Set Up the FileWave Imaging Virtual Server (IVS)

What the Imaging Virtual Server does

FileWave Windows network imaging uses an on-premises Imaging Virtual Server (IVS). The virtual appliance runs in Hyper-V or VMware, PXE boots Windows devices in UEFI or legacy BIOS mode, captures or deploys disk images, and transfers captured images to the FileWave Server. Keep the base image thin when possible, then deploy applications and model-specific drivers through FileWave after imaging.

Import the IVS virtual appliance

1. Download the latest version of the FileWave IVS that matches your FileWave Server version and virtual environment.
2. Import the virtual appliance into Hyper-V or VMware. The FileWave Server Setup article shows the same virtual-appliance import pattern.

Configure IVS network settings

1. Access the FileWave IVS console via virtual environment.

2. Log into the FileWave console with the username "root" and the password "filewave".

3. Verify and take note of the current network settings obtained via DHCP using the commands below.

   IP address and netmask

   ifconfig

   Gateway / Router

   ip r

   DNS Servers

   less /etc/resolv.conf

4. Set a Static IP address for the FileWave IVS using the command below. 

   Set static IP address

   imaging-control networksetup static

Add the IVS to FileWave Central

Hosted FileWave customers should also follow FileWave Hosted Servers and IVS Setup for the hosted-server connection requirements.

1. Open FileWave Central and go to Preferences > Imaging.
2. Click the "[+]" button to add a new FileWave IVS.
3. Enter the IP address of the FileWave IVS and confirm that the status light turns green.
   • Leave the port as "20444".
4. Verify that the "Generate new key on Save" box is checked.
5. Click "OK" on the "Add Imaging Server" window.
6. Verify that the "FileWave certificate was successfully uploaded to the IVS" pop-up appears.
7. Verify that the "FileWave Server Address" is correct within the "FileWave Imaging Appliance Preferences" window.
   • Leave the port as "20015". Note: The default port setting is 20015. However, SSL is now required, and the system will automatically use port 20017 instead when 20015 is entered. Do not manually set the port to 20017. Always enter 20015, and the system will handle the SSL port change for you.
8. Click "OK" within the "FileWave Imaging Appliance Preferences" window.
9. Select OK in FileWave Central Preferences to save the changes and generate the shared key.
10. Open FileWave Central Preferences again and return to Imaging.
11. Click the right-most button for either "Enroll Imaging Server" or "Create client-side Certificate".
12. Wait for the "Imaging Server enrolled successfully" pop-up message.
13. Select OK in FileWave Central Preferences to save the changes.
14. Create at least one Imaging Association, then confirm that the IVS completes check-in.