File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) is a role service in Windows Server that enables you to manage and classify data stored on file servers. You can use FSRM to automatically classify files, perform tasks based on these classifications, set quotas on folders, and create reports monitoring storage usage. In Windows Server version 1803, FSRM adds the ability to prevent the creation of change journals.
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2
Features
FSRM includes the following features:
Quota management: Limit the space that is allowed for a volume or folder. These limits can be automatically applied to new folders that are created on a volume. You can also define quota templates that can be applied to new volumes or folders.
File Classification Infrastructure: Gain insight into your data by automating classification processes so that you can manage your data more effectively. You can classify files and apply policies based on this classification. Example policies include dynamic access control for restricting access to files, file encryption, and file expiration. Files can be classified automatically by using file classification rules or manually by modifying the properties of a selected file or folder.
File Management Tasks: Gain the ability to apply a conditional policy or action to files based on their classification. The conditions of a file management task include the file location, the classification properties, the date the file was created, the last modified date of the file, or the last time the file was accessed. The actions that a file management task can take include the ability to expire files, encrypt files, or run a custom command.
File screening management: Control the types of files that the user can store on a file server. You can limit the extension that can be stored on your shared files. For example, you can create a file screen that doesn't allow files with an MP3 extension to be stored in personal shared folders on a file server.
Storage reports: Use these reports to help you identify trends in disk usage and how your data is classified. You can also monitor a selected group of users for attempts to save unauthorized files.
You can configure and manage the FSRM features by using the FSRM app or by using Windows PowerShell.