Administrator’s Guide (Mac OS)

Welcome to FileMaker Pro Server VII
1 Ability to automatically open any database residing in the FileMaker Pro
Server 3.0 Folder or in enclosed folders one level down
1 A maximum file size of 2 GB (gigabytes) to match the FileMaker Pro 3.0
maximum file size
1 Ability to host up to 100 files. One guest can open up to 50 files at the
same time.
1 Support for simultaneous AppleTalk
®
, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP (with Open
Transport 1.1) networking with both Mac
™
OS and Windows guests.
Guests can use the protocol of their choice to network with
FileMaker Pro, when FileMaker Pro is the host.
1 A new Schedules dialog box to set up and run regular backups of the
hosted files
1 Enhancements to the administer window that give you more categories of
statistics to view, more information on open databases and connected
guests, and the ability to send messages to guests at any time
See chapter 2, “Using FileMaker Pro Server,” for more information on these
and other new features.
Using this guide
This administrator’s guide describes the features of FileMaker Pro Server
and gives comprehensive, step-by-step instructions, reference information,
and technical specifications. It’s organized by task.
This guide presents special information in the following ways:
Note messages give extra information about a procedure.
Tip messages give helpful information or describe a different way to do
something.
Important messages alert you to situations that require special attention, such
as an action you can’t undo.
Getting customer support
To learn about Claris Technical Support and Claris Customer Assistance,
their hours of operation, and their telephone numbers, see the Claris
®
Service
Directory included in the product package.