Network Install Setup Guide

Network Install Setup Guide 9
Installing FileMaker Pro in OS X
Before you install FileMaker Pro, make sure you have the license key ready. For more information,
see
“Finding the license key” on page 4.
Note Users must have Administrator privileges to install FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced.
Choosing an installation method (OS X)
Before you configure your installation, decide how you want to install the software. The installation
method you choose determines how the license key and other personalized information are
entered when users install FileMaker
Pro.
For some of the installation methods, you can edit a personalization file named Assisted Install.txt
to provide the personalized information before installing the product. For more information about
the personalization file, see
“About the personalization file” on page 11.
Installation method How personalization information is supplied to the installer
Interactive installation Users provide personalization information when prompted by the
installer. See Installation and New Features Guide.
“Installing FileMaker Pro using a
networked volume (OS X)” on page 10
Edit the personalization file, Assisted Install.txt, to provide
personalized information to the installer and standardize all networked
FileMaker
Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced installations. This method
lets you customize the installation, and eliminates the need to
distribute and administer license keys. FileMaker, Inc. recommends
this method.
“Installing remotely using Apple Remote
Desktop (OS X)” on page 10
Edit the personalization file, Assisted Install.txt, to provide personalized
information, then run a script to create a personalized .pkg file before
installing the software using Apple Remote Desktop.