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Open Source Software included in FW v15.1.0
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...
Minimum OS version for enrolling Apple devices via ADE
What MDM servers have the ability to enforce a minimum operating system version on enrolling devices when using Automated Device Enrollment (ADE). This feature was added in FileWave version 15.1.0 for macOS 14.0 Sonoma and iOS/iPadOS 17.0. Apple does not sup...
macOS Sonoma / iOS 17 support in FileWave 15.1.0+
What iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 17 will be released on Monday, 18th of September. macOS 14 Sonoma was released on the 26th of September. FileWave 15.1.0 released on Thursday, September 21, 2023. When/Why As an administrator, it is important to know if these new O...
7zip (Windows MSI)
Description Example recipe for deploying 7zip with new MSI parameters in FileWave 15.2.0. Ingredients FW Admin 7zip MSI installer Be sure to review 7zip FAQs to use the proper install path. FileWave will force a silent install when using MSI i...
FileVault - Getting Started
Please NoteSetting up FileVault 2 with FileWave is supported with MDM enrolled macOS devices only! MDM enrolled devices are such that went through DEP enrollment or had the MDM profile installed manually. These advanced steps are for system administrators and...
Profile Editor Command Policy
What The Command Policy in the Profile Editor is unique; the contents of a Command Policy is not a profile payload, but instead MDM commands. When/Why Some commands are available from the right click context menu, e.g. Wipe Device…. However, some commands w...
FileVault 2 enabled on macOS ADE enrollment
What Once you have started down the road of using FileVault to secure your data with FileVault - Getting Started then you may want to think about enabling FileVault at enrollment time for macOS systems. When/Why FileVault is a built-in encryption solution f...
Custom MSI installer parameters
What Starting with FileWave 15.2.0 it is now possible to add custom parameters to MSI Filesets. This includes Filesets created by MSI files, but not Filesets automatically created based on Windows software updates. When/Why Some MSI installers accept custom...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.2.0
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...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.2.1
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...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.1.1
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...
VPP Notifications (Apple VPP API v2)
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...
Embracing the Dark Side: Dark Mode for FileWave Central (15.3+)
What Once upon a time, in a brightly lit world of screens, a shadowy figure emerged, promising salvation to our eyes: Dark Mode. As legends of its comfort and sleekness spread across the realms of software applications, we at FileWave decided it was time to e...
FileWave Boosters Improved Server Message Routing (15.3+)
What FileWave 11 introduced Booster Routing, a feature that allows off-loading direct traffic to the server by routing messages via Booster. This feature provides additional security if you only allow boosters to connect to your server and have all your devic...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.3.0
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...
Windows 32bit Client - EOL
What As the new desktop kiosk for Windows is based on 64bit libraries, FileWave 15.3.0 will not be supported on Windows 32bit platforms. FileWave Agent (fwcld) is currently still a 32bit executable, meaning there is no change in how Filesets are deployed, and...
FileWave Compatibility Mode - EOL
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...
macOS Imaging with IVS - EOL
What macOS Imaging: Changes made by Apple with APFS, T2 chips and Apple Silicon, Imaging macOS devices has been part of history for a long time. With the deprecation of Compatibility mode, the last reason for keeping macOS imaging options in FileWave are gone...
App Portal on iOS/iPadOS devices that don't support the application (15.3+)
What If you have an iOS/iPadOS device that is older than what is officially supported by FileWave and you are working ok but you can't get the Kiosk (App Portal) to install. When/Why You can revert for now to the old WebClip using the documented process her...
Fileset to block Apple Install macOS applications
Description Apple automatically instals the latest installer application on devices, allowing users to upgrade to the next major release of macOS. The following provides a method to prevent users from running the application, ensuring administrators have the...