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Mixed Fleets

One management model for many operating systems.

FileWave helps IT teams manage macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS, tvOS, and visionOS in one place while keeping the platform-specific workflows each operating system needs.

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Endpoint workflows

Practical endpoint workflows for mixed-fleet teams.

Match deployment to the platform

Use Client-based packages for Windows and macOS, Apple MDM content, or Android managed apps. Chromebooks follow a different path: Google Admin owns enrollment and policy, while FileWave synchronizes inventory for reporting. Compare the platform-specific deployment workflows before planning your rollout.

Fleet visibility

See what exists, what changed, what is missing, and what needs attention across the whole environment.

Practical user support

Give users approved self-service options and give IT remote support context when something breaks.

Mixed-fleet operations

Standardize the work without flattening platform differences.

What to verify on each platform

  • Choose an approved test device for each operating system you need to manage.
  • Test a routine job, such as app delivery or inventory reporting, and check the result on the device as well as in FileWave.
  • Record which steps and controls differ by platform. Use the UEM buyer’s guide to plan the rest of your evaluation.

Where this model fits

  • Organizations that have outgrown single-platform tools.
  • Teams supporting desktop, mobile, shared, and specialty devices.
  • IT groups reducing tool sprawl without giving up platform coverage.

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Go deeper on mixed-fleet endpoint management.

FileWave connects enrollment, software and content delivery, patching, inventory, reporting, TeamViewer Remote Control, Self-Service Kiosk/App Portal, REST API, IdP SSO, and hosted or self-managed deployment.

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Explore mixed-fleet management.

Share your device mix, deployment model, and operational goals. FileWave will help you plan what to test.

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Common questions

Common questions for evaluators and admins.

What is mixed-fleet endpoint management?

Mixed-fleet endpoint management means managing multiple operating systems and device types with a consistent operational model instead of maintaining separate tools for every platform.

Which platforms are included in FileWave mixed-fleet positioning?

FileWave positioning includes macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, ChromeOS, tvOS, and visionOS for Apple Vision Pro.

Why does mixed-fleet management matter?

Mixed-fleet support helps IT teams reduce tool sprawl, improve visibility, streamline deployment, and support users across different device types.