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FileMaker Bottlenecks and Performance Optimization

In this comprehensive guide, experts Honza Koudelka and Johan Hedman share essential strategies for optimizing FileMaker Server performance, addressing key bottlenecks, and managing heavy traffic from multiple client types. From understanding FileMaker’s single-threaded CPU limitations to implementing caching proxies and smart backup strategies, this post provides detailed insights into building scalable, high-performance FileMaker solutions. Additionally, upcoming changes in FileMaker’s architecture—such as direct OData connections and the integration of Nginx—promise further enhancements. Gain valuable tips and best practices to keep your FileMaker deployment running smoothly, even under high demand.

FileMaker

Hacking FileMaker Server 21 on Windows to use PHP 8

This guide walks you through configuring PHP 8.3 with FileMaker Server 21 on Windows, covering installation, IIS FastCGI setup, essential php.ini adjustments, environment variables, and testing with the AirMoi PHP FileMaker API. By following these steps, you’ll enable robust custom web publishing capabilities, optimized for compatibility and security.

Cybersecurity

Windows Let’s Encrypt Setup for FileMaker Server: Secure! SSL Certificates

Securing your FileMaker Server with SSL certificates is crucial for protecting data and ensuring secure connections. With the release of FileMaker Server 2024, official support for Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates is available for macOS and Ubuntu. However, Windows users are still awaiting official support. In the meantime, this guide provides a secure method to implement Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates on FileMaker Server for Windows, emphasizing best security practices to protect your server.

Cybersecurity

Enhancing Security with Claris FileMaker 2024: An In-Depth Guide for Developers and Administrators

addresses these challenges head-on by introducing robust security features tailored for developers and administrators. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these features, empowering you to:

Secure your FileMaker Server and applications effectively.

Comply with industry standards and organizational policies.

Enhance operational efficiency without compromising security.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a system administrator, or a business owner relying on FileMaker solutions, this guide is designed to help you navigate the new security landscape introduced in FileMaker 2024.

Business Tools

Cultivating Project Champions and Coping with Detractors

This session, presented by Stuart Gripman of DriveSavers Data Recovery on November 10, 2017, delved into the nuances of human interaction within project environments. The core message was clear: development projects are fundamentally about people. Regardless of the industry, technology, scope, or goal, your ability to read and manage personalities has a profound impact on project outcomes.

This comprehensive guide expands upon the insights shared during that session, providing you with detailed strategies to identify allies, foster positive collaboration, and effectively cope with those who may threaten to derail your project through ignorance, apathy, or ill will.

Business Tools

FileMaker Development in Large Enterprises

Drawing extensively from Beatrice Beaubien’s session at the 2018 FileMaker Developer Conference (DevCon), we will explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices for successfully integrating FileMaker solutions in enterprise environments. Whether you are an in-house developer or an external consultant, this guide aims to provide you with the insights and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of enterprise development confidently and effectively.

AI

Use Cases for AI with Claris FileMaker™

AI integration in Claris FileMaker 2024 is not just an upgrade—it’s a revolution in database management and application development. From enhancing complex calculations to learning new integration technologies, this guide offers a comprehensive look at how AI can simplify tasks, predict needs, and tailor operations. Discover how the new AI script steps, functions, and model management features can bring sophistication and agility to your FileMaker solutions