FileMaker Server 11
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.Get reliable, high-performance access to your critical data
Securely host groups of FileMaker Pro users over a network or on the web by adding
FileMaker Server 11 (separate purchase of FileMaker Pro required). It's fast, reliable, easy-to-use server software for securely managing your FileMaker Pro databases.
Or choose FileMaker Server 11 Advanced for Instant Web Publishing capabilities, ODBC/JDBC support, or to connect even larger groups of FileMaker Pro users.
Overview
Easy installation and administration
Install FileMaker Server 11 in just 20 minutes or less. Manage your databases remotely and automate administrative tasks.
24/7 reliability and availability
Get access anytime to your data with 24/7 availability. Protect your data with scheduled live back-ups, which run even while your databases are in use.
Robust scalability
Connect up to 250 FileMaker Pro users by adding FileMaker Server 11. Plus get greater security and network performance.
Industry-standard security
Manage user access through external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory. Use SSL encryption for secure data transfer.
Custom 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.
What's New
Maintain and monitor databases with ease
- Enhanced Statistics ViewGet detailed visibility into every FileMaker Pro client on the server to help diagnose potential issues.
- Backup File CloneSave an empty version of your database to help preserve the schema and architecture of your file while troubleshooting your database.
- Save or Load SchedulesAutomatically save and load your server schedules when migrating to new hardware. No need to re-build manually.
Get more flexibility with scripting improvements
- Specify User AccountsGet the access privileges you need by selecting a specific user account to run system-level scripts.
- Script Time LimitsSet optional time limits for script schedules to keep your databases running more efficiently.
Next Steps
- See more FileMaker Server 11 features.
- View web publishing options.
- Watch FileMaker Server videos.
- Learn more about FileMaker Server technologies.
- Read about the FileMaker Platform.
- View in-depth web seminars.
But even for small numbers of users, FileMaker Server is the preferred way to go, and the installation and set-up is much easier to negotiate.
FileMaker claims you can have FileMaker Server installed and running in 20 minutes. It took us about eight.
FileMaker has just the right mix of design and data-management features for developing small-business applications.
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