DevOps & Infrastructure

In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Angelo Luchi as they go over Ottomatic Essentials: the hosting service for small teams who want to think big. In this discussion, they discuss the offerings of Essentials and how they benefit users. From the security compliance and ease of Dockerization, to the acceleration benefits of HTTPS Tunneling and Cloudflare, and even the control afforded by the Ottomatic Cloud Console and OttoFMS. This episode will give you a full understanding of how the Essentials levels of our hosting platform aren’t a budget solution— they are a powerful choice that gives you the ability to get up and running quickly.

The Ottomatic Platform adds its 33rd global data center, in Milan, Italy. The site sits in Equinix ML2 with direct access to the Milan Internet Exchange, bringing lower latency, better redundancy and EU data locality to customers across Southern Europe.

Proof+Geist has achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification, demonstrating our rigorous commitment to data security and infrastructure protection. Our third-party verified policies go beyond theoretical standards, ensuring that our clients can confidently focus on their business while we safeguard their critical information. This ongoing certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest security standards in cloud hosting for custom business solutions.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS has reached its End of Life, posing critical security and compliance risks for FileMaker Server users. If you're running Ubuntu 20 or FileMaker Server 20, you'll need to upgrade to a supported version to maintain system integrity, prevent vulnerabilities, and ensure continued platform stability. Ottomatic recommends migrating to Ubuntu 22/24 and FileMaker 2024 or 2025 to protect your infrastructure and access the latest features.

FileMaker 2025 introduces a powerful AI Model Server that transforms app development, but requires careful server planning. Ernest Koe and Wim Decortes have detailed essential best practices for implementing AI capabilities in their comprehensive whitepaper. Learn how to optimize your server infrastructure and unlock the potential of AI-enhanced FileMaker applications.

Learn how to transform your Claris FileMaker development process with DevOps principles. This session reveals practical strategies for continuous integration, automated testing, and performance monitoring that can significantly improve application quality and development efficiency. Walker provides a comprehensive approach to managing the entire development lifecycle, helping developers move beyond manual, high-risk processes.

Ottomatic Cloud Console has introduced new organization member roles to provide more flexible access control. The Admin role is now called Owner, with two additional roles—Developer and a refined Admin—offering more granular permissions for team members. Users can assign these roles to control access to critical settings, services, and organizational management.

OttoFMS 4.10.0 introduces powerful new features to streamline FileMaker deployments. The update includes enhanced build tracking, automated scheduling, webhook notifications, and more flexible build handling. These improvements give developers greater control and visibility into their deployment processes, making management more efficient and reliable.

Proof+Geist has been awarded the Claris Innovation Excellence Award for OttoFMS, their powerful free FileMaker Server tool. Designed by developers for developers, OttoFMS streamlines DevOps processes by enabling seamless deployments, automations, and server management for the FileMaker community. With features like multi-tenant upgrades and web console integrations, OttoFMS continues to evolve based on user feedback and developer needs.

Ottomatic Cloud Console just got a major upgrade with powerful new features for FileMaker users. The latest version introduces file uploads, server credential viewing, encryption options, and enhanced file management tools, all designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. With support for OttoFMS 4.9.0, these updates make server management easier than ever.

Ottomatic is discontinuing support for Claris FileMaker versions 19.6 and below starting May 1st, 2025. Upgrading to FileMaker Server 2024 offers significant benefits, including enhanced security, faster data processing, and new automation features. If you need assistance with the upgrade or want to modernize your solution, Ottomatic's support team is ready to help.

BaseBuilders transforms project management for design professionals with innovative software that simplifies complex workflows. By leveraging OttoFMS, they've streamlined software updates across eight countries, enabling their team to focus on continuous improvement instead of manual deployment logistics. Doug Rawson's game-changing approach proves that the right tools can turn technical challenges into opportunities for growth and efficiency.

SeedCode's DayBack revolutionizes scheduling by combining calendars, timelines, and task management into a powerful, intuitive platform. This innovative tool integrates seamlessly with multiple systems, offering drag-and-drop functionality and visual resource balancing that helps teams work smarter and more efficiently. Proof+Geist celebrates DayBack's game-changing approach to project management and workflow optimization.

Save big on Ottomatic FileMaker Servers this Black Friday with 20% off your first year. Upgrade to FileMaker 2024 and avoid end-of-life risks for FileMaker 19 while securing critical security updates. Servers sized from small to enterprise can save between $200 and $9,000 with a full-year commitment.

OttoFMS version 4.6.0 introduces powerful new features for FileMaker Server management, including expanded offsite backup capabilities and an enhanced developer API. Users can now send backups to multiple locations, customize backup frequencies, and leverage new publishing and API functionalities that provide greater flexibility in server and build management.