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Client operations The FileWave Client needs to be installed on computers that you want to manage with FileWave. The FileWave Client should to be given a unique name so that the FileWave Server can identify the FileWave Client. During startup, the FileWave Clie...

Use this article to install the FileWave Client on macOS or Windows, or to build a custom installer for larger deployments. Operating Systems Supported macOS Windows 10 & 11 For exact supported versions, check Downloads for the release you are deploying. Downl...

Click the New Client toolbar icon to open the Create New Client window. Click Desktop clients to open New Client From Server, where computer clients appear after the FileWave Client on the device checks in with the FileWave Server specified in the client setti...

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 updat...

What VPP apps can be configured so users cannot remove them. This option requires iOS/iPadOS 14 or later. When/Why Use this for VPP-licensed, MDM-delivered apps that must stay on the device for daily work. Previously, users could remove a deployed app and File...

Mobile devices can be imported or represented in FileWave before enrollment so administrators can prepare groups, Filesets, and Deployments in advance. Apple mobile devices—including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro—can enroll through Automated Device Enroll...

You can use Apple Configurator to enroll Apple TV devices into FileWave. The screenshots below show the blueprint-based workflow. In Apple Configurator, create a new blueprint and set the target to Apple TV. Newer Apple Configurator versions may change individ...

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 Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) Enrolling Mobile Devices into FileWave Working with FileWave Clients The impo...

ADE only works with devices purchased from Apple authorized sources or added via Configurator to ABM/ASM. For information on approved devices in ADE, see the following reference: https://help.apple.com/deployment/business/ The features of ADE include: Zero-tou...

Description VPP tokens expire annually. The FileWave dashboard shows renewal warnings by turning the token status yellow as the expiration date approaches, then red after the token expires. Use this process to download a fresh token from Apple School Manager o...

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

FileWave can run scripts at seven stages of Fileset deployment, called activation states: Requirements Preflight Activation Postflight Verification Pre-Uninstallation Post-Uninstallation In FileWave Admin, open the Filesets view, select the Fileset you want ...

Distributing content with FileWave follows a basic workflow that can expand as needed. Related articles cover each area in more detail. The basic workflow runs as follows: Select Fileset type – you choose the type of content (files / folders / profiles / scri...

Filesets in FileWave are content that you want to distribute. They can take several forms, and this article explains the major Fileset types available in FileWave Central. To make a new Fileset in Central, click New Fileset in the toolbar while viewing the Fil...

Fileset Groups organize related Filesets and let you assign the group to a client or Client Group in one workflow. Create one with New Fileset Group, then drag existing Filesets into it. You can nest Fileset Groups to match your deployment structure. A Fileset...

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...