13StepbyStep Guide for File Server Resource Manager in Windows Server.docx

1、13StepbyStep Guide for File Server Resource Manager in Windows ServerStep-by-Step Guide for File Server Resource Manager in Windows Server2008Microsoft CorporationPublished: February 2008AbstractFile Server Resource Manager enables system administrators to understand how storage is being used and to

2、 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.Copyright InformationInformation in this

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7、roperty. 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.Active Directory, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Windows, WindowsNT, Windows Server, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.ContentsInt

8、roduction to File Server Resource Manager 5Using File Server Resource Manager 5Opening File Server Resource Manager 6Configuring File Server Resource Manager 7Managing Storage Resources on a Remote Computer 7Using Command-Line Tools for FileServerResourceManager 8Working with Quotas 9File Server Res

9、ource Manager Quotas vs. NTFS Disk Quotas 9About Quota Templates 10Creating a Quota 11Creating a Quota Template 11Updating Quotas by Editing a Quota Template 13Creating an Auto Apply Quota 14Editing an Auto Apply Quota 15Monitoring Quota Use 16Screening Files 17Working with File Groups 18Creating a

10、File Screen 19Creating a File Screen Exception 21Monitoring File Screening 21Generating Storage Reports 22Storage Reports Available in File Server Resource Manager 23Configuring Report Parameters 24Scheduling a Set of Reports 25Generating Reports on Demand 26Backing up File Server Resource Manager C

11、onfigurations 27Test Scenarios for File Server Resource Manager 28Quota Management Scenarios 29Testing Quotas 29Testing Auto Apply Quotas 30Testing Quota Templates 32File Screening Management Scenarios 33Testing File Groups 34Testing File Screens 34Testing File Screen Templates 36Storage Reports Man

12、agement Scenarios 37Testing Scheduled Reports 37Testing On-Demand Reports 39Clustering Scenarios 40Preliminary Configuration Guidelines 40Template Export and Import Scenarios 41Preliminary Configuration Guidelines 42Introduction to File Server Resource ManagerWith the increasing demand on storage re

13、sources, as organizations rely more heavily on data than ever before, IT administrators face the challenge of overseeing a larger and more complex storage infrastructure, while at the same time, tracking the kind of information available in it. Today, managing storage resources not only includes dat

14、a size and availability but also the enforcement of company policies and a very good understanding of how existing storage is being used, allowing for sound strategic planning and proper response to organizational changes.File Server Resource Manager is a suite of tools that allows administrators to

15、 understand, control, and manage the quantity and type of data stored on their servers. By using File Server Resource Manager, administrators can place quotas on volumes, actively screen files and folders, and generate comprehensive storage reports. This set of advanced instruments not only helps th

16、e administrator to efficiently monitor existing storage resources, but it also aids in the planning and implementation of future policy changes.By using File Server Resource Manager, you can perform the following tasks: Create quotas to limit the space allowed for a volume or folder and generate e-m

17、ail and other notifications when the quota limits are approached or exceeded. Automatically generate and apply quotas to all existing subfolders and any new subfolders in a volume or folder. Create file screens to control the type of files that users can save, and send notifications when users attem

18、pt to save blocked files. Define quota and file screening templates that can be easily applied to new volumes or folders and reused across an organization. Schedule periodic storage reports that help identify trends in disk usage, or generate storage reports instantly, on demand.Using File Server Re

19、source ManagerThis section tells you how to open File Server Resource Manager and introduces its features. In this section: Opening File Server Resource Manager Configuring File Server Resource Manager Managing Storage Resources on a Remote Computer Using Command-Line Tools for File Server Resource

20、ManagerOpening File Server Resource ManagerFile Server Resource Manager is a role service of the File Services role in Windows Server2008. It can be installed as part of the File Services role, using Server Manager. After you install the role service, you can use the File Server Resource Manager Mic

21、rosoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to use File Server Resource ManagerTo open File Server Resource Manager In Server Manager:a. Expand Roles, expand File Services, and then expand Share and Storage Management.b

22、. Click File Server Resource Manager.-Or- In Administrative Tools, click File Server Resource Manager. Performing storage management tasksThe following is a list of tasks that you can perform from the three main nodes in the File Server Resource Manager snap-in.Quota management Create, manage, and o

23、btain information about quotas, which are used to set a space limit on a volume or folder. By defining notification thresholds, you can send e-mail notifications, log an event, run a command or script, or generate reports when users approach or exceed a quota. Create and manage quota templates to si

24、mplify quota management.File screening management Create, manage, and obtain information about file screens, which are used to block selected file types from a volume or folder. When users attempt to save unauthorized files, send an e-mail to the administrators or generate similar notifications. Cre

25、ate file screen exceptions to override certain file screening rules. Create and manage file screen templates to simplify file screening management. Create and manage file groups. When used with file screens and file screen exceptions, file groups determine which files will be blocked and which will

26、be allowed.Storage reports management Schedule and configure storage reports. Generate storage reports on demand.Configuring File Server Resource ManagerYou can set File Server Resource Manager options in the File Server Resource Manager Options dialog box. These options include default e-mail notif

27、ication settings, default parameters for storage reports, and other settings that apply to multiple tasks. Some of these settings can be modified when you work with quotas or screen files, or generate storage reports.To configure File Server Resource Manager options1. In the console tree, right-clic

28、k File Server Resource Manager, and then click Configure Options. 2. In the File Server Resource Manager Options dialog box, click a tab: E-mail Notifications, Notification Limits, Storage Reports, Report Locations, or File Screen Audit.3. Enter settings specific for your server environment.4. Click

29、 OK.Important To send e-mail notifications to administrators or to users who exceed quotas or attempt to save unauthorized files, or to send storage reports over e-mail, specify the SMTP server to use and the default e-mail settings in the E-mail Notifications tab.Important If you will be generating

30、 reports to monitor file screening, select the Record file screening activity in auditing database check box in the File Screen Audit tab. This will log file screening activity in the auditing database, so that it can be used later to generate File Screening Audit reports.Managing Storage Resources

31、on a Remote ComputerTo manage storage resources on a remote computer, you can connect to the computer from File Server Resource Manager. While you are connected, File Server Resource Manager will display the objects created on the remote computer, allowing you to manage them in the same way that you

32、 can manage resources on your local computer.To manage remote storage resources with File Server Resource Manager: The remote computer must be running Windows Server2008 with File Server Resource Manager installed. Enable the Remote File Server Resource Manager Management exception on the remote computer. This exception can be enabled by using Windows Firewall in Control Panel. You must be logged on to the local computer with a