SSL Certificates with FileMaker 15: Part I | Learning Claris FileMaker | Scoop.it

SSL certificates are a very common way to secure client/server network connections, and the FileMaker platform has made use of them for many years.

With version 15 however, FileMaker has made a number of security changes, in handling SSL and certificates, on both the server and the clients.

But where do they come into play, and how might this affect your deployments?


Because of the amount of terminology involved and the wide scope that SSL (Secure Socket Layer) connections cover, we should first go over some basics of typical SSL connections and the certificates needed to use them.

In an attempt to be as brief as possible, I’ll be mainly discussing server configuration issues, and leaving out many smaller details.

Definitely check out the references and links if you’d like more information.

 

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