Since FileMaker Server is available on Linux there have been some different approaches to install a Server instance on a local machine for developing purposes.
To keep it short, here are some options with descriptions included – just refer to the following links:
- Run FileMaker Server for Linux in Docker Desktop for Mac or Windows
- Run FileMaker Server 19.3 for Ubuntu in Multipass for Mac or Windows
- Installation of FileMaker Server in pictures – VMWare with CentOS 7
- Ubuntu FMS on FMP Client Machine Using VirtualBox
Some presentations and background information:
- FileMaker Server running in Docker! – presentation by Fabrice Nordmann at Kentuckiana FileMaker Developers Group
- fmsoup: Discussion channel for cloud.fm
- Claris FileMaker Server 19: a performance test of Linux .v. Windows
If you prefer managed hosting, have a look at fmcloud or walkingtoweb:
Just a starting point. More options might be available. If you know a missing link to share, please get in contact.
