share my solution

[robrsla]

I recently developed a solution at work using FMpro 10 A. I have it installed at my workstation and the solution files (6) are saved to the server's drive. Lets call is N:

The server is running unix and the workstations are running vista and xp, mostly vista.

How do I enable the other work stations to access my solution. I can I, and/or do I have to install FM PRO10A on the server??

I don't think its compatible. can I set up my workstation as the host?

What to do?? where can I find literature

[bcooney]

FM is designed to be shared in one of two ways (not counting from the web, etc.):

1. From a workstation (the host) to a max of nine other FM clients (the guests). Each workstation requires FM client installed.

2. From a dedicated workstation running FM Server. (250 clients, 999 clients FMSA).

FM is NOT to be served by multi-launching off a fileserver! Doing so will damage your files.

See the user guides: Link to FM Documentation

Edited February 18, 2010 by Guest

[IdealData]

In addition to bcooney - please note you cannot run FMPro or FMServer on your Unix server. You will need a Windows or Apple machine for hosting.

[robrsla]

So can I set up a vista machine as a host and have the other users utilize the solution via out LAN?

To set up my workstation as a host do I just have to have FMPro10 A running and the solution files available on that drive?

[IdealData]

Yes, you've got it. But you do not need FM Advanced to host the files. Ordinary FM will do the job just as well.

[bcooney]

And have the guests use File>Open Remote from their client. Do not multi-launch from a shared volume.

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