Installation guide

28 FileMaker Server Getting Started Guide
Installing on the master machine
Install FileMaker Server on the worker machines first, then on the master machine. The master machine
always hosts the Database Server, and may additionally host the Web Publishing Engine.
1. Insert the CD into the drive or follow your electronic download instructions.
2. Double-click the installation icon.
3. Windows: Select a language, then click OK.
4. Windows: If you do not have Java Runtime Environment version 5 (at a minimum) or Bonjour for
Windows, you are prompted to allow the FileMaker Server installer to install Java version
6 and Bonjour
for Windows.
For more information about Java and Bonjour installation, see “Installation notes” on page 35.
5. Read the Before You Begin information. If there is a task you did not do, quit the installer and do the
task. If you are ready to install FileMaker Server, click Continue (Mac OS) or Next (Windows).
6. Review and accept the end user license agreement.
7. Windows: Select a destination folder, then click Next.
Note On Windows, you can select a non-default location. See “Installation notes” on page 35.
Mac OS
Windows