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Schedules
You can create schedules to back up hosted databases, run scripts, and send messages to
clients.
ScriptMaker
A feature in FileMaker Pro that enables you to create a script that tells FileMaker Pro to perform
one action or a sequence of actions, or script steps.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
A protocol to encrypt and authenticate communications on the Internet. Used by the HTTPS
access method.
Service
Windows: a process that runs in the background and performs functions to support other
programs. FileMaker Server runs as a service in Windows.
Sleep
A feature of the operating system that saves energy on an inactive computer. If the computer
running FileMaker Server sleeps, all client activity is suspended.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
A standard server-to-server protocol for transferring email messages. FileMaker Server uses
this protocol to send email notifications.
SQL
A structured programming query language that controls and interacts with a DBMS.
Standby
Windows: A power conservation feature that saves energy on an idle system. If the computer
running FileMaker Server enters Standby mode, all client activity is suspended. The server
computer will not enter Standby mode if there are FileMaker Pro clients connected to hosted
databases.
Stats.log
A file that records statistical information about how FileMaker Server is performing.
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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
The basic communication protocol that is the foundation of the Internet.
Toolbar
A collection of tools in Admin Console that execute frequently used commands.
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Upload
To transfer data or files from one computer to a remote computer. For example, to use the
Upload Database assistant to transfer a database file to FileMaker Server.
Web Publishing Core
A software component of the Web Publishing Engine that processes requests for data and
converts data from the Database Server into XML.