Microsoft Windows Package Manager (WinGet)
What
Microsoft Windows Package Manager, known as WinGet, is a tool that simplifies discovering, installing, upgrading, and configuring software packages on Windows 10 and 11. It operates through a command-line interface, enabling efficient software management. Integrating WinGet with FileWave allows administrators to leverage WinGet's capabilities within the FileWave ecosystem, enhancing software deployment and management across Windows devices. This integration streamlines IT operations, reduces manual effort, and ensures consistent software configurations across all managed Windows devices.
When/Why
Deploying applications available via Microsoft Winget was already possible using FileWave, but it originally required script manipulation and some steps to set up properly. FileWave 15.4 introduces a much simpler way to deploy applications to Windows devices.
How
Welcome new WinGet Fileset
A new search assistant allows creating a WinGet Fileset just by searching the name of the application to deploy.
- Winget will be automatically installed or updated if required
- With FileWave 15.4.0, the most recent package will always be installed at initial deployment
- You can define if the package will be upgraded at verify if a new version is available
- You can define if the package will be uninstalled if the association is removed - in case the package allows silent uninstallation
Creating a WinGet Fileset
WinGet Fileset Settings