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Deploying FileMaker Server
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Selecting a deployment type
In this Deployment assistant step, choose how to deploy FileMaker Server components. FileMaker
Server includes three components: the Database Server
, Web Publishing Engine, and Web Server
components. With the Deployment assistant, you can choose to deploy these components on one,
two, or three machines to meet your needs.
See Which deployment type is right for me?
(page 23) for more information.
To select a deployment type:
1. For Deployment Type, choose one of the following:
2. Click Next to go to the next step.
Click Back to return to the previous step or Cancel to exit the Deployment assistant.
Notes
• The master machine is always the machine that runs the Database Server.
• If you are deploying FileMaker Server components on more than one machine, install the
software on the worker machines first and then the master machine to ensure a smoother
deployment process.
Related topics
Deploying FileMaker Server (page 11)
Assigning worker machine roles
(page 19)
Deployment type Deployment details
Single Machine Master
: all FileMaker Server components
Two Machines Master: Database Server
Worker
: Web Publishing Engine and web server
Two Machines (Alternative) Master: Database Server and Web Publishing Engine
Worker: web server
Three Machines Master: Database Server
Worker: Web Publishing Engine
Worker: web server