FileMaker has now released their certification track for FileMaker 10. They also now have a book and CD available for learning the software and preparing for the exam.
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Final Cut Server: Migrating FileMaker Metadata
So my buddy Nick Stokes had a project recently where he was migrating metadata out of a FileMaker database and into Final Cut Server. Here’s what he had to say about the steps: Step 1. The FileMaker DB has all the metadata for all the assets. Step 2. Create a mirror of the metadata in Final Cut Server, leaving the data empty. Step 3. Upload all of the assets into Final Cut Server. Step 4. Outputted a Write XML of every asset out of Final Cut Server. Step 5. Build a php script to parse those WriteXML files and merge them with a CSV dump from the Filemaker DB based…
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Biometrics in Rapid Application Development
I originally posted this at http://www.318.com/TechJournal Biometric systems measure the physical traits of users to offer a high level of security. As part of their nature biometric security requires users be present in order to log into the systems they protect. Biometric systems typically rely on the combination of a biometric trait and a password. They can also rely on the use of an access card, resulting in a situation where there are three forms of security present to access a system. Biometrics measure physical traits such as hand geometry, retinal patterns, facial scans, fingerprints or voice patterns. The use of biometrics has a potential in a number of situations…
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FileMaker and Directory Services
I originally posted this at http://www.318.com/TechJournal Did you know FileMaker can be configured to authenticate with Open Directory and Active Directory? What does that mean? Well, most companies use a Windows Server or Macintosh Server to allow their employees to log in every day. FileMaker Server 7 now has the ability to connect to those same user accounts instead of having to remember usernames and passwords for both your FileMaker account and your computer account. This also allows companies easier account maintenance when employees join or leave companies. You no longer have to add an account for both the network and FileMaker. In addition to all these benefits, external authentication…