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Deploying FileMaker Server
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ILEMAKER SERVER 9 HELP 19
Assigning worker machine roles
In this Deployment assistant step, unassigned worker machines on your local network are detected
and presented with their IP addresses
in the list beside each machine role. Assign a worker
machine to each machine role (Web Publishing Engine
or web server).
To assign a worker machine role:
1. In the Machines column beside the machine role that you want to assign, choose the IP
address of an unassigned worker machine.
If the address of a worker is not listed, click Rescan. Then check to see whether the worker is
listed.
2. If a worker's IP address is still not listed, enter the address in IP Address and click Lookup.
The IP address you entered is added to the Machines list if the machine can be contacted and
is an available worker.
3. Click Next to go to the next step.
Click Back to return to the previous step or Cancel to exit the Deployment assistant.
Notes
• You will not be able to see your worker machines if the necessary ports of your firewall are
not open. See Ports used by FileMaker Server
(page 161).
• 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.
• If you cannot find the IP addresses for the worker machines on your network, see Ports
used by FileMaker Server (page 161).
Related topics
Deploying FileMaker Server (page 11)
Selecting a deployment type
(page 18)