
Later you can assign this to a user or a group using file share access. Quota restrict the amount of disk space allowed to a folder or a drive. There are three main areas where you can configure the features. After installation completed open File server resource manager from Administrative toolsĬonfigurations on file server resource manager is not much of a complex process.From the Server roles, select File Server Resource Manager and next to all other steps and install.Login to the Server, Open Server Manager, select Add Roles and Features.Management Reports - Reports can be generated to monitor access to files, disk usage and how data is classified.įRSM role on windows server 2016 can be installed from GUI or PowerShell, here I’m installing it using GUI server manager.You can limit using file extensions such as mp3.

File Screening – This is to control what type of files that user can store in the file server.Quota Management – Quotas allows to limit the space that is allowed for a volume or folder, and they can be automatically applied to new folders that are created on a volume.File Classification – You can classify files and apply policies based on this classification.This is a bit simple article about how to install and configure File Server Resource Manager in Windows Server 2016 with creating and managing quotas, file screening and storage reports.įile Server Resource Manager – is a Windows server role that enables to manage and classify data stored on file servers.
