ODBC and JDBC Guide

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20 FileMaker ODBC and JDBC Guide
Additionally, you’ll need to specify these keyword values for the DSN:
Keyword Value
Host If you’re connecting to a FileMaker database file hosted by FileMaker Pro on your local machine, type
localhost (or 127.0.0.1).
If you’re connecting to a FileMaker database file hosted by FileMaker Server Advanced over a network,
type the IP address or hostname of FileMaker Server.
Port Type 2399.
ServerDataSource Type the filename of the FileMaker database file you’re using as a data source (don’t type the filename
extension). If your database name contains spaces, replace them with the escape characters %20. For
example, ServerDataDource=MY%20DATABASE. Double-byte characters are not supported.