Database Development using FileMaker Inc. technology: FileMaker Pro, Go and Server
At idatabase, the family of application tools provided by FileMaker Inc. are utilised to create cross-platform and cross-device database solutions.
As of December 2013, this family of technologies is at version 13 and the specific applications are summarised below:
- FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone mobile (Apple iOS) devices.
- FileMaker Pro for desktop and laptop computers running the Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X operating systems.
- FileMaker Pro Advanced for high-end users (database developers) modifying the database using desktop and laptop computers running the Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X operating systems.
- FileMaker Server is fast, reliable server software to securely share data with groups of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go and web users (Web Direct and custom PHP publishing). Get 24/7 availability and reliability, remotely administer and maintain databases with ease, and get time-saving automation capabilities.
- FileMaker Web Direct breakthrough web technology, available in FileMaker Server 13, that runs custom business solutions directly in a web browser on a desktop or laptop—no web development skills needed. Combine the power of a desktop application with the simplicity of a web browser to manage and share your business information. FileMaker Inc. do not officially support this next statement but Web Direct may allow Android users to connect to hosted databases using the web browser on their Android device.
The resident database developer is Michael Richards. Michael has been building database systems, using the FileMaker Pro application, since 1991 when FileMaker Pro was at version 1. Fast forward to 2013, Michael is older (hopefully wiser) and the FileMaker Pro products have consistently improved and matured to version 13.
Combine Michael's real-world database project experience and accumulated knowledge with the robust functionality available in the FileMaker 13 product line and you can have a productive database system tailored to suite your industry that will streamline the workflow of your business.