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Installing a package with WinGet

Microsoft Windows Package Manager (WinGet)

What WinGet is a command line tool to manage applications on the Windows 10 and 11 platform. Note that FileWave 15.4 or later is required. When/Why We'll certainly want to use WinGet to push software to our devices, and we can do that rather nicely in a Fi...

FileWave Version
15.4.x
recipe
winget
Windows

Troubleshooting Errors with WinGet

Microsoft Windows Package Manager (WinGet)

What WinGet is a command line tool to manage applications on the Windows 10 and 11 platform. Note that FileWave 15.4 or later is required. When/Why After we initially install any package there may be an error. This will offer some reasons for those errors....

FileWave Version
15.4.x
recipe
winget
Windows

Exporting & Importing Inventory Queries

FileWave Central / Anywhere Inventory Queries (Reports)

Description As of FileWave version 15.4, it is now possible to export and import Inventory Query definitions.  This makes sharing them easier than ever. Also export and share any included Custom Fields utilised in an exported query. Importing & Exporting ...

FileWave Version
15.4.x

FileWave Kiosk displays Company Information

Kiosk

Description As an enhancement to the FileWave Kiosk / App Portal on macOS, Windows, and iPadOS/iOS, version 15.4 includes a view for Organisation Information. Information Details for the organisation may be filled out in the Preferences tab of FileWave Cent...

FileWave Version
15.4.x
FileWave
Kiosk

Automatic updating of iOS/iPadOS Kiosk (15.3+)

Kiosk

What The New App Portal in FileWave 15.3.0 represents a significant upgrade designed to enhance the management and distribution of apps across iOS/iPadOS devices. This feature aims to simplify app deployment, allowing for a more streamlined and efficient proc...

FileWave Version
15.3.x
Kiosk

Open Source Software included in FW v15.4.1

Downloads Open Source Software used in FileWave

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
15.4.x
OSS

Android EMM Policies and Permissions

Android

Android EMM (Enterprise Mobile Management) allows you to create permissions and send policies. Permissions Types Permission settings may be configured on multiple levels. They are applied in this priority (low number wins). Application specific permission...

Android
FileWave Version
15.4.x

Open Source Software included in FW v15.4.2

Downloads Open Source Software used in FileWave

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
15.4.x
OSS

Fileset to block Apple Install macOS applications

Software Updates (Apple) Block OS Updates and Installers

Description As described, this only blocks macOS Installer Applications.  Preventing users from using Software Updates can only be achieved with Defer Apple OS Updates and you should consider this because Software Update is capable or running the upgrade even...

FileWave Version
15.1.x
macOS

FileWave Version 15.4.2

Downloads

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 version 15.4, we are thrilled to present a range of new features and enhancements, including seamless ...

FileWave Version
15.4.x

VPP Notifications (Apple VPP API v2)

Apple School & Business Manager Volume Purchase Program (VPP)

What Starting from FileWave version 14.6.0 we added support for a new Apple API for App and Book Management within the Apple Volume Purchase Program. With FileWave 15.1.0 this API became the default. The main difference compared to the previous version is tha...

FileWave Version
15.1.x
vpp
Alliance eMeeting Q42023
FileWave Version
15.2.x

Open Source Software included in FW v15.5.0

Downloads Open Source Software used in FileWave

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
15.4.x
OSS

FileWave Server Repair Permissions

FileWave Server

What When migrating a server or simply moving files around or trying to restore from a backup  you can inadvertently set the ownership or permissions incorrectly on the FileWave Server. This can lead to services not starting or the database being inaccessible...

FileWave Version
15.5.x

Return to Service feature for iOS/iPadOS

iOS / iPadOS

What Even though devices can be erased remotely, getting them back into service is a manual process, as it requires someone to physically touch them and take them through Setup Assistant. Apple is removing the additional manual step with the introduction of R...

FileWave Version
15.1.x
iOS
iPadOS
ADE
FileWave Version
15.2.x

Imaging Windows from a USB Drive

Network Imaging / IVS

What Occasionally you might run into an issue with PXE boot for imaging, or just generally need to test the imaging process.  The USB bootable image provided here is meant to be a workaround, or a tool of convenience, for imaging devices using the FileWave IV...

FileWave Version
15.5.x

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

FileWave Compatibility Mode - EOL

End of Life Statements

What Compatibility Mode will be phased out with FileWave 15.4.0 in the first half of 2024. When/Why Communication between FileWave components is encrypted and relies on TLS certificates for several years now. Back in the day, to facilitate the transition, a...

FileWave Version
15.4.x
FileWave Version
15.3.x
EOL

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...

integration
FileWave Version
15.5.x

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...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
integration

Script Best Practices

FileWave General Info Scripting

Description Tips and tricks for running Filesets with scripts Don't put passwords in scripts The scripts are stored locally on devices.  For security reasons, usernames and passwords should not be included within the body of scripts. For example: Example:...

FileWave Version
15.5.x