FM Data Migration Assistant

Productive Computing, Inc.

Simplify FileMaker data migrations.

Learn to migrate data from one FileMaker file to another.

FM Data Migration Assistant from Productive Computing University introduces a practical tool that simplifies the process of migrating data between FileMaker files. Data migration is often required when updating a solution’s structure while preserving the latest production data. Without the right tools, this process can be time consuming and prone to error.

This course explains how the FM Data Migration Assistant works alongside FileMaker’s built in migration utility to provide a clear, user friendly interface for performing migrations. Instead of working in command line environments such as Terminal or Command Prompt, you can manage the migration process using a familiar FileMaker interface.

The FM Data Migration Assistant helps developers move data from a production file into a clone that contains updated schema. This approach allows you to combine the newest structure with the most recent data so you can safely deploy updated versions of your FileMaker solution.

Course topics include:
• Understanding when and why FileMaker data migrations are necessary
• Preparing production, development, and clone files for migration
• Migrating data from a source file into an updated schema
• Using a visual interface instead of command line tools
• Managing output locations and migration results
• Working with multiple files during the migration process

The FM Data Migration Assistant is provided as a FileMaker file that you can open, review, and customize if needed. Because the tool is fully unlocked, developers can adapt it to fit their own automation routines or deployment processes.