Disk Quota Software

[AnnDroyd]

Has anyone found a good solution for disk quota'ing?

 

We currently use Spaceguard from PNL Tools but have found a problem with it: It always allows a user to finish saving the current file. If this happens to be a 500MB video file, then it results in them being well over their limit.

 

Suggestions of a better solution would be welcomed.

[powdarrmonkey]

We just use the disk quotas built into Server 2003 and store all home folders on a partition with limits set.

[powdarrmonkey]

It does work on ownership, yes. Setting the owner of the files while moving them isn't a big deal though, it's an easy habit to get into.

[sidewinder]

I use the folder based quotas in Server 2003 R2

[cookie_monster]

We use FSRM in Server 2003 R2 as well and it works very well.

[BKGarry]

windows 2000 server should allow you to do it aswell.

[powdarrmonkey]

windows 2000 server should allow you to do it aswell.

 

But only per volume. Per-folder support isn't available unless you have 2003R2.

[Guest salan]

But only per volume. Per-folder support isn't available unless you have 2003R2.

We have 2003R2 but I cant see per-folder support? could you say how to get to it?

Alan (whos fed up of the staff filling the share!)

[cookie_monster]

IIRC you need to install of activate the File Server Resource Manager feature.

 

Ah found a link

 

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/48808/48808.html

[Guest salan]

Ah thanks,

Just found out that although I was told we had 2003R2 we actually have 2003 SP2! ah well another just to add to the list.

Alan

[boomam]

R2 is an essential install on any server imo.

Its just a set of tools rarther than a patch, so as such, theres almost no risk to the system in installing it. .

[Andi]

I updated all our servers to R2 last summer and it was very easy. The FSRM tool works like a charm too.

[Athlona]

Hi We use Northern Qouta Server really is a great program easy to use too:)