>NT 5 will support this. Until then:
>
>Here's the answer I received from Jose Almeida to a similar question:
>
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>I did not found anything regarding the space limitation on NT by user like we have in Novell, but I found a Tecnet
> note about quota manager that is the product that is usualy used to do this.
>
> Regards, Hope it helps
>
> How to use disk space quota management to reduce hard-to-measure network management costs.
> Includes specific tips on using New Technology Partners’ Quota Manager™ for Microsoft Windows NT™.
> Updated to include 2.0 features!
> December 1995
>
>
> Overview
> The personal computer put power in the hands of non-technical computer users, and they’re not ready to give it
> up any time soon. However, when it comes to installation, training, trouble-shooting, and maintenance, many end
> users turn to their corporate information technology (IT) support services to supply the necessary expertise.
> Clearly it’s efficient for an IT group to develop server-based network management support. Backup, security,
> and maintenance procedures can be put in place for each server on the network. But concentration of power in a
> server machine used by multiple clients brings its own maintenance and management problems, such as allocating
> and managing space for all the users who share the system. Setting and enforcing disk quotas, or quota
> management, is one solution to potential server disk space management problems.
> Demands on Network Administrators Are Increasing
> Disk space management is only a fraction of a network administrator’s job: in today’s environment, admins
> provide local and wide area network connectivity, manage hardware and software inventory, installation,
> upgrades, and training, and are on the front line for troubleshooting and help desk support.
> The last thing an administrator needs is to have a server shut down due to a single user filling up a disk partition.
> The next-to-the-last thing administrators want to do is police users to clean up directories and delete or archive
> files no longer in use.
> Network managers are looking more and more to “smart” network management utilities that let the system
> enforce administrative requirements, policies, and procedures. Quota Manager helps system administrators, in
> real time, control the cost of running their networks by letting the system manage itself, 24 hours a day, seven
> days a week.
> Experienced Administrators Know the Value of Quota Management
> Some form of disk space quota management has been available for computers ever since the early time-sharing
> systems let users directly access computing resources. Experienced system administrators who have managed
> older, proprietary network operating systems expect some sort of quota management for Windows NT — and
> Quota Manager integrates with Windows NT security, event logging, registry, and automated NT Services to fill
> the need in the NT environment today.
> Quota management is one of the simplest network management support strategies around: you allocate a fixed
> amount of space on a machine’s hard disk for specific file operations accessible to privileged users. You warn
> users when they approach the limit of their allocation, or quota. Users who need more room either delete files or
> request an increase or a temporary suspension (Grace Period) of their quota from their system administrator. The
> object of the game is to avoid filling up a partition on a disk, which could cause two potential problems: 1)
> Downtime of critical operations and 2) Excessive disk fragmentation as the last files are written to smaller and
> smaller contiguous blocks.
> Quota Management Protects System Resources and Saves Money
> Most servers aren’t just end-user file servers any longer. Many are also accessed by external systems and fed
> electronic mail, news feeds, downloaded files, and many other operations in an increasingly inter-networked
> world. Administrators may now set and change default setting on multiple objects quota at the same time.
> Therefore, system administrators can protect their servers by managing quotas in a number of areas:
> · User Directories: the obvious target for quota management is the home directories of end users. Quota
> management places the responsibility for file cleanup in the owners’ hands, removing the system administrator
> from the watchdog position.
> · Public Directories: more team-oriented software products (groupware, workflow apps) require increased use of
> shared directories. Quotas help keep these areas from growing out of control when no one person feels
> ownership.
> · Mail Directories and Files: it’s no longer uncommon for some users to receive dozens (sometimes hundreds!) of
> mail messages per day. Quotas help keep your servers from becoming expensive post office archival stations.
> · Batch Servers: Servers that are set up as batch servers to run overnight or during non-peak hours are often not
> closely administered during that time. Quotas help keep runaway batch jobs from filling a server up entirely and
> bringing it down for hours before someone has a chance to reboot.
> · Download Areas: Mainframe downloads, and file transfers from remote sites or commercial on-line services eat
> up file space quickly. Use quotas to encourage users to keep these downloaded files moving from this temporary
> space into their intended location.
>
> NTP's Quota Manager for Windows NT
> New Technology Partners currently ships Quota Manager for Windows NT. Integrated with the Windows NT
> file system (NTFS) it lets system administrators set limits on the maximum size of files and directories. Quotas
> may also be set on shares in NTFS, FAT and HPFS partitions. Once quotas are set, Quota Manager
> automatically sends information directly to network users as they reach the upper limits of the quotas. Network
> users respond by adding, modifying, or deleting files and managing directory sizes to stay within their preset limits.
> On the Client and the Server
> Quota Manager is designed for a client/server network. On the server, Quota Manager runs as a Windows NT
> Service monitoring disk objects, preventing growth over quotas, and sending information to network users and
> administrators.
