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Background Tasks (DDM status - macOS)

DDM (Apple)

What FileWave has integrated Apple’s Declarative Device Management (DDM) capabilities to enhance the monitoring of background tasks on macOS devices. This new feature allows administrators to receive detailed reports on the background tasks that are present. ...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
macOS
DDM

Force Enable Notifications on macOS for FileWave Kiosk

Kiosk FileWave End-User Notifications

What To ensure that notifications from the FileWave Kiosk and End User Notifications are consistently displayed on macOS devices, administrators can deploy an Apple Profile that forces notifications for the com.filewave.kiosk2 application. This profile enforc...

macOS
FileWave Version
15.5.x

FileWave Debian Appliances and Networking Issues

FileWave General Info

What FileWave provides pre-built Appliances, quick to setup and peace of mind all should be well.  These currently include: FileWave Server Booster IVS Out of the box, FileWave Appliances are configured to use DHCP. You should note that these concepts...

Networking
FileWave
IVS
FileWave
Server
FileWave
Boosters

Apple MDM Command History

Apple General Info Apple MDM

What Any Apple devices that are MDM enrolled should receive MDM Requests.  Each Client Info lists the requests for that device. Why MDM Command History exists to display all requests queued and sent to devices, along with the result of those requests; addit...

FileWave Version
15.5.x

Windows Imaging in FileWave 15.5+: Secure NFS Tunneling and Fallback Options

Network Imaging / IVS Troubleshooting Imaging

What In FileWave version 15.5.0, significant changes have been made to the Windows Imaging process using the Imaging Virtual Server (IVS). Previously, when imaging or capturing a Windows system, the device would mount NFS (Network File System) volumes directl...

Troubleshooting
FileWave
IVS
FileWave Version
15.5.x

Apple Device Management - DDM Assets

DDM (Apple)

What In FileWave 15.5, a new feature called Assets has been introduced to enhance Apple’s Device Declarative Management (DDM). Assets are reusable components that can be shared among different configurations. They allow administrators to create common setting...

DDM
FileWave Version
15.5.x

Truce Family integration with FileWave

Integrations

What TRUCE Family on FileWave is a dynamic device management solution designed to balance smartphone use in schools and at home. It allows schools and parents to customize and control access to apps and services based on location, activity, and time, ensuri...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
integration

OTRS integration with FileWave

Integrations

What The integration between OTRS and FileWave unifies IT ticketing and multi-platform device management into a single, efficient platform. This collaboration enhances automation, reduces manual processes, and ensures real-time data accuracy, all while stre...

integration
FileWave Version
15.5.x

Execute Powershell Scripts as Defined User

FileWave General Info Scripting

Description By default, the FileWave Client executes scripts and tasks with elevated permissions (System on Windows). The below shows a method to launch a command as an alternate user. Ingredients Text editor FileWave Central Directions This method r...

Apple Customise User Access in ASM/ABM

Apple School & Business Manager

What A new feature for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14 from Apple, Customise User Access controls Managed Apple IDs access to Apps and services. Requires either Apple School or Business Manager Access control includes: iCloud and App FaceTime and iMessa...

ABM/ASM
FileWave Version
15.5.x

FileWave Automation Scripts

FileWave General Info Troubleshooting

This article contains the scripts used by the Downloads page. The scripts are here for documentation purposes. Scripts FileWave Server Upgrade fwxserver_upgrade.sh - This script is used by the Download page fro FileWave Server upgrades on Debian. Some detai...

FileWave Custom Installer

FileWave Client FileWave Client Configuration

Why When installing the FileWave client on computers, it is necessary for the client to know certain information, for example, the FileWave Server address, whilst other information may also be useful to include: Boosters, Booster Routing, Enabling/Disabling R...

Superprefs Fileset

FileWave Client FileWave Client Configuration

Description When creating a Custom Client installer, client preferences are packaged inside the installer, e.g. server name, ports, Boosters, etc.  However, it is not always the case that one set of preferences is appropriate for all devices. Superprefs is a...

Troubleshooting Deployment Issues with the FileWave Upgrade Fileset

FileWave Client Troubleshooting

If you’re experiencing issues deploying the Upgrade Fileset to devices, the resolution steps depend on the target operating system. macOS Deployment Issue: Devices show that the latest FileWave Client is not installed despite deploying the Fileset. Solution...

Troubleshooting
FileWave
Client
FileWave Version
15.5.x