Virtual Server

[Erez Ater]

Hello all

At this moment I am busy on upgrade the system to FMs9 + FMp9. currently I am using FMs 5.5 + FMp6 running on 2000 sp4.

For the upgrade I need to install a new server and I want to know if I can install the FMS on a virtual 2003 server. (virtualPC)

[Steven H. Blackwell]

FileMaker Server 9 is not currently supported on a virtual server. It may run if you use VM ware. The specs must be very precise however.

I recommend you stick to approved hardware and Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP 2. This is the certified OS.

Steven

[jkrier]

Steven,

Do you think FM9 Server will be supported in a VMware server environment in the near future? We are experimenting with it and have seen performance issues. Also, do you know if Filemaker 9 Server is 64-bit compatible?

We want to run on it Microsoft Server 2003, 64-bit version.

[mr_vodka]

We have tested with VM Ware and have not had too many issues. It has not been certified as of yet but FMI has been definately testing it.

As for Filemaker 9 Server on 64-bit, it is not compatible. They are looking into this as well for a future release as it increasing in demand.

[jkrier]

What kind of hardware did you use when you tested with VMWare and how many users? We had issues and have decided to go back to MS clustering. I really would like to use VMWare for many reasons.

Regarding the 64-bit server compatibity,that's bad news. I could only find info on FMPro on the FM website. Where did you find that out? Do you think they are working on it now?

Thanks for your help.

[Steven H. Blackwell]

Do you think FM9 Server will be supported in a VMware server environment in the near future? We are experimenting with it and have seen performance issues. Also, do you know if Filemaker 9 Server is 64-bit compatible?

We want to run on it Microsoft Server 2003, 64-bit version.

Julie:

No to both questions. Testing is going on in several places related to virtual environments and FMS. Let's get you, your developer, your SE, and me together on a conference call or video chat on this.

Avoid the 64 bit version of Windows Server 2003. You doi not need it for FMS.

Steven