FileWave Client Rename Behavior

Renaming a desktop client in the admin console will now change the Client Name inventory field to match the new name entered and also change the client name "sync" setting in the client's preferences. This ensures that the device is able to connect properly with FileWave instance without duplicated entries.  (The Device Name inventory filed is not modified)

So, when a client is renamed, the "Sync Computer Name" settings is turned off:

Further Details

• The FileWave Client uses its name as part of the identity of the client (see: How the FileWave Client Communicates for more)
• The FileWave Client has a configuration (FileWave Client Configuration Settings) to "Sync Computer Name" that can be changed one at a time (Via Client Monitor) or en masse (Creating a Superprefs Fileset).
• Renaming devices in the FW Admin (r-click → rename) has a different behavior depending on the device (see below)