Development and Deployment of Solutions

FileMaker Pro helps your IT organisation bridge the gap between your long-term strategic projects and the need for tactical workgroup solutions. Quickly build and deploy solutions in less time with FileMaker Pro’s customisable and intuitive interface. The cross-platform architecture allows both Windows and Mac OS users to design, share and modify the same databases.

Consultants — Locate a certified FileMaker consultant to design and deploy a solution for your organisation.

Certification – Consultants that have obtained certification directly from FileMaker adhere to strict development standards.

Security

FileMaker accounts and privilege sets can be customised down to exact users or specific database fields. Manage your FileMaker solutions using existing external network authentication via Active Directory or Open Directory. Encrypt data transferred between hosted databases and desktop clients using SSL.

FileMaker 8 Security Guide (PDF)
Web seminar — Optimising Security Features in FileMaker

Network Configuration

Completely redesigned, FileMaker Server 9 can be installed and configured in 20 minutes or less. Administer databases locally or remotely and automate administrative tasks with the new Admin Console. FileMaker Server improves the performance and security of shared databases. FileMaker Server 9 supports a network of 250 simultaneous connections.

FileMaker Server 9 Getting Started Guide (PDF)
Web seminar — Network Sharing

Connectivity

Establish live two-way connections to external SQL data sources such as Microsoft® SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL. Or use open ODBC and XML standards to share data with other applications. Create custom, data-driven web sites with integrated support for PHP and XSLT.

FileMaker Technologies
External SQL Data Sources Tech Brief
PHP Web Publishing
Web seminar — FileMaker and PHP: What you need to know

Web Publishing

Create custom, data-driven web sites with integrated support for PHP and XSLT using FileMaker Server 9.

Web Publishing Overview
Web seminar – FileMaker and PHP: What you need to know

Integration

Create Microsoft® Excel files in one click or build searchable databases by dragging and dropping Excel spreadsheets directly into FileMaker Pro, which is certified at the "Works with Microsoft Windows Vista" level.

Microsoft Office compatibility

Support and Training

Discover a host of resources to help you quickly resolve technical issues and to keep current with your FileMaker skills.

FileMaker KnowledgeBase — Get free, 24x7 access to technical articles and documents
FileMaker Training Series — Master the essentials of FileMaker 9
FileMaker Trainers — Find trainers that provide customised instruction in your area.