Built-in Database
Big Business includes a built-in Database, which means:
• no additional purchase
• no additional installation
• no additional setup or configuration
You simply install Big Business and start it.
Big Business 12.25 includes an updated Database with a fix for Quit.
Big Business 12.12 includes an updated Database with a Security Update. Earlier versions may not work correctly or optimally with encrypted connections.
Big Business 12.5 includes an updated Database to work with macOS Catalina and Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Earlier versions may not work correctly with these operating systems.
Big Business 11.3 includes an updated Database that is Certified for macOS High Sierra and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Earlier versions may not work correctly with these operating systems.
Big Business 10.13 includes an updated Database that is Certified for macOS Sierra and Windows Server 2016. Big Business 10.10 included an updated Database that is certified for Windows 10 Anniversary.
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Big Business includes a built-in Database, which means:
• no additional purchase
• no additional installation
• no additional setup or configuration
You simply install Big Business and start it.
Put Big Business Server on one computer and Big Business Client on others. Start Server and follow the prompts to open a Data File. Start Client and select Server on the Connect dialog.
There is no additional setup to run Big Business. It does not require any addtional installation--like MS SQL. It does not require any additional configuration--customizations are handled in the user interface or by email request. It uses standard networking and includes Unlimited Setup Support.
There are additional options that do require addtional purchase, installation and/or setup, such as:
• shipping integration
• data warehouse integration
• iPad integration
Big Business includes Quick Support, built-in live help, which you can turn on to have these integrations done for you.
Big Business uses a combination of database technologies including 4D, MySQL, SQLite, and FileMaker. Big Business is compiled for speed and uses TCP/IP for networking. It uses a combination of standard and proprietary techniques including HTTP, REST, SQL, SHA-1, SSL, and TLS.