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A fully functional copy of your FileMaker Server, ready to launch in minutes.

OptiFlex maintains a complete, verified copy of your entire FileMaker Server stored in the cloud - not an archive that needs hours to restore, but a working environment ready to launch from your client portal at a moment’s notice. At a fraction of the cost of running a 24/7 standby server.

What it is

Cloud-based DR built specifically for FileMaker Server.

OptiFlex is a disaster recovery service designed around FileMaker. It maintains an off-site, fully functional copy of your environment, verifies file integrity by actually opening files during processing, and gives you self-service recovery from the client portal.

Key capabilities

A DR strategy that doesn’t cost like one.

Most DR architectures force a trade-off between recovery speed and ongoing cost. OptiFlex collapses that trade-off using AWS-native primitives.

Off-site cloud backup

A complete copy of your FileMaker Server lives in AWS, ready to launch - not an archive in cold storage, but a fully provisioned recovery environment.

Self-service launch

Recovery is a button in the client portal. Browse available restore points, pick one, and launch - minutes, not a support escalation.

Multiple restore points

Cost-effective snapshots create multiple recovery points so you can roll back to the right moment in time, not just the most recent backup.

Incremental container sync

External container data is synced incrementally, dramatically reducing bandwidth requirements compared to full re-uploads.

File integrity verification

OptiFlex opens each file in FileMaker Server during processing to verify integrity - you find out at backup time if a file won’t open, not at recovery time.

Encryption-at-Rest support

Handles password-protected and EAR-encrypted files, including custom SSL configurations - the disaster recovery path doesn’t force you to compromise your security posture.

How it works

From requirements to recovery, end to end.

OptiFlex implementation follows a structured process so the recovery experience is reliable when you actually need it.

  1. Requirements analysis We review solution size, external container data, backup timing windows, and any scheduled scripts that could collide with backup operations.
  2. Automated on-premises backup Backup jobs run on your schedule, with secure transfer to AWS - no manual hand-offs, no missed windows.
  3. Server-side processing Each backup package is processed in received order with full error checking. Files are opened in FileMaker Server to verify they actually open.
  4. Snapshot creation Verified backups become recovery points in your client portal - ready to launch on demand.
  5. Launch in minutes When you need it, pick a recovery point and launch. Files are restored and hosted within minutes, with the full FileMaker stack functional from the moment it comes up.
Benefits

Real DR posture without standby-server cost.

OptiFlex changes the economics of FileMaker disaster recovery.

If your FileMaker solution can’t tolerate extended downtime, OptiFlex is the recovery posture you need - without the standby-server price tag.

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