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Rick Whitelaw last won the day on February 14 2017
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Rick Whitelaw
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How complicated is it to host your own databases?
Rick Whitelaw replied to Jarvis's topic in FileMaker Server 18
If you can dedicate a decent and powerful: machine simply use Filemaker server. You will need a static IP address to access the databases from outside your local network. This can be done for free using No-IP.com. -
Thank you Lee Smith. A Memoriam...
Rick Whitelaw replied to Ocean West's topic in FM Forums Feedback & Site News
I am so sorry to hear of this. He was a fine fellow even though I never met him in person. RIP Lee. -
Run times cannot be networked.
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This post is identical to a post in Filemaker Community.
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Table-Based Value List: Can't Retain Names Entered On-The-Fly
Rick Whitelaw replied to Peterteneldas's topic in Value Lists
I don’t Understand this. If this is true why use a tool like FileMaker? -
How much RAM do you assign for FileMaker 16 Server?
Rick Whitelaw replied to ggt667's topic in FileMaker Server 16
I think you mean MBs not gigs. -
You're incorrect.
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Or back up using FMS backup to a physically attached external drive and have Time Machine back up that drive. Never use TM to back up "live" files.
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Whether hosted or local narrow tables are, imho, the way to go. Much faster for one thing.
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This message is usually caused by a mistake in the path. What is the exact file path?
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I don't think Google search requests are especially relevant here. A thing to realize is that people or businesses are looking for solutions and couldn't give a rat's ass if they run on FileMaker or on some other platform. For that reason I believe it's important to charge for the development of a solution as a whole. The software necessary just happens to be FileMaker. This doesn't deserve more than a line item on an invoice. Also all this assumes the purchaser will NEVER have full access to the solution. Spoken from the point of view of a non professional developer . . . but a pretty good o
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Happy New Year to all! Wishing you the best for 2017. rick.
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Attention: Before posting in the general discussion forum please review the other forums that would best suit your topic. If you cannot find one then you may delete this text and post your topic in this forum. Happy New Year to all! Wishing you the best for 2017. rick.
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Server 15.0.3 update & Unmodifiable files
Rick Whitelaw replied to cbum's topic in FileMaker Server 15
It's possible the files are paused . Check in the admin console. As well the host machine should be set to never sleep.