Customers with FileMaker Server may chose to host Crate Pro files online. AWS is commonly used or you may select any online hosting company that hosts FileMaker Server.
FileMaker Server can be purchased from us at a discounted cost, however, because we use a perpetual license from Claris-FileMaker, they require a minimum of 5 CAL ( or client computer licenses) to be associated with a Client-Server configuration. If your current CAL license count is less, you will need to increase your CAL count or purchase FileMaker Server outside of Deploy Tech Services. Ensure you have the most current version to be compatible with Crate Pro 6.
FileMaker Server licenses purchased outside of Deploy Tech Services are not supported for installation, issues or updates. We provide installation assistance for FIleMaker Server on a local server, however, online hosting services may have different set-up requirements that we do not assist with. Please ensure you have your own IT familiar with the process or contact an IT company that is familiar with online hosting requirements.
Licenses purchased through Deploy Tech Services are a perpetual license and do not require annual low cost annual maintenance to continue to use Crate Pro 6. However many hosting services require that you maintain the most current Server release because of security updates and O/S compatibility. FileMaker Server licenses purchased outside of Deploy Tech Services are typically sold as an annual lease and will need to ,be re-purchased at full price each year to function.
This company has assisted several of our customers with AWS installations and provided the below costing information.
Any costs associated with online hosting are separate from Crate Pro 6 and license purchases and will be bourn by you.
$0.015 / GB / month (Amazon requires 125 GB minimum)
** Price is as of January 1 2023 and is subject to change without notice.