In the world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), visibility is power—and when it comes to managing file systems across dozens or hundreds of endpoints, that power is amplified by precision tools like FileHog. These tools don’t just scan for files—they give engineers and technicians the ability to audit, verify, and troubleshoot with surgical accuracy across their entire client base.
Whether you’re supporting embedded systems, network infrastructure, or software development teams, the ability to perform client-wide file searches from your RMM platform is a game-changer.
Why File-Level Search Matters for MSPs
Traditional RMM platforms offer device monitoring, patching, and remote control—but when it comes to file-level intelligence, many fall short. FileHog bridges that gap by integrating with ConnectWise Automate to perform fast, filtered scans across endpoints. This gives MSPs and engineers the ability to:
- Search by file name, type, size, date, and attributes
- Export results for reporting, auditing, or compliance
- Run scans across individual agents or entire client groups
Use Case 1: Data Migration & Backup Verification
During system migrations or backup operations—especially in embedded or network engineering—ensuring file integrity and completeness is critical. FileHog allows engineers to:
- List files with timestamps, sizes, and attributes
- Use filters like
/MINDATE 2025-01-01 to target recent files
- Apply
/ATTRIBUTEFILTER READONLY to isolate protected data
This ensures that no critical files are missed or altered during transfer, and gives technicians a clear audit trail for verification.
Use Case 2: Forensic & Security Audits
In cybersecurity-focused environments, engineers need to detect unauthorized changes or suspicious file activity. FileHog enables:
- Enumeration of files by owner, access patterns, or attributes
- Lightweight scanning without the overhead of PowerShell’s
Get-ChildItem
- Rapid identification of anomalies across multiple machines
This is especially useful for compliance audits, breach investigations, or validating endpoint hardening.
Use Case 3: Project Documentation & Asset Management
Software engineers, game developers, and creative teams often need to catalog source code, assets, and binaries across sprawling directories. FileHog makes this easy:
- Export full directory trees to CSV
- List all
.cpp, .png, .json, or .exe files with size and last-modified date
- Track changes for version control, team handoffs, or compliance
This helps teams maintain clean documentation and ensures that no critical asset is lost in the shuffle.
Use Case 4: Debugging & Troubleshooting
When diagnosing disk space issues, file corruption, or deployment failures, engineers need fast answers. FileHog supports:
- Filters for file size (e.g.,
>1GB) or modification date
- MD5 checksum verification to detect file integrity issues
- Scans that complete in minutes—even on large drives
This is especially valuable in CI/CD pipelines, where build artifacts and logs can balloon unexpectedly.
The MSP Advantage
By integrating file-level search into your RMM workflow, you give your techs and engineers the ability to:
- Respond faster to client issues
- Perform proactive audits and cleanups
- Deliver more accurate reporting and documentation
- Reduce reliance on manual scripting or third-party tools
In short, you gain control, clarity, and confidence—all from a single pane of glass.
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FileHog 1.0.6 is here!
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