.
- Ensure clients have the most current plug-ins using the Auto Update feature.
- Record plug-in downloads in the Event Log.
- Change server settings without restarting the server.