Evaluation Guide
Welcome and thank you for choosing FileWave, the all-inclusive device management solution for Windows, macOS, iOS, tvOS, Android, and ChromeOS!
Eval Guide Introduction
Welcome Welcome and thank you for choosing FileWave, the all-inclusive device management solution...
1. Installation and Setup
Please follow this "Installation and Setup" guide step by step to determine how FileWave will fit...
FileWave Server Setup
What server type is best for me? The first step to begin your FileWave Evaluation is to determine...
FileWave Central Setup
Let's log in! Now that you have the FileWave Server up and running, it is time to connect using ...
FileWave Central Preferences
What FileWave Central Preferences contains server-wide configuration, platform integrations, cont...
Client Group Structure
You get a group and you get a group, everybody gets a group! Staying organized in life is impo...
Software Group Structure
You get a group and you get a group, everybody gets a group! Again, really? Yep. We recommend ...
2. Client Pre-Requisites
Please review all steps in the sections that correspond with each device type you would like to m...
Android Client Pre-Requisites
Obtaining JSON File Android EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) is built into FileWave as of ve...
Apple Client Pre-Requisites
Now that we have the FileWave basics taken care of, let us start integrating the Apple services i...
Chromebook Client Pre-Requisites
Before beginning the setup of the Chromebooks, we must first provide you with a temporary Activat...
Windows Client Pre-Requisites
All you need to do to enroll a Windows Client is to deploy a customized FileWave Client MSI to y...
3. Client Enrollment
Please follow each section that corresponds with the device types you want to enroll in FileWave....
Android Enrollment
Enrolling Android devices to FileWave If you haven't already, please consult the Client Pre-Requi...
Apple ADE Enrollment
Benefits of ADE Enrollment iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, and macOS can use Apple Automated Device ...
Apple Manual Enrollment
Not able to use DEP? Apple's Device Enrollment Program is great but you may find that all or some...
Using LDAP to enroll macOS/iOS/Android devices
Use this document if you are trying to point your enrollment of device to directory services (Act...
Chromebook Enrollment
How to enroll Chromebooks into FileWave Before enrolling Chromebooks, review Platform Integratio...
Windows Enrollment
How to enroll Windows Clients into FileWave If you haven't already, review the Platform Integrati...
4. Fileset Creation and Deployment
Please review the sub-sections in this "Fileset Creation and Deployment" guide for your managed O...
Fileset Creation and Deployment
Section Details Use the platform sections below to create the Filesets or profiles you need. Afte...
Windows Software
Windows Filesets FileWave allows you to deploy any file, native installer, or script to a Wind...
iOS Software and Profiles
iOS Filesets FileWave can deploy supported profiles, Apps and Books applications, custom applicat...
macOS Software and Profiles
macOS Filesets FileWave allows you to deploy any file, native installer, scripts, or Profiles ...
Android Software and Policies
Android Filesets Deploying Google Play Apps Deploying...
Windows Imaging - Setup
FileWave Imaging Virtual Server (IVS) FileWave's ability to image is done by leveraging an on-...
Windows Imaging - Capture Image
One image to rule them all Well, at least that's the plan. Since FileWave recommends using a thi...
Deploy a Windows Image with FileWave IVS
Start the deployment After capturing the master image, associate it with target devices, confirm ...
OS Software Updates
Stay Patched with FileWave Keeping your Windows, macOS, iOS, and tvOS device's operating systems...
5. Inventory Reporting
Please follow the steps outlined in this section to learn more about FileWave's robust Inventory ...
Location Tracking
Dude, where's my device? Ever needed to locate a device but don't even know where to start? We...
Custom Fields
Extend Inventory even more? Check. Custom Fields let you add organization-specific inventory data...
License Management
Compliance, Usage, and Tracking License Management helps you track how many software or font lice...
Inventory Reports
Your information. Your way. Inventory Reports help you choose exactly which device data to return...