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This is a very basic question, but I haven't been able to find an answer so here it goes.
Does Filemaker Server substitute Filemaker Pro? In other words, can I create a database aand manage it, enter records and all that with Filemaker Server? Or do I also need to install on the same computer Filemaker Pro?
Thanks.
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Filemaker server is not a substitue for Filemaker Pro, they are not the same.
You will need FMP to design your databases.
You will need FMServer to HOST those databases for a multi-user environment.
FMP itself can act as a small server for your solution, but is limited as to how many clients can connect to it (i think 5 or less)
You do not need to have FMP on the same machine as the FMServer SW, you can make all your edits to a hosted file over the network.
Filemaker server is not a substitue for Filemaker Pro, they are not the same.
You will need FMP to design your databases.
You will need FMServer to HOST those databases for a multi-user environment.
FMP itself can act as a small server for your solution, but is limited as to how many clients can connect to it (i think 5 or less)
You do not need to have FMP on the same machine as the FMServer SW, you can make all your edits to a hosted file over the network.