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FileMaker Server 11 and FileMaker Server 11 Advanced Comparison
| Feature | Description | FileMaker Server 11 | FileMaker Server 11 Advanced |
| Everything you need for easy server management | |||
| Setup & Administration | Install FileMaker Server 11 in just 20 minutes or less. Manage your databases remotely and automate administrative tasks. | • | • |
| Reliability & Availability | Get anytime access to your data with 24/7 availability. Protect your data with scheduled live back-ups. | • | • |
| Security | Manage user access through external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory. Use SSL encryption for secure data transfer. | • | • |
| Web Publishing | Create custom, data-driven websites using PHP or XML/XSLT. Use the PHP Site Assistant for step-by-step help in creating PHP websites. | • | • |
| Sharing | NEW! FileMaker Server 11 Advanced does not limit the number of FileMaker Pro clients. Connections are limited only by your hardware and operating system. | 250 user limit | No limit |
| Administrator Groups | NEW! Create Administrator Groups and assign specific server access privileges while retaining exclusive control of your databases. | • | |
| Instant Web Publishing | Easily publish and share databases over the web with up to 100 concurrent web users. | • | |
| ODBC/JDBC Connectivity | Share data with other applications via server-based ODBC/JDBC support. ODBC/JDBC clients can submit SQL queries to FileMaker databases. | • | |
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Manage databases remotely from any computer on the network.
Schedule automatic backups for data protection.
Automate administrative tasks with the Admin Console.
Receive email notifications of errors or completed maintenance activities.
Share with larger groups of users compared to peer-to-peer sharing.*
Centralise your live 
Publish data to the web using PHP or XSLT.
Use the 
Secure data transfers with SSL encryption.
Manage user access through external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory.
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