FileWave Server on Windows - EOL
AsFileWave Server for Windows reached end of life with FileWave continues to develop our industry-leading multi-platform solution, our primary goal is to make it as simple, stable, and scalable as possible. We believe the best way to provide complete support for all endpoints, develop exciting new features more quickly, and enable more flexible deployment options, is to reduce the complexity of the FileWave Server.
As a result, beginning with 14.0.0, the FileWave Server willpackages onlyare be shippedprovided for Linux and Mac.macOS, Althoughwhile Windows willremains continuesupported for FileWave Central, Boosters, and Clients where those components are listed on Downloads.
If you still have a historical FileWave Server on Windows, plan a migration to bea nativelysupported Linux or macOS server. Windows Server builds were supported through FileWave 13.3,3 weand wantedare tonot letavailable youfor knowFileWave about14 thisor upcoming change well in advance so that you can plan your migration.later.
FAQ
Q: Does this change affect me?
A: If you already run your FileWave Server on Linux or Mac this change does not affect you.
To check your server OS.OS, Clickclick the blue status text in the bottom bottom-right corner of Admin.the admin console.
TheA StatusWindows-based boxserver will sayreports "FileWave Windows Server" in the Status box.
Q: Does this affect theFileWave Admin Console,Central, Boosters, or Clients?
A: No!No. The end-of-life notice applies to FileWave Server ison theWindows. onlyFileWave componentCentral changing.on Windows, Windows Admins, Boosters, and Windows Clients remain separate supported components when listed for the release you are still fully supported and will continue to be.using.
Q: Can I still use my Windows hardware?
A: Yes!Yes. OurYou can host a supported FileWave virtual appliance can run in any number of virtual environments, and youron Windows hardware canthrough hosta thatcompatible appliancevirtualization (e.g.platform, such as Hyper-V,V VirtualBox,or etc.).VirtualBox.
Q: Will FileWave assist me with the migration?
A: Yes! Please contact Professional Services & Training.