How do I use iSCSI targets on Windows Server?
Connect the iSCSI target on Windows
- Launch the iSCSI initiator at Control Panel > Tools.
- On the iSCSI Initiator Properties page, click Discovery.
- Enter the IP address of the NAS and then click OK.
- Click Targets and then select the available iSCSI targets that you want to connect.
- Click Connect.
- Click OK.
How do I assign a drive letter to iSCSI target?
The mounted iSCSI snapshot is visible and contains an assigned drive letter. If drive letters are not automatically assigned, right-click the required partition and select Change Drive Letters or Paths. Click Add and select a drive letter.
How do I create an iSCSI virtual drive?
To do it, go to Server Manager -> File and Storage Services -> iSCSI and click To create an iSCSI virtual disk, start the New iSCSI Virtual Disk Wizard. In the iSCSI virtual disk wizard, select a physical partition to place the virtual disk file.
How do I start iSCSI service in Windows?
Starting the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
- In the Windows Services list, right-click Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service.
- Click Properties.
- On the General tab, set the following options: In the Startup type list, select Automatic. Click Start, and then click OK.
Is Microsoft iSCSI software target available for Windows Server 2008?
Apr 10 2019 02:21 AM Today, Microsoft has made the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 publicly available to all users of Windows Server 2008 R2. The Microsoft iSCSI Software Target has been available for production use as part of Windows Storage Server since early 2007.
How to use Microsoft iSCSI target with VHD?
In the access screen, click Add and then link the VHD and iSCSI target. Installing Microsoft iSCSI Target – Attach VHD to Target. Once this is done, you are ready to use an iSCSI initiator to connect to the virtual hard disk.
How do I start the Microsoft iSCSI service?
The Microsoft iSCSI dialog will open indicating that the service is not running. Click Yes to start the service and also set it to startup automatically when the server reboots.
How do I set up iSCSI IQN for a host?
Click on the + in the Hosts section and select Create Host. Select the newly created host, Server01, then click the Host Ports tab. Click the ‘hamburger menu’ to the right, then click Configure iSCSI IQNs. The Configure iSCSI IQNs dialog box will open. Enter the IQN from the previous section then click Add.