Manage Windows Server file servers

  • Module
  • 8 Units
Beginner
Administrator
Security Engineer
Solution Architect
Windows Server

This module covers how to configure and manage the Windows Server File Server role. You learn how to work with NTFS and ReFS file systems, configure File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) for quota management, file screening, storage reports, and classification, configure SMB 3.x features including encryption, multichannel, and SMB Direct for high-performance file access, disable SMB 1.0 to address security vulnerabilities, and use Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) for backup and snapshot operations.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the Windows Server file system.
  • Describe the benefits and use of File Server Resource Manager.
  • Describe SMB and its security considerations.
  • Manage SMB configuration.
  • Describe Volume Shadow Copy Service.

Prerequisites

To get the best experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:

  • Windows Server.
  • Core networking technologies.
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