Do I have to have all my databses.....

[Darrell]

I was just wondering if I have to have all the databases located under the filemaker server folder in order for them to run? I have limited space on the C drive but lots of space on the D drive. I tried to install Filemaker Server in the D drive but it installed on the C Drive. Can I tell Filemaker server to look for the databases in a folder on the D drive or Do I have to run them under the server folder in C?

Thanks

[BrentHedden]

Yes you do have to have all the files you want to host under the FM server directory.

You can install FM Server on the D drive. When you are initially installing the software, there is a place where you can change the default install location. I can't remember exactly where it is, but it's in one of those setup screens.

You'll have to uninstall FM Server first before "reinstalling" it on the D drive. I know there is a problem with Server 5.5 - you have to apply an update patch (available from the FileMaker website) so you can uninstall it. It sounds kinda hokey, but true. I spent about an hour fooling with uninstalling it once just to find out it was a known problem.

[QuinTech]

Actually, it is possible to have your files in a different location. We have a few clients who do this. You will need to use the following batch file to start FMS and host the files:

C:Program FilesFilemakerFilemaker Server 5.5fmserver start

C:Program FilesFilemakerFilemaker Server 5.5fmserver open D:someOtherDirectory*.fp5

HTH,

Jerry

[BrentHedden]

Well how about that?? I never knew that existed! Cool - I'm going to write that down so I dont' forget it. :goodpost: