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fwxserver folder relocation in FileWave Server 13.1.4+ on macOS and Linux Platforms

FileWave Server Troubleshooting

Does this affect my installation?  To determine whether action is required from you immediately ...

Updated 8 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Android devices with multiple policies

Android

What Android Policies can be used to manage settings on Android devices. For a list of some of t...

Updated 8 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Windows Software Update Reporting

Software Updates (Windows)

What Starting from FileWave version 14.7+ there is a better overview of updates that should be d...

Updated 8 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Eval Guide Introduction

Evaluation Guide

Welcome Welcome and thank you for choosing FileWave, the all-inclusive device management solutio...

Updated 8 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Using Email to stay updated on KB updates

Community Engagement

What As a user of FileWave, you want to know when KB articles are created or updated. The KB has...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Adapting to Apple's TLS Server Certificate Validity Limits

Apple General Info

What This article provides guidance on adapting to Apple's updated policy regarding the maximum ...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Bypassing DPI for Apple Traffic in MDM Communication

Apple General Info

What This article explains the importance of bypassing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) on network t...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Apple Content Caching service

Apple General Info

What Every device will individually reach out to Apple to pull Software Updates and VPP Apps and...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Apple App Store and Automatic Updates

Apple General Info

Developers are frequently updating applications and submitting new versions to Apple App Store. F...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Address Stalled MDM Commands

Apple General Info

Description It is possible that device MDM communication can become stalled for macOS, iOS, and ...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Add FileWave Custom Inventory fields remotely using a Fileset

Custom Fields

Description Although these forms of Custom Field may still be used, since FileWave 12.7 addition...

Updated 9 months ago by Sean Holden

Mobile Preferences - iOS / Android

FileWave Central / Anywhere Settings

The Mobile preferences are designed around Mobile Device Management for Apple's iOS/macOS and Goo...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Execute macOS scripts as Console User

FileWave General Info Scripting

Description By default, the FileWave Client executes scripts and tasks with elevated permissions...

Updated 9 months ago by Sean Holden

Apple Specific Considerations

Playbook: Device Refresh / Back to School Manufacturer Specific Considerations

FileWave loves Apple, and so do our customers.  If you happen to be one of the organizations that...

Updated 9 months ago by Tony Keller

Bootstrap Token Management on macOS

macOS

With FileWave 13.2, support for Apple's Bootstrap Token management has been added. Introduction ...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

7zip (Windows MSI)

Software Deployment Recipes (Microsoft)

Description Example recipe for deploying 7zip with new MSI parameters in FileWave 15.2.0. Ingre...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Office 2019 / Office 365 (Windows)

Software Deployment Recipes (Microsoft)

Description Need to deploy Microsoft Office 2019 or Office 365 onto your Windows machines? We've...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Google Chrome Extension Management (Windows)

Software Deployment Recipes (Microsoft)

Description Chrome Extensions, like ClassSpaces, can be managed via FileWave on multiple device ...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Adobe Air (Windows EXE)

Software Deployment Recipes (Microsoft)

Description Need to deploy Adobe Air onto your Windows machines? Here is what you need to know t...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky

Java (Windows EXE)

Software Deployment Recipes (Microsoft)

Description This recipe shows you the steps you need to follow to make a Java Fileset for Window...

Updated 9 months ago by Josh Levitsky