RE: blocking file formats in the interior of the network

["Beauford, Jason" <jbeauford () EightInOnePet com>]

Melchior, Raimar wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I would be very pleased if somebody could give me some advises on my
> following question. 
>
> We are seeking a solution which can detect/block different file
> formats (mp3, wmf, etc) in the interior of the network. There are
> some people who think they can put their mp3 and other files on the
> server share.   
> Since there are a lot of authorised users who have access to those
> shares we can't disallow access to shares on a per user/group basis. 
> We want to filter out different fileformats and set thresholds on
> allowed traffic. 
>
> I assume we need some kind of IDP oder a NAC solution which can look
> into the content and blocks those traffic that is going from internal
> users to the shares.  
>
> It would be great if you could give me some suggestions on this and
> what products/appliances are able of doing that. 
>
> Many Thanks.
>
> - Raimar


Windows Server 2003 has the functionality built in. 

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/r2/whatsnewinr2.mspx

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Reduced Storage Management Costs

Windows Server 2003 R2 includes new tools designed to provide a
centralized view of storage; simplified storage planning, provisioning
and maintenance; and improved monitoring and reporting.
Benefit Description

Reduced Storage
Management Costs

Provides better control over storage setup and lower management costs
due to improved storage management features.

Better storage utilization. Provides storage utilization information
through detailed storage reports.

Better quota management. Monitors and controls disk space usage with
directory quotas.

Better file screening. Limits types of files allowed on servers with
file screening.
<<<<=======================================================

Simpler SAN configuration. Easily configures and provisions storage area
networks (SANs). 

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Hope that helps!

JMB

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