FileWave Version 13.0.3 (Unsupported)

These downloads are provided for the purposes of migrations and should not continue to be used in production. You should upgrade to either the most recent release or the one prior. They can always be found here: Supported FileWave Versions

FileWave Management Suite

Included in the Installer

Compatibility

Server

Booster

Clients

Admin

Mobile Clients

Compatibility Chart

New Features (13.0.3)

Changes and New Features

MDM Profile removal

By default, FileWave is no longer answering with HTTP 401 when an unknown MDM Apple device checks in. This allows FileWave to recover data from a previous backup without un-enrolling devices, which could lead to data loss if applications were removed. For 13.0.3, a new option was added in "FileWave Admin / Preferences / Mobile / Apple" that reverts to previous behavior.

Desktop Client and Booster Affinity

FileWave 13.0.0 introduced a behavioral change related to how desktop clients are communicating with boosters. Before 13.0.0, clients would always contact the first booster, unless the booster is not reachable (off network or offline). This could lead to very long delay for fileset deployment if first configured booster would be overloaded. Starting with 13.0.0, clients will try to stay on a given upstream booster instead of changing frequently. This provides better load balancing as the connections are more stable. Clients will also fallback to the server if none of the boosters are reachable.

13.0.3 ensures that a client will retry boosters regularly if it fell back to the server.

Memory Footprint

During model update, a large amount of data is processed to determine which fileset will be deployed to which device. Fileset statuses are also processed and updated, so deleted filesets are removed, newly-associated filesets are marked as "Associated" and so on. Starting with FileWave 13.0.0, iOS fileset statuses are now properly reported, which can create a large number of entries in the database, increasing the memory consumption during model update.

The Linux operating system is more sensitive to memory fragmentation (very summarized: it is not able to to recover memory with a frequent and high number of allocations, even if the process is not using this memory anymore), and the additional features brought to FileWave in the previous versions made the Linux version consume more memory over time, which could lead to Out-Of-Memory management. 

FileWave 13.0.3 is now using a more efficient memory allocation system, more efficient, and a special attention has been paid to reducing memory usage during model update to avoid memory fragmentation as much as possible.

VPN on Demand Option

IKEv2 VPN allows very granular configuration, based on VPN provider rules. For 13.0.3, VPN profile allows entering raw XML provided by VPN vendors.

New Features (13.0.2)

Changes and New Features

New Features (13.0.1)

Changes and New Features

New Features (13.0.0)

Changes and New Features

Apple 2018 Fall release support

Device Enrollment Program:

MDM Commands:

Profile changes:

Push Notification changes:

Additional Information

Included Open Source Software

Click here for an extensive list of Open Source Software included in the FileWave products.

Fixes

Downloads

Your existing FileWave Server must be version 12.0.3 or higher before you can upgrade to FileWave 13.0+.

Upgrading

Please read: https://kb.filewave.com/display/KB/Upgrading+your+FileWave+Server

This article contains important information that will help ensure your upgrade runs smoothly.  It is strongly advised that you review this for each release, since new notes or instructions may have been added.

Please make sure you have a recent backup before upgrading your server.


Upgrading FileWave requires the FileWave Imaging Appliance (IVS) is upgraded to a compatible version to ensure communication continues. Example: FileWave 12.9.0 requires the 5.9 IVS to image your computers.

The FileWave Engage Server must be version 1.2.0 or greater for compatibility.


In order to avoid problems with migrating database internal structures please make sure that you use a local administrator account, not domain administrator, when performing FileWave Server upgrade on Windows platform.

Location Tracking

The location reporting feature in FileWave is disabled by default.
It is recommended that you verify that this feature is in accordance with your organization’s policies and AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). Notify your end users before activating location reporting, as enabling the feature will prompt for permission to location information.
Read more... The Location Tracking KB (https://kb.filewave.com/display/KB/Location+Tracking)

Before Upgrading

Version 13.0.x introduces higher security standards which have impact on self-signed certificate usage.

While it is recommended to use Trusted-CA issued certificates, you can still use self-signed certificate with FileWave ; please make sure you follow the upgrade steps described in this KB article.

Following upgrade steps is important to make sure your FileWave setup works properly !

FileWave 13.0.x uses new Apple Push Notifications service with HTTP/2 protocol ; make sure your FileWave server can contact https://api.push.apple.com (port 443).

Web admin console

With version 13.0.x comes the first iteration of FileWave web-based admin console. It will be installed automatically and uses default HTTPS port (443).

Upgrade to 13.0.x will fail if port 443 is not available (upgrade will fail without upgrading your server, leaving it with the previous version running).

macOS Downloads

macOS Installers

macOS Upgrade Fileset

Windows Downloads

Windows Installers

Windows Upgrade Fileset

In order to avoid problems with migrating database internal structures please make sure that you use a local administrator account, not domain administrator, when performing FileWave Server upgrade on Windows platform.

Linux Downloads

Linux Installers

Note: Use the following command to download and unzip the installers:

wget https://fwdl.filewave.com/13.0.3/FileWave_Linux_13.0.3.zip

 

unzip FileWave_Linux_13.0.3.zip

 


Since v11+ only has one installer (that installs both mdm and server), the old standalone mdm will be removed automatically when doing an upgrade. This does not delete any mdm data.

To install or upgrade the FileWave Server, use the following :

yum install -y --nogpgcheck fwxserver-13.0.3-1.0.x86_64.rpm

 

To install or upgrade the FileWave Booster, use the following :

yum install -y --nogpgcheck fwbooster-13.0.3-1.0.x86_64.rpm

 

iOS Downloads

This is a native app version of the traditional Web Clip kiosk/app portal that is sent to devices ; it provides for a better end user experience and is highly recommended for iOS 9 devices (required for location information).

iOS 9+ : FileWave Enterprise.ipa
Static CDN URL :

https://fwdl.filewave.com/13.0.3/app_kiosk/filewave/App%20Portal%2013.0.3.ipa

 

Android Downloads

This is the Android APK, and can be downloaded and associated to update already enrolled Android Devices.
FileWaveClient-13.0.3.apk

Skeleton for Android white-boxing

Chrome

The FileWave Inventory extension for Chromebook has to be installed via the Google Admin Console for your domain. Please see Quickstart Guide for Chromebooks for detailed instructions

Skeleton for Chromebook white-boxing

Virtual Appliance Downloads

VMware and VirtualBox (OVA) Server Appliance
VMware and VirtualBox (OVA) Booster Appliance

For more information about importing the appliances please see: Importing Virtual Appliances

Hyper-V Appliance Downloads

Hyper-V (VHD) Server Appliance

Hyper-V (VHD) Booster Appliance

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Created 2 January 2024 16:22:35 by Josh Levitsky
Updated 19 February 2025 16:48:08 by Josh Levitsky