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The FileWave Client runs on both OS X/macOS and Windows computers with the following requirements: Operating Systems Supported macOS Windows 10 & 11 For specific versions look at the Downloads page to see what is required for that version. Downloading...

Click on the New Client toolbar icon will bring up the Create New Client window. Clicking on Desktop clients will open the New Client From Server window, which is where computer clients will show up once the FileWave client on the device checks in with the des...

What As a FileWave administrator, I want more control over when VPP applications receive updates so that they happen after work or school hours.  In the past, this was not possible. When/Why You can now pick Never, Always or Scheduled for VPP application up...

What There is a new options for VPP apps, namely preventing the user from removing them.  (iOS/iPadOS 14+ required) When/Why We may want to prevent users from removing a VPP licensed and MDM delivered application if it is essential for their day to day use....

Before FileWave 11.1, iOS devices needed to enroll in MDM before they could be imported into FileWave Admin. Starting with FileWave 11.1, it's possible to pre-import iOS devices; i.e., make Placeholders for them in the database, before they enroll either using...

You can use Apple Configurator 2 to enroll Apple TVs in FileWave. The below screenshots show this process:In AC2, create a new blueprint, setting the target for Apple TV. Note that newer versions may change a dialog but the process should remain close to this...

You can import a "tab-delimited" text file (not a CSV file). See Placeholders for more workflow information. Can be useful for Network Imaging Guide Device Enrollment Program (DEP) Enrolling Mobile Devices into FileWave Working with FileWave Clients ...

This section is for FileWave version 9.1 and above only. DEP only works with devices purchased from Apple authorized sources. For information on approved devices in DEP, see the following reference:https://help.apple.com/deployment/business/ The features of D...

Description VPP Tokens need to be renewed once a year. FileWave dashboard will alert when any VPP Token is about to expire by changing to yellow and stating duration until expiry; subsequently turning red once a VPP token expires. Use the steps below to renew...

Once the various devices have the FileWave Client installed, and they are enrolled with your FileWave Server, there are several options for configuring and working with these clients. This section will cover some of the common configurations and additional set...

Description  Managed Apple IDs and Licenses Guide will go over setting up VPP User assignment for deployment of iBooks with Managed Apple IDs. This guide will also implement new functionality starting in FileWave 12.7 for silent invites for VPP. If you are n...

Description DEP is the optimal way to enroll your Apple devices. DEP enrollment is required for countless features and management tools. Once added, you will need to renew your DEP token every year. If you're renewing your token, it's not necessary to re-upl...

Software updates that come from Apple and Microsoft are sufficient for keeping operating systems up-to-date; but there is a need to maintain currency for 3rd party applications. AutoPKG is an automation framework for macOS software packaging and distribution, ...

FileWave 11+ provides the ability to run a script at any of seven stages of Fileset deployment (called Activation States): Requirements Preflight Activation Postflight Verification Pre-Uninstallation Post-Uninstallation In FileWave Admin, while in ...

Distributing content with FileWave is done with a simple workflow that can add complexity as needed. All of the information below is discussed in much more detail later in this Chapter. The basic workflow runs as follows: Select Fileset type – you choose th...

Desktop / laptops Filesets are designed for use on macOS and Windows computers. The Fileset types are shown below: App / Folder Fileset This is the most basic Fileset. You select a file or a folder from your working system; then assign the location for dis...

For your mobile devices, the selection of possible Filesets is much smaller. App Store Fileset The App Store Fileset was designed around the BYOD or 1:1 deployment models with iOS devices. This Fileset can be used for two types of distributions - ad hoc or...

You can arrange Filesets into Groups for easier deployment workflows. Fileset Groups can be nested into other Fileset Groups, much like Client Groups. Once a Fileset Group is created by clicking the New Fileset Group button, existing Filesets may be dragged an...

While you can create a Fileset and associate it with a Client without doing any additional steps. However, your ability to customize the Fileset contents, specify its properties, and alter its settings gives you a tremendous amount of flexibility in your deplo...

Along with all of the editing and modification capabilities you have with Filesets, there is also a basic set of tools that you can use to make simple changes. These tools support some of the most common tasks you will need to perform as you manage large colle...