FileMaker G0600 - Manual (Page 12)

12 FileMaker Server Getting Started Guide
To improve performance:
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Avoid installing FileMaker Server on a machine that is a user’s primary workstation.
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Avoid using the machine running FileMaker Server as an email, print, or network file server.
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Do not use system backup software to back up databases hosted by FileMaker Server. Instead use
FileMaker Server Admin Console to schedule backups of databases.
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Do not use anti-virus software to scan the folders that contain hosted database files.
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Disable screen savers and sleep (or hibernate and standby) mode on the server. These features reduce
performance or suspend access to hosted databases.
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Use a fast hard disk, multiple-disk RAID system, or reliable Storage Area Network (SAN) for the hosted
databases.
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Turn off Indexing Service (Windows), Spotlight (Mac OS), or any other third-party file indexing
software. This feature reduces performance.
Installing FileMaker Server on a single machine
1. Insert the CD into the drive or follow your electronic download instructions.
2. Double-click the installation icon.
3. Mac OS: Enter your Mac OS user name and password.
4. Windows: If a User Account Control alert appears, click Yes.
5. Windows: Select a language, then click OK.
6. Windows: If you do not have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86), Java
Runtime Environment version 6 update 16, or Bonjour for Windows installed, you are prompted to allow
the FileMaker Server installer to install the missing software components. Click Install and follow the
onscreen instructions.
For more information, see “Installation notes” on page 39.
Mac OS Windows