FSRM (File Server Resource Manager) is a feature in Windows Server that enables administrators to manage and monitor storage usage on a file server.
In Windows Server Operating system, FSRM provides several capabilities, including:
- Quota management: Allows administrators to set quotas on volumes or folders to prevent users from exceeding their allocated storage space.
- File screening: Enables administrators to control the types of files that users can save on the file server, helping to enforce organizational policies and prevent the storage of unwanted or malicious files.
- Storage reports: Provides detailed information about storage usage on the file server, including file types, user activity, and growth trends.
- Classification: Enables administrators to classify files based on content or metadata, which can be used to apply policies or automate file management tasks.
- File management tasks: Provides a set of pre-defined or custom file management tasks, such as file expiration, archiving, or deletion, which can be applied to files based on their classification or other attributes.
To use FSRM in Windows Server Operating System, you need to install the FSRM feature and configure it according to your organizational needs. FSRM can be managed through the Server Manager or PowerShell, and there are several third-party tools available that can extend its capabilities FSRM is supported all latest windows server Operating systems including windows server 2016, windows server 2019 and windows server 2022.