Booster Overview

Introduction

A Booster in the context of FileWave is a critical component designed to scale the management of devices within a network. It is a server component that can be installed on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems and is used to distribute data from the FileWave server to devices. The Booster is thus an integral part of the FileWave Management Suite.

Booster Requirements for Customers

Hosted Customers

If you are a Hosted customer, it is required that you have a Booster, regardless of the number of macOS or Windows clients you have. (If you have Android, ChomeOS, iPad, or AppleTV devices, it is not required as Boosters do not help those client types.) The Booster helps facilitate the efficient and effective management of these devices in your environment.

As a Hosted customer, you may also want to consider the architecture of your Boosters. For this, you can refer to the Booster Deployment Planning article, which provides valuable insights and recommendations on Booster planning.

On-Premise Customers

For On-Premise customers, it is recommended that you also refer to the Booster Deployment Planning article to plan and architect your Boosters effectively. This is particularly crucial when considering scalability and efficient device management.