Using FileMaker as a front-end for MySQL is generally not the best 
solution, and will require a lot of time optimizing due to FileMaker's 
inefficiencies when accessing external datasources.

As for hosting companies, we've been hosting FileMaker for over 11 years 
now.  We use Apple Xserves for all of our hosting, all at under 20% 
utilization rates.  Feel free to try our risk-free 30 day trial to see 
that our services perform quite snappily:

	http://www.pointinspace.com/

You'll also find that our support is a lot more accessible and 
knowledgeable than many of the larger hosting providers.

	- John



On 7/26/10 6:52 AM, Bruce Button wrote:
> I need to develop a Filemaker solution that will be accessible via
> Internet. At the moment I am looking at two options:
>
> 1. Use an all-Filemaker approach and host the Filemaker database with a
> Filemaker web hosting company.
>
> 2. Use a MySQL back end and access it using Filemaker clients.
>
>
> Option 1 is certainly the easiest for me, since I already know
> Filemaker. However, option 2 seems to be a lot cheaper (about $80 per
> year as opposed to about $250 per year). Some limited experience in the
> past has also made me ask whether the companies that host Filemaker Pro
> databases have servers that are as quick and efficient via Internet as
> those that provide the more popular hosting services.
>
> Can anyone give me some pointers?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Bruce Button
>


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