File Server Resource Manager Step-by-Step Guide for Windows Server 2008

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

File Server Resource Manager enables system administrators to understand how storage is being used and to manage the use of their storage by generating storage reports, applying quotas to volumes and folders, and screening files on the server.

This guide provides step-by-step walkthroughs for creating quotas, creating file screens, and scheduling storage reports.

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In this guide:

• Introduction to File Server Resource Manager

• Using File Server Resource Manager

• Working with Quotas

• Screening Files

• Generating Storage Reports

• Backing up File Server Resource Manager Configurations

• Test Scenarios for File Server Resource Manager

  • Quota Management Scenarios

  • File Screening Management Scenarios

  • Storage Reports Management Scenarios

  • Clustering Scenarios

  • Template Export and Import Scenarios