External container data

The data migration tool doesn't migrate container data that is stored externally, so keep the following in mind:

• Before you open the target file after migration, make sure the target is in the same location as the source file relative to the external container data. This ensures that references to external container data will work.

• If the source file is hosted, use Admin Console to close the file and download it to a computer where the data migration tool is located, run the tool, and rename the target file to match the source file's name. Next, use Admin Console to remove the source file on the host. Then use FileMaker Pro to upload the newly migrated file to the host. If you prefer not to download and upload a large amount of external container data along with the file, you can manually transfer only the database file. For information on uploading database files manually to Claris FileMaker Server, see FileMaker Server Help.

• If, during migration, container field storage options are changed (for example, from open storage to secure storage), the FileMaker data migration tool does not transfer the container data. To transfer the container data, open the target file with FileMaker Pro and click Transfer Data in the Manage Containers dialog box.