Azure Windows Server FCI vs Information Protection Scanner

Question

Hi All,

I would really appreciate if someone can help me with below concerns.

• Difference between AIP Scanner vs Windows server FCI?
• Is still supported by Microsoft on Windows Server FCI?
• Can we create custom classification (Ex: confidential-external) using Windows FCI and assign it?

Thank you very much,
Dilan

Answer 1

@Dilan Nanayakkara

Apologies for the delay in responding to this post.

Difference between AIP Scanner vs Windows Server FCI - Refer to this https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/faqs-classic#whats-the-difference-between-windows-server-fci-and-the-azure-information-protection-scanner

Is still supported by Microsoft on Windows Server FCI - Yes, it is supported,

Refer to these articles on how to deploy it
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/solution-guides/scenario--get-insight-into-your-data-by-using-classification
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/solution-guides/scenario--implement-retention-of-information-on-file-servers
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/solution-guides/deploy-automatic-file-classification--demonstration-steps-

Let me know if you have any questions.