Jim Lawrence
accessd at shaw.ca
Sun Apr 17 05:31:37 CDT 2011
Hi Gustav: Thanks for the information. My system is currently in maintenance mode so it should a good chance to plan exactly what things should look like. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 1:49 AM To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A simple SAN solution for testing or those on a tight budget Hi Jim et al A good intro and a useful FAQ can be found at Jose Barreto's Blog here: http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2011/04/04/microsoft-iscsi-softwa re-target-3-3-for-windows-server-2008-r2-available-for-public-download.aspx <quote> The Microsoft iSCSI Software Target has been available for production use as part of Windows Storage Server since early 2007. .. However, until now, there was no way to use the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target in production on a regular server running Windows Server 2008 R2. .. the software is essentially the same software that ships with Windows Storage Server 2008 R2. Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 and the public download package will be refreshed (kept in sync) with any software fixes and updates. </quote> So, I would say, nothing "simple" about this free offer. /gustav >>> gustav at cactus.dk 16-04-2011 19:29 >>> Hi Jim This is great news! The third party solutions for Windows are either very expensive or very limited, and those for Linux and Solaris are ugly to administer for a Windows guy and a nightmare to install and - if not expensive - somewhat limited. Thanks for posting this! By the way, the comprehensive Technet documentation is here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg232606(WS.10).aspx /gustav >>> accessd at shaw.ca 15-04-2011 19:15 >>> Microsoft now has a free SAN type solution for us who need to test before we deploy and for small businesses on very limited budgets. See the following article: http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2011/04/05/the-microsoft-iscsi-s oftware-target-is-now-free.aspx ..and the all important download link with its quick product summary and installation tips. The only restriction is that you must have a Sever2008 R2 but if you have had access to a Technet subscription or that your company is part of computer support you already do. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=45105d7f-8c6c-46 66-a305-c8189062a0d0 Jim _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com