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Let's Encrypt Setup for FileWave Server (Debian)
What This Knowledge Base (KB) article discusses the use of a shell script to automate the process of setting up Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for a FileWave server. Let's Encrypt is a free, automated, and open Certificate Authority (CA) that provides SSL cer...
Open Source Software included in FW v16.1.0
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
FileWave Version 16.0.4 (Unsupported)
These downloads are provided for the purposes of migrations and should not continue to be used in production. You should upgrade to either the most recent release or the one prior. They can always be found here: Supported FileWave Versions The FileWave endpoi...
Setting the Password on First Login to FileWave Appliances (15.5+)
What Starting from FileWave version 15.5.0, there have been important changes to the default login process and security features of the FileWave Appliance: Disabled Root Login: The root user is now disabled from logging in directly to enhance security. N...
FileWave Log File Locations
The following lists the locations of log files, as well as some additional files used by FileWave across the FileWave family of products FileWave Admin FileWave Admin Logs Details File Location FileWave Admin LogLogs all FileWave Admin Connecti...
Default TCP and UDP Port Usage
FileWave software uses the below-listed TCP/IP ports. These are default settings and may be configured to listen on different ports if required. Consider FileWave Server should not have IPv6 enabled for the best experience. Port Testing Please consider downl...
FileWave Version 16.0.5
The FileWave endpoint management suite allows you to manage your devices wherever they are, wherever you are, whatever they are, and all in one platform! In the 16.0.5 release we are thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to the FileWave Management Suite,...
What languages does FileWave support?
What FileWave is a Unified Endpoint Management tool that allows users to manage and deploy updates to macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Chrome, and Android devices. It is used by a variety of organizations, including educational institutions, corporations, a...
Opening FileWave Central (Admin) in a Specific Language (macOS)
What FileWave Admin will automatically use the language, if supported, set on the workstation at installation (default English). It is however possible to run FileWave Admin in a different language, as shown below, through an Apple Shortcut Menu Bar item. W...
Opening FileWave Central (Admin) in a Specific Language (Windows)
What When you install FileWave Admin, it will automatically use the language you have set on your workstation (if not available, it will default to English). If you want to change FileWave to run in another language, you have to launch Central/Admin with an a...
FileWave Version 16.1.0 (Unsupported)
These downloads are provided for the purposes of migrations and should not continue to be used in production. You should upgrade to either the most recent release or the one prior. They can always be found here: Supported FileWave Versions The FileWave endpoi...
Configuring FileWave Server Basic Preferences
This section covers the basic FileWave preferences of General, Organization Info, Kiosk, Inventory, Mail, Editor and Proxies. The more complex preferences - Mobile, LDAP, VPP&DEP, Engage, and Imaging are covered in their own sections. General preferences Fil...
App-Auto-Patch for 3rd party patching (macOS)
What App-Auto-Patch for macOS is a streamlined solution from an Open Source project designed to enable user-driven patching in your environment. It leverages two FileWave Filesets: one for profile configuration and another for deploying the actual application...
Open Source Software included in FW v16.1.1
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
FileWave Version 16.1.1
If you are specifically on 16.1.0 and upgrading to 16.1.1 you must be sure to work with Support if you manage iOS 18.5+ devices to have the best experience.This release has successfully passed all QA testing and is available as part of our Early Access (EA) pr...
Importing FileWave Virtual Appliance - Hyper-V
FileWave's Hyper-V VMs are usually built using the latest version of Hyper-V, typically the same one that comes with the newest version of Windows Server. When importing the FileWave Server, IVS, or on older Windows OS'es, the Hyper-V Manager console may not b...
FileWave Appliances on HyperV Gen 1 - EOL
As FileWave continues to develop our industry-leading multi-platform solution, our primary goal is to make it as simple, stable, and scalable as possible. We have been providing HyperV Generation 1 and Generation 2 images for a few versions to have overlap, bu...
Importing FileWave VHD (Hyper-V)
FileWave's Hyper-V VMs are usually built using the latest version of Hyper-V, typically the same one that comes with the newest version of Windows Server. When importing the FileWave Server, IVS, or on older Windows OS'es, the Hyper-V Manager console may not b...
Setting up the IVS (Imaging Virtual Server)
Guide for Networking Imaging with FileWave The following steps will assist you in the setup and implementation of your Imaging Virtual Server (IVS)If you already have your Imaging sever up and running please look at these guides for how to image Windows devic...