FileMaker Server 12

FileMaker® Server is fast, reliable, easy-to-use server software that securely manages groups of FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go users over a network or on the web.

Easy installation and administration

Basic installations take just 20 minutes or less. Manage your databases remotely and automate administrative tasks.

24/7 reliability and availability

Get anytime access to your data with 24/7 availability. Protect your data with scheduled back-ups.

Robust scalability

Connect up to 250 FileMaker Pro users plus get greater security and network performance.

Industry-standard security

Utilize external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory. Use SSL encryption for secure data transfer.

Custom web publishing

Create custom, data-driven websites using PHP or XML. Get up to 200 concurrent web connections.

Faster WAN performance

Get faster data retrieval, since less data is sent across the network with fewer round trips.

64-bit application

More memory allows for faster and more efficient data access. Only data changes are written to the disk.

Progressive Backup

The data that has changed in the database is bundled and applied to the baseline backup. Choose a backup frequency between 1-60 minutes.

Improved web publishing engine

The newly rewritten web publishing engine has the ability to handle multiple data requests at the same time, and has more efficient memory management.

More stable architecture

Scripts and plug-ins run together as a separate process. Progressive Backups run independently as well.

Progressive media download

Progressively download videos and other media to your FileMaker Pro client. Flip through records without waiting for files to completely download.

Tackle any task on your iPad and iPhone with FileMaker Go

FileMaker Go 12 lets you and your team access databases created by FileMaker Pro 12 on your iPad and iPhone. Negotiate sales deals on the road, collaborate on projects while traveling, capture and send research data back to the lab, or confirm inventory levels from the warehouse—all while you're on the go. Download these free apps from the App Store in iTunes.

Mac

• OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Mountain Lion Server v10.8 (64-bit); OS X Lion and OS X Lion Server v10.7 (64-bit); Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 (64-bit and 32-bit)
• 8 GB; 4GB for 10.6.8
• Intel-based Mac with Dual Core
• 1024 by 764 or higher display resolution video adapter and display
• 80 GB (keep minimum 10 GB free space
• DVD drive (for boxed product)

• FileMaker Server 12 DVD
• Installation and new features guide