

These newer versions have many improvements, including significantly improved security features. ISC strongly suggests that Schools and Centers that are still using FileMaker Pro 7.0.x or below make plans to transition to FileMaker Pro 13.0.x or above. These databases often include confidential or sensitive data. Because of FileMaker's ease-of-use and low barriers to implementation, it is often used by Schools and Centers for small-to-medium scale departmental databases. Information Systems & Computing (ISC) strongly suggests that faculty and staff speak to their local support provider to determine which product(s) are supported before selecting database software.įileMaker Inc.'s FileMaker Pro database software is widely used on campus. Important Note: Many Schools and Centers have standardized on the use of specific database applications (such as Microsoft Access, Oracle, etc.) and may not support FileMaker Pro for their faculty and staff.

For more information, see ISC's LinkedIn Learning page. Considerable training is offered for FileMaker Pro versions 18 and 19. LinkedIn Learning training is available to all Penn faculty and staff with a valid PennKey.

AvailabilityįileMaker Pro is commercial software that can be purchased from the Office of Software Licensing at an educational discount. macOS compatibilityįileMaker Pro versions 18.x is fully compatible with macOS High Sierra, Mojave, and Catalina, while FileMaker Pro 19.x is compatible with macOS Mojave, Catalina, and Big Sur. Windows compatibilityįileMaker Pro versions 18.x and 19.x function as expected with supported versions of Windows 10. Information Systems & Computing (ISC) strongly suggests that faculty and staff speak to their local support provider to determine which product(s) are supported before selecting database software. Important Notes: Many Schools and Centers have standardized on the use of specific database applications (such as Microsoft Access, Oracle, etc.) and may not support FileMaker Pro for their faculty and staff.
