How to block different file types that been saved by users in a fileshare or folder

To block the specific type of file extension from being saved in the folder by the users.

Example:

To restrict the “audio/video” files from being saved by the users in a particular folder.

 

Steps:

Prerequisites

1. Admin privilege.
2. File Server Resource Manager (Role to be enabled in the server).
3. Type of the file that needs to be excluded.

 

Let’s enable the FSRM role in the server to restrict the file type.

Install the FSRM role in the Window Server

FSRM is a windows role in the Server that enables us to manage file servers, we can also manage the below features:

• Quota/File Classification/File Management/File Screening/Storage Reports.

Go to Start > Click “Server Manager” to open the console.

Click “Add roles and features” to open the installation wizard.

Click “Next”.

Expand “File and Storage Services” and “File and iSCSI services”.

Select “File Server Resource Manager” and Click Next.

Click “install”

Close the Wizard once the installation is successful.

Restrict the audio/video file  extension .

 Go to Start > Click “File Server Resource Manager” under Windows Administrative Tools to open the console.

In FSRM Console, expand “File Screening Management” and Select “File Screens”.

Click “Create File Screen” to open the console.

• Set the File Screen Path (Share path or the folder location where we need to block).
• Screen properties (You can choose either from templates or add a custom file screen).
• Optional to set the events or email notification (by editing the properties)
• Summary will be displayed.

Click Create.

Now users can’t save the “audio/video” files in this folder.