> On the client, Quota Manager provides an Administrative User Interface that ships in a 32 bit version for
> Windows NT and Windows 95 as well as a 16 bit version compatible with Windows for Workgroups. The
> Administration Client provides quota configuration, management, and remote administration capabilities to system
> administrators.
> For users, Quota Manager is now shipped with the Inquiry Tool, which allows users to view information about
> quotas set on objects that they have access to. This important feature allows users to self manage, and be fully
> aware of disk space limitations.
> Quota Manager in Action:
> · Your system administrator uses the Administration Utility to set a quota on a network user’s home directory.
> The directory is currently approaching the “quota,” its allotted disk space.
> · A warning is sent to the user and the administrator indicating that the directory is approaching its quota.
> · When the network user attempts to copy a new file into the home directory on the server, Quota Manager
> allows the complete file transfer, even if the file size causes the directory to exceed the set quota.
> · When Quota Manager receives information from Windows NT that the directory is over quota, Quota Manager
> sends a message to the network user and the system administrator, updates the Administration Utility, and sends
> a notification of the event to the Windows NT Event Log.
> · Quota Manager then changes the access control list of the directory to deny the creation of new disk objects or
> to add to any existing objects in that directory.
> · There are now a few choices that the network administrator has. If no action is taken by the administrator, the
> object remains locked until the user moves files out of the directory or otherwise manages the directory to bring
> the size back under quota.
> · Network users who require changes to their quotas on files and directories may request the system
> administrator to modify quotas through use of the Administration Utility. Administrators may also choose the
> “Unlock with Grace” option, the lock on the Quota is suspended for a set amount of time while the user makes
> the necessary changes to the object.
>
> Flexible Quota Management Options
>
> Quota Setting Options
>
> Warning Threshold Customize the threshold at which users receive warning messages when the quota is being
> approached
> Message Text Customize the messages sent to users who exceed or are approaching quotas
> Message Delivery Choose where and when to send notifications: to network users, system administrators, or
> Windows NT Event Log
> Quota Targets Set quotas on shares, directories, subdirectories, or files
> Quota Status Color-coded icons show quota status Administrators may activate or pause monitored areas
> Monitor Interval Change the frequency at which Quota Manager polls objects for sizing information
> New Features in Version 2.0
> New Technology Partners has been actively supporting and enhancing Quota Manager since its first release.
> Version 2.0 offers a host of advanced features and benefits to the system administrator and an improved, more
> flexible administrators interface. Behind the scenes the Administration Client and the Version 2.0 Quota Manager
> Service communicate faster and more efficiently.
> This new release also allows for an optional Application Programmers Interface (API) that makes Quota
> Manager callable from the Windows applications. Now you can integrate quota management administrative
> functions into your favorite system management utilities.
> Screen Shot
> Quota Manager Version 2.0 vs. Version 1.3
>
> Version 2.0 Version 1.3
>
> Fully redesigned 32 bit Administration Client Interface 16 bit Administration Interface
> Several viewing options for quotas, i.e. over quota objects, all quotas, etc. Single quota status view
> One administrator may connect to multiple servers simultaneously Administrator connects to one server at a time
> Multiple administrators may view same server at the same time. Server viewed by one administrator at a time
> Quotas may be set on Files, Directories (NTFS), and Shares (NTFS, FAT and HPFS) Quotas set on Files and
> Directories in the NT File System. (NTFS)
> Supports 8 character and long filenames Supported 8 character filenames
> Customizable messaging options for Message text and Alerts Set Messages and Alert thresholds.
> Administer multiple quotas Quota information set one at a time
> Administration Utility executes on Windows 95, WFW, and NT Workstations Administration Utility only
> compatible with WFW and NT Workstations
> Change Quota configuration information from the Administration Client as well as through the Setup program
> Quota configuration information modified through Setup program
> Unlock with Grace Option to temporarily suspend locks on objects
> Includes Inquiry Tool for users to view quota information
> 75 % faster communication between Administration Client and server
> Setup Program provides an upgrade option
> Available Application Programmers Interface
> For More Information
> New Technology Partners provides information technology consulting, training, and development services to
> medium and large companies. Specific expertise is available for client/server computing, SQL database
> technology, messaging, and heterogeneous PC, LAN, mini and host environments.
> Call For Free Product Information and Volume Discount Pricing
> For product or sales information on Quota Manager or any of NTP’s consulting services, call 800-226-2755,
> 603-472-4000.
>
> Document number: QM95156-WHT
> Copyright © 1995 by New Technology Partners. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
> Quota Manager, New Technology Partners and the NTP logo are trademarks of New Technology Partners.
> Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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For some additional options, the following comes from
The NT FAQ:
Q. How do I limit the disk space for a User?
A. NT server has no way to do this, however there is 3rd party software such as
Quota Server from
http://www.northern.se Quota Manager from
http://www.softshelf.com/winnt/qm/so02003.htm Disk Guard from
http://www.spaceguard.com QuotaAdvisor from
http://www.wquinn.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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