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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 File Server Resource Manager to automatically classify files, perform tasks based on these classifications, set quotas on folders, and create reports monitoring storage usage. It's a small point, but we also added the ability to disable change journals in Windows Server, version 1803. FeaturesFile Server Resource Manager includes the following features:
The features included with File Server Resource Manager can be configured and managed by using the File Server Resource Manager app or by using Windows PowerShell. Important File Server Resource Manager supports volumes formatted with the NTFS file system only. The Resilient File System isn't supported. Practical applicationsSome practical applications for File Server Resource Manager include:
What's new - prevent FSRM from creating change journalsStarting with Windows Server, version 1803, you can now prevent the File Server Resource Manager service from creating a change journal (also known as a USN journal) on volumes when the service starts. This can conserve a little bit of space on each volume, but will disable real-time file classification. For older new features, see What's New in File Server Resource Manager. To prevent File Server Resource Manager from creating a change journal on some or all volumes when the service starts, use the following steps:
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