

FileMaker Server hosts a special Web server on port 16000 which delivers a thin Java application on demand. The installer will open a browser window and attempt to connect to your machine’s Web server on port 16000.Ĩ. When the installer completes, you are only half way done. Put your cursor in the first field and paste in your license code.Ħ.

Once you have the package, open it and run the FileMaker Server 9 Installer. Typically with licensing for FileMaker products, “Organization” must be filled in identically to how FileMaker has it recorded on the license.Ĥ. Also make note of the exact syntax of you organization name.

If you are downloading the development license, take a moment to copy your License Code from the My Profile area of TechNet before you log out. Whether you choose the 30-day trial version or join TechNet for the development license, you will need to download the FileMaker Server or FileMaker Server Advanced product.ģ. See full license details inside TechNet.Ģ. Therefore, you are expressly prohibited from deploying solutions or using the software to host your own solutions for professional use. Important: The FileMaker Server 9 Development License may only be used for development and testing purposes it may not be used in a production environment. This special, test-only version includes all the features and functionality of FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced, but is restricted to up to three simultaneous FileMaker Pro 9 clients and three simultaneous Web-based clients to access hosted FileMaker solutions. If you join FileMaker’s TechNet for $99, it includes a free version of FileMaker Server Advanced with a developer’s license.

If you are already using FileMaker products professionally, then you really should take advantage of a phenomenal bargain. Visit /products/fms/ for a product comparison chart and a link to the free 30-day demo. But in all earlier versions, the Advanced version is required. It also works with earlier versions of FileMaker Server, starting with FileMaker 7 Server Advanced. FlexFM works with either of the two FileMaker 9 Server products. offers a 30-day trial of its server products. If you previously removed it, you need to host a copy of FMServer_Sample.fp7.ġ. But you do need to confirm that you have the sample file that ships with FileMaker Server running on your server. If you already have one of the compatible versions set up, and you would like to use it, then you don’t need to follow this lesson. They will also work fine on a remote host, as long as you substitute “localhost” with your actual host name. The FlexFM lessons will work exactly the same with any of these versions of FileMaker Server installed and running on your localhost. Note: FlexFM works with the following versions of FileMaker Server:
