January 18 – Playing Nicely with Others

January 18 – Playing Nicely with Others: FileMaker and Content Management Systems

Content management systems (CMS) allow for public access, meaning anyone who chooses to view your content can do so. However, your data is typically a private matter — YOU select the data you want to share publicly. Boundaries must be defined in order to avoid unpleasant situations of sensitive or unwanted data being exposed. As a developer or FileMaker database administrator, you should be aware of the different ways these content management platforms can communicate with your database as well as the benefits/limitations of the options.

Topics Include:

• Key principles to be aware of when sharing your private data
• Various content management platforms that integrate well with FileMaker Pro
• Different approaches to achieve the desired integration solution
• Benefits and limitations of each approach

About the Presenter:

After 9 years in various FileMaker developer roles at other companies, presenter Jerry Salem joined IT Solutions in 2007. Jerry’s early FileMaker experience involved laboratory management and regulatory affairs compliance solutions while working as a biochemist at the University of Pennsylvania (he holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry). Since then he has worked for and with clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, telecommunications, education, and healthcare. He is certified in FileMaker versions 8 through 11 and contributes regularly to the Philly FileMaker Users Group.