Category: Cloud Hosting

After building a custom platform, it needs to be hosted somewhere. That is, all that information needs a place to “live” so it can be accessed through the web. Claris offers its own hosting solution for FileMaker called Claris Server. It’s a fantastic option for FileMaker-based platforms specifically because it integrates so seamlessly into the rest of the FileMaker ecosystem. However, there are other options available that offer their own advantages and disadvantages.

Note that there is another option: businesses can choose to host the content themselves. This typically requires dedicated employees, purchasing servers, and having space to store them. Going with a third-party option is generally more cost-effective and streamlined. Businesses may opt to use one of these hosting solutions if they’re already paying to have these companies host their website or other data.

Amazon Web Services. Amazon offers hosting services that support a wide variety of platforms. AWS is scalable and offers very flexible pricing options. AWS offers a range of services, and their databases can host FileMaker. AWS also gives subscribers a considerable degree of control over their usage. Additional servers can be up and running within minutes, if needed. AWS works with both relational databases and NoSQL.

Microsoft Azure. Microsoft offers a similar cloud solution with features that closely parallel AWS. Their databases also support NoSQL and relational databases. However, they do tend to be more expensive than AWS. 

Google Cloud Databases. Google also offers hosting. However, it is only available as a cloud platform. Cloud hosting is easy-to-use, scalable, and nimble. However, because your information is only available in the cloud it is susceptible to data loss, data leakage, or even theft. Connection issues or outages could render your information inaccessible.

IBM Cloud. IBM provides database solutions that support PostgreSQL and MySQL. However, like Google, these offerings are cloud only.

FileMaker Server. For businesses utilizing FileMaker, FileMaker Server is truly the best option. It offers out of the box compatibility with FileMaker. It allows clients to open FileMaker files. Data can easily be shared with FileMaker databases and websites or other touchpoints.

Kyo Logic offers hosting solutions, and we’d be happy to walk you through these options and more. You can reach out to us here for a free consultation.

Are you looking for a better way to host your FileMaker solution? Do you spend hours trying to manage your current hosting software? Would you like an easy way to host and manage your FileMaker database so you can share all data with all users? Have you heard of FileMaker Cloud but not sure what it is?

If that’s a yes, then join Kyo Logic and Ronnie Rios at this months CT FileMaker Developers Group! Ronnie is the Senior Consulting Engineer at FileMaker and all around FileMaker Guru! On February 15th at 10 am Ronnie will show us the ins and outs of FileMakers newest product, FileMaker Cloud. FileMaker Cloud provides secure and reliable access to all your FileMaker custom apps without the knowledge and admin hassle of traditional hosting!

If you would like to learn more about FileMaker cloud hosting join us February 15th at 10 am! For more information or to register join our meetup, http://meetu.ps/35D9wN or call 203-221-3033!

Join Kyo Logic at the Apple Store, Westfarms or Boylston Street, for an exclusive FileMaker event showcasing the new FileMaker 15 Platform. Discover how this latest platform provides stronger essentials to make custom business apps that work seamlessly across Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and the web. Learn about the newest features that enhance mobility, integration, security, and performance.

Reserve your spot today; space is limited.

WestFarms:
Date: May 25, 2016
Time: 8:30-10:00 am
Location: Apple Store, Westfarms
Address: 500 Westfarms Mall, Farmington, CT 06032
RSVP:  http://info2.filemaker.com/FM15-Launch-Events.html

Boylston Street:Date: May 24,2016
Time: 8:30-10:00 am
Location: Apple Store, Boylston Street
Address: 815 Boylston Street, Boston MA
RSVP:  http://info2.filemaker.com/FM15-Launch-Events.html

The FileMaker 15 platform has been released! FileMaker 15 offers stronger essentials for making even better custom applications. FileMaker Inc. has also updated there purchasing options to better accommodate working in teams. The new features include:

• Mobility
• Automation & Integration
• Ease of use
• Security
• Performance

Mobility offers great new options for app extensions. These features include iBeacon, Touch ID, and 3D touch support. This allows you to leverage your app with outside applications as well.

For the developers of applications, Automations & Integration, has added undo scripting and highlighted script errors in the scripting area. This allows developers to save time and avoid hassle while coding.

FileMaker Inc. has created more ease of use with updated starter solutions as well as updated user interface for FileMaker 15. They will now offer web-based help which will allow for even fast response times when needed.

Security has always been a huge concern for FileMaker so with this update even higher security standards were added. You are now able to set concealed edit boxes with ease. They have also added more SSL certifications and protective security warnings for users!

When running custom applications performance is always a focus! To keep all areas running smoothly FileMaker has added top call statistics logging and portal in-line status bars!

If you have purchased FileMaker from Kyo Logic please keep an eye out for your upgrade codes via email. If you need assistance with the upgrade or purchasing FileMaker 15 please contact Kyo Logic at your earliest convenience.

-Kyo Logic
203-221-3033

Will you be attending FileMaker’s DevCon 2016? If you have not bought tickets already you will not want to miss this great event to learn all things FileMaker!

This year Kyo logic’s Tim Neudecker will be presenting, “Don’t Host that File — Audit it First!“, Thursday July 21st at 3:45pm! For any company or IT department that will be hosting files you will not want to miss this great presentation to make sure your files are always secure!

Session Description

Before you host your brand new FileMaker custom app, you should perform a security audit. This will help you sleep at night knowing your data is safe from intruders.

In this session, we will review all aspects of file security from basic privilege sets and extended privileges to encryption at rest. We’ll also discuss server security, including physical security, proper configuration, and purchasing and installing SSL certificates.

What You Should Know

Basic understanding of the FileMaker Platform

What You Will Learn

• Privilege sets and extended privileges
• Encryption at rest
• File access permissions
• SSL certificates

Hi everybody, and welcome back! This time we’ll be discussing the ways that FileMaker keeps users connected to their important data.

If a user loses his network connection or the server goes down for a brief period, FileMaker automatically makes the reconnection when the server is available once again. Absolutely no data is lost in this time, and people can pick up their work right where it left off.

For the more experienced users, there is a standby server option that allows for the higher availability of crucial data. Should a primary server go down, all of the work can be switched over to a standby server simply by typing in a specific set of commands.

As always, thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here again soon for more helpful FileMaker tips!

Hi everybody, and welcome back! This time, we’ll be discussing how FileMaker 14 allows users to control how their solutions look and run on mobile devices, such as the iPad and iPhone.

FileMaker Go 14 has a new look that reflects the style of the latest iOS operating system. Users can make their solutions full screen through scripts or swiping to hide the interface. This makes it easier to make any necessary edits.

With a script, users can lock to orientation of the layout, in order to build layouts that are specifically for portrait or landscape views.

As always, thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here again soon for more helpful FileMaker tips!