These are step-by-step instructions on how to install the 180-day evaluation version of the Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 (WUDSS 2003) on a virtual machine environment running on Virtual PC 2007. There are a few different target audiences for this post, including:
- Microsoft OEM Partners considering a WUDSS solution
- IT Professionals that want to understand the features of WUDSS before buying a server pre-installed with WUDSS from an OEM Partner
- Someone who wants to experiment with iSCSI by setting up a demo environment
You could easily adapt these instructions to use other virtual machine solutions or use it to install on a physical system. Overall, the process is similar to installing Windows Server 2003 R2, but there are some additional steps and you need to pay attention to the sequence you use. It is highly recommended that you have an Internet connection available to get your required updates.
You can find more information about WUDSS 2003 (including how to buy it from an OEM) at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/storage/wudss.mspx. Please note that WUDSS (which includes the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target) is only available via OEMs like HP and Dell. It is not provided via other Microsoft sales channels like software retailers or volume licensing. WUDSS is also not posted on MSDN or TechNet subscriber downloads.