MEDIA RELEASE
FileMaker Server 7 Now Available
With almost unlimited data hosting capacity, new server software is easier to use, improves performance of shared
database and is more secure
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, May 25, 2004 -FileMaker has announced the immediate availability of FileMaker Server 7 (http://www.filemaker.com.au/products/fms_home.html), the new server software for hosting FileMaker Pro 7 database files.
"Whether you're a 2-person small business or a large corporate workgroup, FileMaker Server 7 allows you to easily share,
manage and access database information with others while dramatically increasing productivity," says Steve McManus,
General Manager Asia Pacific, FileMaker.
FileMaker Server 7 now offers numerous breakthroughs in data sharing and administration, as well as advanced security
features, including the following new features:
FileMaker databases run faster
New within FileMaker Server 7 is the ability to perform searches and calculations on the server instead of the client
database providing data speed gains; get greater performance from hard disk storage systems and multi-CPU servers; while
taking advantage of large amounts of RAM using sophisticated caching.
Host virtually unlimited amounts of data
Each of the 125 database files that can be hosted on FileMaker Server 7 can store up to 8 terabytes of information-4,000
times the old limit. And, because each FileMaker database file can now contain multiple data tables, a single FileMaker
Server can host millions of data tables. For added scalability, users can add FileMaker Servers to their network as
their business needs grow. Easy database administration from anywhere
The new FileMaker Server 7 Administration Tool (SAT) allows users to accomplish the following tasks, either locally at
the Server station or remotely over a network: Perform maintenance on live databases, including live backups while the
file is in use; Automate unattended, scheduled backup; Audit remote administration through a new Event Log entry that
identifies Administrators and their activities; Ensure that all clients have the most current plug-ins using the Auto
Update feature; Record plug-in downloads in the Event log; and change server settings without restarting the server.
Better data protection with new security features
FileMaker Server 7 provides three new key security functions: account authentication management for reducing the
overhead of managing user accounts and passwords, using industry standards provided by Active Directory (Windows) and
Open Directory (Mac OS); Database visibility control for filtering the display of hosted database names based on the
users' privileges to protect sensitive information; and data encryption to enhance the security of FileMaker information
that is transferred between hosted databases and desktop clients via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption.
Pricing and availability
FileMaker Server 7 is priced at NZD $1775/$889 upgrade (ex. GST Suggested List Price), and is shipping to FileMaker
licence customers starting today. The company plans to begin shipping retail units to all other customers and
distribution partners on June 2. Customers can place pre-orders now for FileMaker Server 7 by phone 0800 444 929 or at
https://secure.filemaker.com.au. Licensed users of FileMaker Server 5.5, 5.0 or FileMaker Pro Server 3.0, 2.1 may
upgrade to FileMaker Server 7 for just NZD$889 (ex. GST Suggested List Price), a 50% saving on the regular price. This
offer is valid from May 25, 2004, to September 17, 2004, in the Asia Pacific region. After that date, only licensed
users of FileMaker Server 5.5 will be eligible for the NZD $889 upgrade price.
About FileMaker, Inc.
FileMaker Pro is used by millions of individuals and workgroups around the world to be more productive and efficient.
Business, education and government customers rely on FileMaker to manage people, projects, images, assets and other
information. In addition to being the number one-selling easy-to-use database software, the award-winning FileMaker
product line also includes a range of scalable servers, mobile database products, low-cost Applications that automate
basic business tasks, ready-to-use Starter Solutions, and tools to create and share solutions from the desktop to the
web. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL).
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other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Prices and availability are subject
to change without notice. The stated prices are suggested list prices and actual prices may vary.
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