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Upgrading to FileWave 13+ from older Versions on Systems where Port 443 is used
Description FileWave 13 introduced the Web Admin interface, which uses port 443 by default. If another service is already listening on port 443, the FileWave Server installer cannot complete until the conflict is resolved. To resolve the issue, either move the...
FileWave Server Analytics Reporting
With FileWave 13.1, server utilization aggregated analytics are sent to FileWave automatically to collect information on Licensing/Version of FileWave, Location Information (of the server), Numbers and Types of enrolled devices, Server Configuration informatio...
Does FileWave support 2FA / MFA?
Question Does FileWave support 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) / Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when logging in to the FileWave Central or Anywhere admins? Does FileWave support 2FA/MFA for devices enrolling? Step-by-step guide If you follow the steps to s...
Webmin GUI - Changing the root password (On-Premise)
What Webmin is included with self-managed FileWave appliances for server-level configuration. This article applies only to self-managed or on-premises FileWave Server appliances. Hosted FileWave customers do not manage Webmin access on the hosted server. When/...
Details of Allowing / Disallowing Collection of Personal data on a License Level
Collection of Personal Data Use this article when you need personal data collection disabled at the FileWave license level. When this is disabled at the license level, FileWave Clients cannot collect those inventory fields because the option is no longer avail...
Expanding the Disk on a FileWave Appliance - Debian
Overview This guide explains how to use the FileWave Smart Disk Expansion script to automatically expand disk space on FileWave appliances. The script handles all the complexity of expanding LVM physical volumes, partitions, and filesystems with comprehensive...
Webmin GUI (On-Premise)
Webmin GUI For an on-premise FileWave Server, the Webmin GUI can help you review or adjust Debian OS-level settings such as time, networking, DNS, routing, and passwords. FileWave-hosted servers do not expose this Webmin interface. Set the root password during...
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 v16.3.x Known Issues Issues with FileWave 16.3.0 and higher until, but not including 16.4.0. While not version specific but worth noting. This will be the case on any version of FileW...
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
Current FileWave Windows clients are 64-bit, and Windows client-script Custom Fields can run in a 64-bit execution context. In the Custom Field editor, leave On Windows, run as 64-bit enabled when the script uses 64-bit PowerShell modules, 64-bit Windows compo...
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
Custom Fields let you create custom inventory values and assign or populate them through administrator values, client scripts, legacy command-line values, LDAP, or CSV import. In FileWave Central, open Assistants > Custom Fields, then choose Import CSV or Edit...
Custom Fields and Multi-Lined Outputs
Description Custom Fields are useful for returning small, reportable values that are not part of standard inventory. When a script finds a long list of results, return a concise value in the Custom Field and store the full list somewhere easier to read. Inform...
Custom Fields in Client View
Current FileWave versions let you add inventory fields, including custom fields, to Client View. Steps to add new fields From Client View, press Customize Columns. Press Add Inventory Field for advanced inventory options. Select an inventory field, including ...