Microsoft Support for iSCSI

Differing data requirements, system complexities, and cost constraints mean that storage needs vary enormously from business to business. Microsoft is committed to offering a broad range of storage solutions to meet this diversity of need. Most recently this includes support for iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface). The Microsoft iSCSI software initiator makes it possible for businesses to take advantage of existing network infrastructure to enable block-based storage over wide distances, without having to invest in additional hardware. This white paper is intended for storage administrators and others who are interested capitalizing on the emerging iSCSI technology.