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Webmin GUI (On-Premise)
Webmin GUI For an on-premise installation of FileWave the Webmin GUI can help you set some options on the Debian operating system. Note that this does not exist for servers hosted by FileWave. It’s especially important to set the root password as seen below. ...
FileWave Server System Requirements
As of August 2024 v15.4.1, the below are supported for running FileWave Server, but for updated information, always consult the specific release on the Downloads Page. The FileWave Server can also be installed on a Virtual Machine. macOS 12, 13 (Intel and...
Lightspeed Smart Filter Deployment (iOS)
Description Need to deploy Lightspeed Smart Filter along with your configurations. FileWave has got you covered in this step-by-step guide to creating the required Profile to deploy to your iOS devices. Ingredients FileWave Anywhere/Central Profile Edit...
FileWave Known Issues
Here you will find known issues in FileWave along with workarounds. FileWave v15.5.x Known Issues Issues with FileWave 15.5.0 and higher until, but not including 15.5.1. These items are fixed in 15.5.1; DDM Configurations - Duplicating a DDM Configurati...
Homebrew Deployment (macOS Script)
Description Homebrew, or also known as simply Brew is the missing package manager for macOS (or Linux), Homebrew is able to install many tools that do not have another installer. Quite a lot of Linux based tools have a Homebrew install. This article will gu...
Naming conventions and acronyms
What FileWave Knowledge Base articles will sometimes use acronyms, and occasionally we may miss giving detail or context, but we try to always use the full name once or explain the term. This will be a list of terms you can refer to when unsure. Alphabetical...
Scripting Languages supported in FileWave
Description FileWave provides the ability to leverage certain scripting languages on macOS and Windows. This includes: macOS Windows Perl Python Shell Bat PowerShell FileWave does not include ...
Running Built-in PowerShell Commands with Custom Fields
In Filewave when using custom fields for PowerShell scripts the commands are run in a 32-bit environment. Some built-in PowerShell commands require 64-bit to work. In order to run the commands you need to modify the command to launch the correct PowerShell env...
Importing and Exporting Custom Field Files
Starting in FileWave version 13.1 you can import and export custom field definitions. This is ideal for sharing powerful fields not built into standard inventory. Always check a script before deploying to all devices. No, really, always! Exporting: Open...
Custom Fields
Added in FileWave 12.7.0, Custom Fields will allow you to create custom inventory values and assign them to your devices in a 5 different ways. You will find this option under the Assistants menu called Custom Fields, from there you can either Import CSV or Ed...
Custom Fields and Multi-Lined Outputs
Description Custom Fields are an excellent way to provide additional reporting information on devices that are not included as standard inventory. However, there are alternative methods to present this information where the output includes large amounts of t...
Custom Fields in Client View
Starting in FileWave13.3.0 you can add any inventory field to the client view. Steps to add new fields From the client view press the "Customize Columns" button Press "Add Inventory Field" for advanced inventory options Select any Inventory field (includ...
Script Best Practices
Description Tips and tricks for running Filesets with scripts Don't put passwords in scripts The scripts are stored locally on devices. For security reasons, usernames and passwords should not be included within the body of scripts. For example: Example:...
Referencing Launch Arguments in Scripts
Description Scripts ran through FileWave have the option to supply 'Launch Arguments'. These are referenced from the script but are not included in the body of the script. They may be supplied to any of the following: Fileset Scripts Custom Fields Poli...
FileWave Network Imaging / IVS Overview
Network Imaging Network imaging is supported over ethernet using the FileWave Imaging Virtual Server (IVS). It uses the PXEboot system for Windows computers. For a complete guide on how to fully set up a FileWave Imaging Virtual Server (IVS): Network Im...
Intelligent downloader explained
Summary This KB article will explain the intelligent downloader and give the best practices to upgrade your self-healed software by benefiting from this feature through Filesets / Payloads. Intelligent Downloader When a Fileset / Payload is deployed and the...
Using PsExec to Test PowerShell 32bit Scripts on Windows with FileWave
What FileWave is a Unified Endpoint Management tool that allows organizations to manage and deploy software and settings to macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Chrome, and Android devices. When deploying PowerShell scripts through FileWave, it is important to ...
Filewave Firewall Scripts for Windows
Summary FileWave Installers by default leave Windows Firewall settings untouched. This article provides scripts that opens the Windows Firewall so the Windows processes can accept connections from the outside. For FileWave 15.5 we have baked this in to the ...
Booster Overview
Introduction A Booster in the context of FileWave is a critical component designed to scale the management of devices within a network. It is a server component that can be installed on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems and is used to distribute data from the...
What is an API?
What Application Programming Interface (API). APIs programmatically provide the reading or writing of information to one or more services. FileWave has a rich set of APIs to allow customers to build connections. Some vendors also produce integrations, utili...