To install FSRM, log on to Windows Server 2008 R2 as a local administrator, open a PowerShell command prompt from the task bar and run the following two commands: It’s also useful to have the File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) console installed on your server so that you can configure and manage file classification using a graphical interface. The Data Collection Toolkit provides a set of PowerShell commandlets that can be used to manage and automate classification and reporting.
Then you can apply classification policy to files, which can include assigning NTFS permissions, retention or auditing parameters, expiration or backup, or moving to lower-cost storage. This is usually determined by the data’s business value and any regulatory requirements, and should be carried out in coordination with auditors to make sure it meets your organization’s needs. Microsoft’s new Data Classification Toolkit, a free download for use with Windows Server 2008 R2 and the File Classification Infrastructure, allows organizations to report on the classification status of files across multiple servers, develop classification policy and implement appropriate controls to help manage storage more efficiently.įor a primer on the Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure, see the BizTech article "Control Data Sprawl with File Classification in Windows Server 2008 R2".īefore working with the tool kit, you should decide how you’re going to classify files. Most organizations have been faced at one time or another with the need to organize unstructured data stored across many servers.