AboutJamey Key Expertise NEW and INTERMEDIATE USERS. WHAT CAN FILEMAKER PRO DO FOR ME? I have been using FileMaker products for over 10 years and have basic knowledge in all areas of FileMaker database set up and use. I`m not prepared to answer questions about complex situations or calculations but can help beginners and intermediate users set up and use FileMaker databases.
Experience Have been using FileMaker since 1989 in our business. We have 10 users on the network who use these databases every day. Our largest databases have had over 30,000 records at one time. In 1995 one of my files was chosen as "Most Unique Database" in a contest sponsored by Claris, maker of FileMaker. Recently I have developed a set of files for new computer system installed at our church.
Question We're getting ready to design and write a filemaker database for our small but growing company. I think I need to purchase server side software, but am not sure (and this is the stupid part) not sure if when I purchase server 9 Advanced, if I will also still need standalone copies of the software for each user. I havbe searched and searched their website and can't find the answer to this and I d0on't understand how server side software and desktop software interact when it comes to filemaker. Can you help?
Answer Hello Amanda;
This is not a stupid question and Im not surprised you cant find it on the FileMaker website. You do need a copy of FileMaker Pro on each desktop computer when you are using FM Server. There are some specials right now that include server and 10 desktop copies. It is expensive, but for our company it is the most used and most reasonably priced tool we have.
You can do it. Get busy and I will be here to help you. My email is jameykey@jkat.com
