Fileset Magic

• Merge updates to a Fileset with Fileset Magic

Merge updates to a Fileset with Fileset Magic

Summary

Use Fileset Magic's merge option when you need to capture an update and merge the changed files back into an existing Fileset instead of building a separate replacement Fileset. This is useful when an application is already controlled by FileWave and a normal package update would be reverted by Fileset self-healing.

Before merging, duplicate the original Fileset and test the duplicate. A merge changes the selected Fileset contents, so keep a known-good copy available until testing is complete.

Procedure

Start from a machine that has the original, non-updated software installed. Run the first Fileset Magic snapshot, install and test the update, then run the second snapshot. The comparison view shows added, modified, and deleted files. Added files are selected by default, while modified and deleted files are not selected by default. Review the differences carefully and select the modified files that should become part of the updated Fileset.

Steps

1. Duplicate the Fileset you plan to update.
2. Run FileWave Admin as root when building or updating macOS Filesets with Fileset Magic.
3. Take the first snapshot.
4. Install the software update, launch the application if needed, and confirm the update completed.
5. Take the second snapshot.
6. In the comparison view, browse the changes, keep the required added files selected, select the modified files that should be merged, and click Continue.

7. Enable Merge To Fileset and click Choose....
8. Select the duplicate Fileset and click OK.
9. Continue through the assistant and verify that the selected changes were merged into the Fileset.
10. Test the updated Fileset before deploying it broadly.