iSCSI Software Target is a Windows software oriented toward system administrators. There are instruments for creating and configuring virtual iSCSI partitions on the hard drive.

iSCSI description

The Internet Small Computer Systems Interface communication protocol supports access to various storage devices over the local network. Users are able to perform data consolidation operations for optimizing the performance. All storage resources can be shared across multiple computers. An iSCSI network consists of three major parts: target, initiator and storage fabric. This software allows users to install the first component and manage advanced storage parameters.

Setup instructions

It is necessary to add new inbound rules to the Windows firewall to enable data transfers via the iSCSI protocol. The next step is to install the main tool along with included software target providers. Please note that this application can only be set up in Windows Server 2008.

Creating virtual disks

You are able to initialize new storage devices by making virtual disks. Like in VMware, the partition capacity is flexible and can be extended if needed. Every disk is assigned to a specific iSCSI target. These options are useful for supporting backup and recovery operations.

Features

contains specialized tools for performing administrative tasks;
free to download and use;
allows you to create and configure virtual disks;
partition parameters can be changed at any time;
compatible with Windows Server 2008.