Advantages and Disadvantages to OAuth2 For a new project, I needed to use OAuth2 to access data from the Zoom API, both for accessing and viewing/listening to Zoom sessions. Starting a Zoom session from FileMaker and storing the links to the session recordings was the main goal. I looked forward to learning more about OAuth2, […]
We came across this very cool article in Wired magazine recently. It highlights The 5 Best Toys of All Time, and we couldn’t agree with Jonathan Liu more. This article serves a reminder that simplicity that inspires creativity is the best gift of all. As our year winds down, it’s good to reflect on some of […]
Demystifying SSL and FileMaker SSL and encryption are confusing subjects that make even very smart people want to run the other way. This is especially so when dealing with SSL and FileMaker, it seems. And that, as with any other confusing subject area, makes it a profitable subject for those willing to master it. But […]
Mike Westendorf, of DB Services, offers up a checklist for developers to use to secure their clients data. Or for any FileMaker user, for that matter: The FileMaker platform does a great job providing native security features for your organization. While no organization can have too much security, the key is finding a comfort level […]
Although this article is an advertisement for Productive Computing’s server based services, it covers all of the arguments for using remote servers for a FileMaker server hosting solution: Server Hardware Installation and configuration Expertise Server Maintenance Security Bandwidth Uptime Backups Licensing Server Hardware Server hardware is a big ingredient in the performance and wellbeing of […]
What do you know about web security and FileMaker Pro? Is your FileMaker server safe from attack and compromise? Uploaded on Dec 26, 2014 What do you know about web security and FileMaker Pro? Hi, this is Don Clark of FileMaker Pro Gurus, and FM Database Consulting. The following video is part three of a […]
I UNDERSTAND WHY JAVA needs to continuously update their product–I really do. New features, bug fixes, new functionality–it all makes sense. What I don’t understand is why it breaks FileMaker Server or Server Admin dang near every time. Thankfully, FileMaker Server 13 is HTML based and not subject to this little dance anymore. Here’s the […]
Steven is always a good read. Assessing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks to FileMaker Pro Databases Posted by Steven H. Blackwell, 05 June 2013 · 331 views Assessing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks to FileMaker® Pro Databases Hosted FileMaker Pro databases are susceptible to unauthorized access, manipulation, destruction, and other forms of compromise. Developers and server administrators […]
Check this out – it;s a game changer for FileMaker over a LAN or WAN, and great for FM Go. FMRPC First Look – YouTube.