Securely storing data in FileMaker: If not properly configured and housed, the FileMaker files you work with may be at risk for security breaches.FileMaker Pro is a cross-platform (Mac OS and Windows) relational database (RDBMS) application published by Apple subsidiary FileMaker Inc.īorn at Nashoba Systems, Concord, MA, in the early 1980s as Nutshell, a DOS-based database, it was adapted to the Macintosh with a graphical user interface in 1985. MIT faculty and staff: Request FileMaker Pro FileMaker Pro and any associated applications/licenses may not be shared.īy using licensed FileMaker products, you agree to abide by the guidelines for using the MIT FileMaker license. A single license will be issued per user. IS&T has a limited number of FileMaker Pro licenses available. If you think you may be on a server that is older, please indicate this on your request form.įileMaker Pro is available via request to MIT faculty and staff for use on MIT-owned machines. Note: FileMaker Pro 19 is the recommended version for use at MIT and is compatible with files hosted on both FileMaker Server 18 and 19.

IS&T also provides FileMaker hosting and support services related to the use of FileMaker at MIT. FileMaker utilizes robust security features and seamlessly integrates with centralized MIT resources, e.g., Data Warehouse and Kerberos authentication.

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