Device based sessions

by Matt Petrowsky

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In today's multi-device world, people no longer simply use a single "main" computer and log in, then log out for a day's worth of work. These days we're on-the-go. We're mobile. We're on our desktops, then on our laptops, and back to the iPad or iPhone, constantly moving from device to device.

What this means is our login systems now need to track and manage a bit more each time we log into a given database. It's not just about the user, it's about the device they're using as well.

FileMaker 12 has provided us with the tools to implement such systems, and we only need to take advantage of them.

This video showcases a login/logout system which focuses on session-based logging of users based on the devices they use. If you've never implemented such a system, then this video will walk you through each and every step. If you've added such a system to your own FileMaker database then this video may have some tips and insights into how you can improve your own.