Deploying a Solution

After completing the development phase, it is time to deploy the database into the target workflow. There are two primary choices: deploying to a local device (a computer folder or iOS device) or sharing on a network from a host server. Each option has different benefits, and the choice affects who can access the file, how, and from where. Each product in the FileMaker family has different capabilities for deployment and access (Chapter 1 , “Reviewing the Product Line”). In this chapter, we explore these options, introducing specific topics related to deploying and accessing a solution, including the following: