Installing the AI model server (Linux)

Installing Claris AI Model Server uses the FileMaker Server installer.

This section describes how to install Claris AI Model Server from the Linux command line interface (CLI). For information on assisted installation, see FileMaker Server Network Install Setup Guide.

FileMaker Server for Linux is available only as an electronic download. It includes product software and a link to an electronic license certificate needed for installation.

The following packages are required for Linux:

  • wget: Retrieves the FileMaker Server for Linux installer from the web

  • unzip: Unzips the FileMaker Server for Linux software package

Before you install, confirm that your machine meets the minimum requirements. See the FileMaker Server system requirements.

Step 1. Ensure the Linux packages are available

Update the Linux repository and make the dependent Linux packages available. Enter the command:

sudo apt update

Step 2. Upgrade Linux

Upgrade Linux internal libraries with the latest security and third-party software updates. Enter the command:

sudo apt upgrade

Step 3. Install the Linux packages

Install the required Linux packages using the following CLI commands in the order shown.

  • sudo apt install wget

  • sudo apt install unzip

  • sudo apt install libxt6

    Note  This is needed for Ubuntu 22.0.4.

Step 4. Download FileMaker Server

Download and unzip the FileMaker Server for Linux installer package.

Choose the FileMaker Server package for the installed version of Ubuntu.

  1. Create a new directory to download the installer. Enter the command:

    mkdir fminstaller

  2. Change to the installer directory. Enter the command:

    cd fminstaller

  3. Download the FileMaker Server for Linux installer using the download link provided on the software download page. The link to the software download page can be found in a received email message. Enter the command:

    wget [url]

    where [url] is the download link from the email message.

  4. Unzip the FileMaker Server for Linux installer package file. Enter the command:

    unzip [installer]

    where [installer] is the name of the installer package.

Step 5. Upgrade Apache and Nginx

If Apache or Nginx are already installed, upgrade the installations for the latest security updates.

  1. Change to the installer directory. Enter the command:

    cd [installer]

    where [installer] is the name of the installer directory.

  2. Run the upgrade script.

    • For Apache, enter the command:

      sudo ./ApacheUpdate.sh

    • For Nginx, enter the command:

      sudo ./NginxUpdate.sh

Step 6. Install Claris AI Model Server

  1. Identify the name of the FileMaker Server for Linux installer. Enter the command:

    ls filemaker*.deb

  2. Run the FileMaker Server for Linux installer. Enter the command:

    sudo apt install ./[name]

    where [name] is the FileMaker Server for Linux installer name.

  3. When prompted:

    • Accept the FileMaker Server license agreement. Enter the command: Y

    • Select the installation type. Enter the command: 2

      This command installs only the AI model server and not FileMaker Server, though it installs some FileMaker Server processes for the web server and server administration.

    • Create a user name and password for Admin Console, and a 4-digit PIN used to reset the password when necessary.

    • Decide whether to use the default account or another system account for installation.

      To use another user account, enter the command: n

      After, enter the system user account you want to use.

    • Confirm if you want to create a swap file.

  4. To verify the installation, check that the FileMaker Server processes and the Nginx server are running. Enter the commands:

    • ps -A | grep fm

    • ps -A | grep nginx

    Note  To change the web server to Apache, see Switching web servers in Linux.

  5. Restart your computer.

If the web server and FileMaker Server processes are running, the installation is complete.