FileMaker Pro 9.0v3 Advanced SSL Updater
Posted: 10/14/2008
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Software Description
This software replaces the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) networking certificate file for FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced.
Updater Details
The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate used for secure communication with FileMaker Server has been replaced with an SSL certificate with valid end dates. This addresses an issue where the end date would potentially be invalid, which would result in connection failures to some FileMaker Server hosts.
Who should install this software?
Install this software if you are using any of the configurations listed below. Please verify that you are using the appropriate updater for your product.
| Platform | Products | Version | Use this updater | Languages |
| Windows | FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced | 9.0v1,
9.0v2 or 9.0v3 | FileMaker Pro 9.0 SSL Updater (fmp9a_SSL_Update.msp) | English
French Italian German Swedish Dutch Spanish Japanese Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese |
Installation Instructions:
To ensure a smooth installation, disable virus detection software before applying the update, and re-enable it after you are finished.
Deactivation of your currently installed/activated copies of FileMaker Pro is not required to install this software update.
This update will require approximately 10 MB of free space on your hard disk. Note: On Windows, you may be prompted to insert your original installation CD or locate the original installation software during the update process .
1. Quit FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced. Other applications can remain open.
2. Double-click the appropriate FileMaker 9.0 SSL Certificate updater program for the platform and product you are using. (from the table above)
3. Read and accept the displayed license agreement, then proceed as directed.
4. Click Update (Mac OS) or Next, then Update (Windows) to update your software. After the update has completed, you will see a message confirming the successful installation of the new version.
5. Quit the updater and open FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced to verify that the update was successful.
Note: On Microsoft Windows Vista with User Access Control enabled, the updater must be run initially from the command prompt and must be run as an administrator (right-click the executable, cmd.exe, then select "Run as administrator" from the shortcut menu).
• FileMaker Pro Advanced
“msiexec /p “<path to fmpa9_SSL_Update.msp file>\ fmpa9_SSL.Update.msp”
If, after following the steps above, you are still unable to successfully update, contact FileMaker Technical Support for assistance.
Silent Install Instructions
Performing a silent install is a one-step process. The following is the basic syntax of the command that needs to be entered at the Command Prompt:
• FileMaker Pro Advanced
"msiexec –i “<path to fmpa9_SSL_Update.msp file>\ fmpa9_SSL_Update.msp file” /q"
| Option | Parameter | Meaning |
| /q | n|b|r|f | Sets user interface level. q , qn - No UI. qb Basic UI. Use qb! to hide the Cancel button. qr Reduced UI with no dialog box displayed at the end of the installation. qf Full UI and any authored FatalError, UserExit or Exit dialog boxes at the end. qn+ No UI except for a dialog box displayed at the end. qb+ Basic UI with a dialog box displayed at the end. The dialog box is not displayed if the user cancels the installation. Use qb+! or qb!+ to hide the Cancel button. qb- Basic UI with no modal dialog boxes. qb+- is not a supported UI level. Use qb-! or qb!- to hide the Cancel button. The ! option is available with Windows Installer version 2.0 and works only with basic UI. It is not valid with full UI. |
Note: Do not use any of the advertisement flags such as /j, /ju, or /jm at the command line with this updater. (These flags are unsupported and may cause known installation problems.) On Microsoft® Windows Vista™, the command prompt must be run as an administrator (right-click the executable, cmd.exe, then select “Run as administrator” from the shortcut menu).
* Due to the large file size, the download may take longer than expected.
