The File Server Resource Manager
Windows Server 2008 includes the File Server Resource Manager, an integrated console that contains various tools and reporting functions so that you can determine, control, and administer the amount and kind of data stored on your file servers. FSRM provides a single and convenient place for you to configure quotas on folders and volumes, screen for unacceptable types of files, and generate comprehensive reports on exactly where your disk space is going.
To access the FSRM, open Server Manager, expand the File Services role in the left pane, expand Share and Storage Management, and click File Server Resource Manager. The default screen is shown in Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20. The File Server Resource Manager console
Configuring the FSRM
The first step in using the FSRM is configuring some options that will be used by the console. In the Actions pane, click the Configure Options link, and you'll see a screen like Figure 3-21.
Figure 3-21. Configuring FSRM options
The FSRM is designed to send email alerts and reports via email; on the Email notifications tab, enter the outgoing SMTP server (either through an installed SMTP service on the local machine or another mail server provided either by your organization or your ISP), and the To and From addresses. You can ...
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