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Chapter 8

Optimizing your FileMaker Server deployment

FileMaker Server must be properly installed, maintained and configured so that users can

efficiently perform the tasks they need. This chapter provides tips on selecting the proper

hardware, configuring the operating system, identifying issues that help FileMaker

Server run

efficiently, and monitoring the server’s performance. If your company has an IT group, they might

be able to provide support and guidance to keep the server running efficiently.

Selecting the right hardware

Before you select hardware for the server, consider how many users are or will be accessing the

server. If many users are accessing the database, then the hard drive and processor will probably

get heavy usage. A Database Server accessing a great deal of data can take more resources and

needs the right equipment.

Consider these key areas when selecting the hardware:

1 Disk subsystem. The disk subsystem is a type of disk storage that has an integrated collection

of disk drives. This subsystem is the most important factor to consider when purchasing

hardware for FileMaker

Server because it reads and writes data stored in the database. Having

a fast and optimized disk subsystem to effectively handle both reading and writing the data has

a significant impact on how the database performs. Regardless of the specific drive type you

selected, configure the subsystem to support a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID)

or reliable Storage Area Network (SAN) for the hosted databases.

1 Processor. FileMaker Server handles many processor intensive operations, such as finding

information, evaluating unstored calculations, and resolving relationships; therefore, the

processor you choose is almost as important as the disk subsystem. Because FileMaker

Server

can take advantage of multiple processors, certain database tasks can be handled by different

processors.

1 Memory. The amount of memory a database uses depends on the size of the database, the

type of database, the number of users, and the database’s complexity. Any one of these factors

can require more memory. Another critical factor for FileMaker

Server is the cache. Use this

formula to determine what the maximum allowed database RAM cache can be set to:

physical RAM (MB) divided by 2

You specify the database cache size by selecting the Database Server > Databases tab in

Admin Console.

1 Network. The network throughput can be measured using various tools on the system, and the

quality of network throughput depends on several factors. These include the type of Network

Interface Card (NIC) installed and the network’s physical infrastructure. While the network

infrastructure may be outside your control, problems happen due to the network configuration,

traffic, and routing. Users can connect to and work with databases over a LAN or WAN

connection. Connecting to a FileMaker

Server hosted database over the Internet or WAN

requires that several ports be open for TCP. For more information on port configuration, see

“Before you begin” on page 9 or “Before you begin installing on multiple machines” on page 25.

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