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FileMaker Server 10 Training Video
Comprehensive FileMaker Server 10 Training Video, easy to follow self-paced lessons that teach visually.

FileMaker Server 10 Training Video

This unique FileMaker Server instructional video series breaks down the complex task of setting up and maintaining a free-standing server for FileMaker 10. Using the server-specific software combined with server-grade hardware allows you more performance, security, and reliability than running the regular client versions of FileMaker. If you’re managing large amounts of important data that many different machines need access to and you’re already using the cross-platform FileMaker framework, it’s a no-brainer.

In these videos, long-time FileMaker solutions developer and server-side database expert Wim Decorte draws from years of industry experience to break down the latest version of FileMaker Server into its most basic elements. With special video segments devoted specifically to explaining the program’s history and newest features, the course combines a proper understanding of the program with hands-on instruction in configuring and using the system on a day to day basis.

The training is divided into subject-specific video segments, making it easy for you to skip parts you’re familiar with or return to videos for review. Each lesson provides a real-time preview of the application in use, so that each technique presented appears on video exactly as it does on your own set-up. Special attention is specifically given to using command line functions and the remote access administration panel so that by the end of the training you’re familiar with multiple ways of controlling your database software.

FileMaker Server vs. FileMaker Pro

Many small businesses may be comfortable with just the client FileMaker product, but there are several important advantages to using a dedicated server. If you’re planning to expand the scope of your database-driven solutions or if you’re interested in getting the most performance and reliability from your system, these are some points to consider.

More concurrent users can connect to your databases and files at one time. Using FileMaker Pro, nine users can be connected at the same time, subject to the limits of your hardware. FileMaker Server supports 250 concurrent connections, and Server Advanced can handle 999.

FileMaker Server allows continuous access to your files, as well. To connect to a file using on the the client version, the hosting client must have FileMaker open and running on their machine, with the specific file open as well. FileMaker Server is designed to run in the background, however, and requires no extra effort on the part of a host. And when users are connected to your database, Server allows you to see who is currently accessing the files in its administration console, so you won’t accidentally disconnect someone in the middle of important work.

FileMaker Server 10 also features many enhancements geared specifically toward security and performance. Your specific business needs may very, but if you want and need the very top level of performance out of your FileMaker database solutions the answer is clear. The robust feature set of FileMaker Server combined with the professional training provided in these expert videos will give you everything you need for the best results. More information on the FileMaker Server 10 Tutorial CD