File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) - File Screening Management

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Open FSRM – File Server Resource Manager (File Screening Configuration)

Overview

File Screening Management in File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) helps administrators control what types of files can be saved in a shared folder. For example, you can prevent users from saving media files, scripts, or unwanted file types.

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Steps to Configure File Screening

1. Open File Server Resource Manager

1. On the File Server, open Server Manager → Tools → File Server Resource Manager. 2. Expand File Screening Management from the left panel.

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2. Create a File Group

1. Right-click File Groups → Create File Group. 2. Provide a suitable name (for example: Blocked_Text_Files). 3. In the Files to Include section, specify file extensions you want to block (e.g., *.bat, *.exe, *.mp3). 4. In the Files to Exclude section, add exceptions (e.g., readme.txt, script1.bat). 5. Click OK to save the file group.

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3. Create a File Screen

1. Under File Screening Management, right-click File Screens → Create File Screen. 2. In the File Screen Path, browse and select your shared folder (e.g., D:\ShareFolder). 3. Select Define Custom File Screen Properties → click Custom Properties. 4. Choose the Screening Type:

  - Active Screening: Prevents users from saving restricted files.  
  - Passive Screening: Allows file saving but logs an event or sends a notification.  

5. Select your previously created File Group. 6. Click OK and complete the wizard.

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4. Testing File Screening

1. Try to copy or create a file with a blocked extension (e.g., .txt, .bat) in the shared folder → access should be denied. 2. Try to copy or create a file that matches the excluded list → the file will be allowed.

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Result

- File Screening successfully applied to the shared folder. - Blocked file types cannot be added. - Excluded files and allowed types can be used normally.

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Summary

File Screening in FSRM helps: - Enforce organization storage policies. - Prevent storage misuse (like saving scripts or media files). - Optionally log or alert administrators using passive screening.

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