The Windows Server 2008 first carried FSRM or Fie Server Resources Manager, which allowed administrators to define the file types that users could save to file servers. Windows FSRM has been a part of all succeeding Windows Servers, and administrators can now block defined file types from being uploaded to a specific folder or to an entire volume on the server.
Before you can begin blocking file extensions, you may need to install and configure FSRM on your Windows Server 2012 R2. Installation of FSRM can be achieved through the Server Manager GUI or by using the PowerShell console.
This article will examine the installation of FSRM using both methods, Server Manager GUI and Windows Server PowerShell console, while providing all necessary information to ensure a successful deployment and configuration of FSRM services.
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Installing FSRM on Server 2012 using the Server Manager GUI
Assuming you are logged in as the administrator, start with the Server Manager – click on the second icon from left on the bottom toolbar on the desktop as shown below:
Figure 1. Launching the Server Manager Dashboard
This brings up the Server Manager Dashboard. Proceed to the top right hand corner and click on Manage, then click on Add Roles and Features.
This opens the Add Roles and Features Wizard, where you need to click on Server Selection. Depending on how many servers you are currently managing, the right hand side will show one or multiple servers in the pool. Select the file server on which you want to install FSRM, and click on Next to proceed.
Figure 3. Selecting a Server to add the FSRM role
The next screen shows the server roles that you can install on the selected server. On the right hand side, locate File and Storage Services and expand it. Locate the File and iSCSI services and expand it. Now, locate the File Server Resource Manager entry.
Figure 4. Selecting the File Server Resource Manager role for installation