Administrator’s Guide (Mac OS)

1-10 FileMaker Pro Server Administrator’s Guide
Adjusting memory
Your computer sets aside a certain amount of memory for each application.
When you start FileMaker Pro Server, it tells the computer how much
memory it needs.
You can increase the amount of memory (RAM) set aside for
FileMaker Pro Server if you want to host large database files or a large
number of files. For more information on managing memory, see the
documentation that came with your computer.
Changing the amount of memory used
To change the amount of memory reserved for FileMaker Pro Server,
keep these points in mind:
1 FileMaker Pro Server comes configured to run on a computer with
8 MB of memory (RAM). This configuration supports the default
maximum number of guests (25) and files (50). Increasing this amount
can speed up overall performance, especially if you are working with
large files or a large number of guests or files.
1 The amount of memory you give to other applications affects the
performance of FileMaker Pro Server. By not running other applications,
you can assign all available memory to FileMaker Pro Server.
1 Avoid specifying less memory than the Suggested size in the
FileMaker Pro Server Info dialog box.
See appendix A, “Technical specifications and optimization,” for more
information about memory requirements for different scenarios using
FileMaker Pro Server.
To change the amount of memory FileMaker Pro Server uses:
1. If FileMaker Pro Server is open, close the application by choosing Quit
from the File menu.
2. In the Finder, open the FileMaker Pro Server 3.0 Folder and select the
FileMaker Pro Server application icon.