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FileMaker Server and Linux Security Best Practices

A new Linux vulnerability known as “Dirty Pipe” allows local users to gain root privileges through publicly available exploits. Security researcher Max Kellermann responsibly disclosed the Dirty Pipe vulnerability and stated that it affects Linux Kernel 5.8 and later versions, even on Android devices.

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When Upgrading to FileMaker Server 19, Look Out for this Gotcha with Card Windows on WebDirect

Card windows weren’t supported on WebDirect until FMS 19 The card window was first introduced in FileMaker 16. Since then, many of us have incorporated it into our design. At the time, it was supported on FileMaker Pro (FMP) but not on WebDirect. If we try to open a card window on WebDirect with FileMaker …

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Single-Pass Loop

This article explains the technique known as a single-pass loop, and why it is part of my script template. If you do a lot of error trapping or exception handling, this is a great technique to master. The single-pass loop technique is inspired by the Try-Catch statement found in many programming languages. In a Try-Catch …

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Free FileMaker Training

Free FileMaker Training Series

Free FileMaker Training Classes We’re pleased to announce our Free FileMaker Training Series taught by platform expert, Matt Navarre. Matt is a Claris FileMaker Evangelist and Trainer at Direct Impact Solutions, and has been a certified FileMaker developer for over 30 years. Matt teaches several FileMaker training classes throughout the year, including classes for FileMaker …

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FileMaker Upgrade

Is it time to upgrade your FileMaker solution? If you aren’t running the most updated version of Claris FileMaker, we’d urge you to consider a FileMaker upgrade. Perhaps your new laptop is no longer compatible with your current version of FileMaker, or you would like to access new features such as API connectivity, WebDirect or …

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Is Your FileMaker Developer Retiring?

When FileMaker developers leave, many companies do not have an exit plan or sufficient time to hire and train a replacement. This can be a scary scenario for companies with workflows or workgroups that are dependent upon FileMaker solutions.

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Column Header Sorting in FileMaker

In a data table, it’s common to click on a column header to sort the data in that column. However, it’s rare to encounter a FileMaker system that does this elegantly; I’d like to present a solution that makes column header sorting in FileMaker more modular, and hopefully you’ll agree that it’s more elegant as well.

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Our goal is to provide a great ROI on your custom software investment, and we’re here to partner with you on every step of the way, including version upgrades, data migration, developing new features, training new employees and troubleshooting.