Dell PowerVault NX1950 Deployment Manual

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10 Deployment GuideMicrosoft Services for NFSMicrosoft Services for NFS is a component of Windows Unified DataStorage Server 2003 that provides a file sharing solution for enterprisesystems running both Windows and UNIX® operating systems. UsingMicrosoft Services for NFS, you can configure storage services that enableusers to store and access files on the Windows Unified Data StorageServer 2003 based storage server. You can also transfer files between thestorage server and systems running the UNIX operating system using theNFS protocol.In Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003, the initial configuration ofMicrosoft Services for NFS can be completed using the Microsoft Servicesfor NFS Configuration Guide, that includes instructions on how to usethe Identity Mapping Setup wizard. After completing the initialconfiguration of Microsoft Services for NFS, you can use the MicrosoftServices for NFS console for maintenance and administration.For more information about Microsoft Services for NFS, see the Microsoftwebsite located at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=67431.Microsoft iSCSI Software TargetThe Microsoft iSCSI Software Target snap-in available in WindowsUnified Data Storage Server 2003 allows you to connect a storage serverto remote iSCSI targets and also acts as an iSCSI target. Microsoft iSCSISoftware Target is used for creating and managing iSCSI targets and disksfor storage, and implementing backup and recovery support usingsnapshots.Virtual Disk StorageThe disks that are created using iSCSI software target are virtual disks,which are files in the virtual hard disk (VHD) format. Virtual disks providethe following features:• Flexible and effective storage• Dynamically extendable to provide extra capacity on demand• Efficient storage utilization• Minimizes the time required to create new disks• Reduces the down time typically required to install new disks