FileMakerPortScanner is a versatile open source and cross-platform PowerShell script designed to validate the connectivity of essential FileMaker Server ports. Whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or Linux (including WSL), this tool ensures your FileMaker Server environment is accessible and configured correctly for optimal performance.
If you’ve ever been caught in a whirlwind of frustration while troubleshooting FileMaker Pro connectivity issues, you’re not alone. Recently, I found myself on the verge of madness (let’s call it “CraZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzY”) while trying to resolve a mysterious problem where FileMaker Pro 20 and 21 clients could no longer connect to a FileMaker Server on port 5003. Meanwhile, FileMaker Pro 19 connected flawlessly. The culprit? Cached settings. The hero? A single Delete Cached Temp Files button.
Here’s the full story, along with step-by-step instructions to help you avoid the rabbit hole I fell into.
We’ll set up a plain Windows Server 2022 environment with NGINX and PowerShell to issue a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using the Posh-ACME PowerShell module. This guide will ensure that your environment is ready for certificate issuance and renewal using automated and Secure DNS validation and can be used to setup Windows 10\11 also. Contents
We’ll set up a plain Windows Server 2022 environment with IIS and PowerShell to issue a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using the Posh-ACME PowerShell module. This guide will ensure that your environment is ready for certificate issuance and renewal using automated and Secure DNS validation and can be used to setup Windows 10\11 also. Contents
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up a portable AI environment using Docker on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). We’re focusing on creating a flexible setup that allows you to run large language models, such as those available with Ollama, in an offline and secure environment. This setup is particularly useful for organizations or individuals who need to work without direct internet access or who want the flexibility to move their setup between different machines.
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.
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.
