FileMaker 9 Server Auto Start

[Greg O'Connor]

Hi. I am new to FileMaker 9 Server.

I cannot find a way to "Auto Start" FileMaker 9 Server. Does anybody know how this can be accomplished?

Also, any experience running FileMaker 9 on a Mac Mini?

What amount of RAM is recommended?

Thanks

Greg

[Greg O'Connor]

I found the "Auto Start" settings in the server Admin Console : Configuration :: General Settings :: Auto Start

However, if there are any recommendations out how to run FM Server 9 on an Mac Mini, I would appreciate any hints.

Thanks

Greg

[xochi]

Hi Greg,

I'm a big fan of the mac minis as lightweight FileMaker Servers. If you search the forums, you'll find some...ahem..lively discussion of the pros & cons of the mini.

A setup I like:

Intel Core Duo Mac Mini with 2GB RAM

Dual external 2.5" firewire 400 drives (gives a total of 3 drives for backup goodness)

Headless operation with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)

UPS, with the built-in OS X UPS settings set to cleanly shut down the server on power failure. (bet you didn't know OS X has built in UPS features did you?)

Ask me more, I'm happy to talk about the mini...