Guide to Updating Plug-ins

Configuring FileMaker Server (Windows and Mac OS) 6-15
Setting a size limit for the event log
(Mac OS)
You can set a maximum size for the Server Event Log (Mac OS 8.6
to 9.1) or Events.log (Mac OS X), which records with a timestamp
situations that occur while FileMaker Server is running. Typical
events that are logged include FileMaker Server startup and shut
down, database file opening and closing, guests logging on and off,
tasks that execute on schedules, and changes to FileMaker Server
preferences.
To set the size of the event log:
1. In the Preferences dialog box, click the Logging tab.
2. For Maximum size of Event Log, select a maximum size in
megabytes.
The minimum size setting for the log is 1 MB and the maximum is
40 MB.
3. Set any other options, then click OK.
Using FileMaker Server with a
directory service
If your organization uses a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
(LDAP)-compliant directory service, such as Microsoft Active
Directory, Netscape Directory, or OpenLDAP, you can centrally
manage your hosted databases by registering FileMaker Server with
your directory service.
When FileMaker Server is registered with an LDAP-compliant
directory service, its host name and IP address are published to the
directory service. The FileMaker Server administrator’s contact
information can also be published.
Your system administrator should be able to give you the
information you need to complete the required directory service
preference settings.
For information about setting up a directory service, see the
Directory Service folder on the FileMaker Server CD.
Registering FileMaker Server with a directory service
Note This feature requires TCP/IP to be the selected network
protocol.
To register FileMaker Server with a directory service:
1. In the Properties (Windows) or Preferences (Mac OS) dialog box,
click the Directory Service tab.
2. Select Register FileMaker Server with a directory service.
3. Type the directory service name (IP address) in the top box.
4. Type the distinguished name in the second box.
Directory Service tab (Windows)