Wim Decorte

Wim is Director, Claris Practice at Soliant. He is a FileMaker Pro, Server and Connect Certified Developer and an AWS certified architect. Wim is the author of numerous Tech Briefs and articles on FileMaker Server and on security-related topics. Wim is one of the very few multiple FileMaker Excellence Award winners, including the FileMaker Community Leader of the Year award. He is also a frequent speaker at the FileMaker Developer Conference and at FileMaker Developer groups throughout the world. In addition to being a renowned expert on FileMaker Server, Wim also specializes in integrating FileMaker with other applications and systems. Check out his treasure trove of GitHub repositories: https://github.com/wimdecorte.

Self-healing FileMaker WebDirect Routing

Self-healing FileMaker WebDirect Routing

Blog, FileMaker / January 20, 2025 / By Wim Decorte

Learn more about a bug in FileMaker WebDirect that leads to all routing attempts being stalled whena worker servers becomes unresponsive.

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Claris FileMaker 2024 Platform Version 21.1 – Executive Summary

Claris FileMaker 2024 Platform Version 21.1 – Executive Summary

Blog, FileMaker / November 6, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

FileMaker 21.1. is the second release of FileMaker 2024, following up on the initial release in June this year. Explore our overview.

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The Evolution of Business Applications Built with the Claris FileMaker Platform

Blog, FileMaker / July 16, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

Claris FileMaker has thrived for 34+ years, allowing developers of all skill levels to build valuable apps. Learn about what’s next.

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A Safer Way to Get Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates

A Safer Way to Get Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates

Blog, FileMaker / June 4, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

The safer way to encrypt SSL certificates for your FileMaker app involves creating a a DNS entry. Learn more about the process.

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Using an On-prem LLM for AI Semantic Search in FileMaker 21

Using an On-prem LLM for AI Semantic Search in FileMaker 21

Blog, FileMaker / June 4, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

Learn more about FileMaker 21’s AI integration, how to to host your own LLM, and how to use the new built-in AI scripts and functions.

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Installing a Swap File on Your Ubuntu FileMaker Server

Installing a Swap File on Your Ubuntu FileMaker Server

Blog, FileMaker / June 4, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

A swap file improves server resiliency, especially with memory-intensive tasks. Learn how to bolster your FileMaker app by installing one.

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FileMaker 2024 Executive Summary Part 2

FileMaker 2024 – Executive Summary Part 2

Blog, FileMaker / June 4, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

FileMaker 2024 (aka FileMaker 21.0.1) has arrived. Learn about FileMaker Server, WebDirect, and Data API updates from our consulting team.

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SSL Certificates in Depth

SSL Certificates in Depth

Blog, FileMaker / June 4, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

Learn the best practices around securing an SSL certificate for your FileMaker application from a team of trusted experts.

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FileMaker 2024 Executive Summary

FileMaker 2024 – Executive Summary

Blog, FileMaker / June 4, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

FileMaker 2024 (know to the developer world as FileMaker 21.0.1) has arrived. Get a technical overview from our consulting team here.

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Scaling FileMaker – Part 1

Blog, FileMaker / April 17, 2024 / By Wim Decorte

Welcome to our series on the multiple ways to scale your FileMaker application and leverage the Claris platform for growth.

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