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| FileMaker Pro 9: Level 2 |
| Course Number: 84528 |
| Category: Database & Collaboration Tools |
| Duration: 1.00 day |
Description
You have probably been using FileMaker Pro for a while, maintaining databases that other people have designed, and even designing some yourself. You may have created several databases to track information such as contacts, inventory, or other information that you can't adequately manage using a spreadsheet or word processing application. However, you may be faced with a project where a single FileMaker database cannot manage data that needs to be accessed from multiple tables spread in different database files.
In addition, you are required to share your database with other users on a network. In this course, you will set up an integrated database system dealing with data found in multiple database files. You will also make the database accessible to someone in the same office, or anyone who is searching for information using a web browser without compromising on the security by taking the necessary precautions.
Target Student
This course is for the students who have some experience using FileMaker Pro and are aware that their need for managing data exceeds their current capabilities. In addition, this course is for the FileMaker Pro 9 user that needs to share databases with other users on a network or over the Internet.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should have completed the FileMaker Pro 9: Level 1 course. In addition, they should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer’s operating system. Students should also have basic word processing skills, such as copying, pasting, and formatting text, and so on.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- create relationships between tables in a database file.
- create buttons to perform tasks.
- access data from external FileMaker sources or files found in an external database.
- enhance the layout of your database.
- prepare and publish your database on the web.
- follow some of the best practices to keep data safe and prevent information loss.
Outline
- Lesson 1: Creating Relationships Between Databases
- Topic 1A: Create Relationships
- Topic 1B: Access Data Using a Portal
- Topic 1C: Create a Lookup
- Topic 1D: Create a Relationship Using an Intermediate Table
- Topic 1E: Access Data from Related Tables
- Topic 1F: Summarize Related Data
- Topic 1G: Create a Value List
- Lesson 2: Creating Buttons
- Topic 2A: Create Buttons to Execute Simple Tasks
- Topic 2B: Create Buttons to Execute Complex Tasks
- Topic 2C: Create Buttons to Execute Scripts
- Lesson 3: Sharing and Exchanging Data
- Topic 3A: Share a Database with All Users on a Network
- Topic 3B: Share a Database Based on a Predefined Privilege Set
- Topic 3C: Share a Database Based on a Customized Privilege Set
- Topic 3D: Access Remote Data
- Topic 3E: Access Data from External Data Sources
- Lesson 4: Enhancing the Database Layout
- Topic 4A: Add Tab Control
- Topic 4B: Create a Layout Using Fields from Related Tables
- Topic 4C: Enhance the Layout
- Lesson 5: Publishing a Database on the Web
- Topic 5A: Prepare a Database for Publishing
- Topic 5B: Publish a Database for the Web
- Topic 5C: Work with the Web Viewer Tool
- Lesson 6: Protecting Data
- Topic 6A: Create Backup of Database files
- Topic 6B: Maintain Data Security