Dell Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2 Update, v.KB980597, A00
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With the introduction of the software update in KB954475 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954475) an issue was discovered in the way the iSCSI Software Target handles snapshot flags. After applying this update (KB980597), volumes on locally-mounted LUN snapshots will now be accessible and can be brought online. This applies to Microsoft iSCSI Software Target version 3.2 where a snapshot of an iSCSI LUN was taken using the Microsoft iSCSI Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Hardware Provider.
After locally-mounting a snapshot on the computer running Windows Storage Server 2008, a snapshot-aware application should use the input and output control (IOCTL) IOCTL_DISK_RESET_SNAPSHOT_INFO to change the snapshot flag to normal and use the Virtual Disk Service (VDS) API IVdsVolume::ClearFlags to clear the hidden, nodefaultdriveletter and shadowcopy flags. This IOCTL is made available in KB955656 and is also part of Service Pack 2. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955656. Details about the IOCTL are documented on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc267955.aspx.
This update contains two packages:
iscsitarget_patch.msp: Use to patch existing systems without resetting the configuration.
iscsitarget.msi: This is a full build of iSCSI Software Target 3.2. Use this in factory images and first-time installations. This update contains all previous updates and can be considered a roll-up.
With the introduction of the software update in KB954475 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954475) an issue was discovered in the way the iSCSI Software Target handles snapshot flags. After applying this update (KB980597), volumes on locally-mounted LUN snapshots will now be accessible and can be brought online. This applies to Microsoft iSCSI Software Target version 3.2 where a snapshot of an iSCSI LUN was taken using the Microsoft iSCSI Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Hardware Provider.
After locally-mounting a snapshot on the computer running Windows Storage Server 2008, a snapshot-aware application should use the input and output control (IOCTL) IOCTL_DISK_RESET_SNAPSHOT_INFO to change the snapshot flag to normal and use the Virtual Disk Service (VDS) API IVdsVolume::ClearFlags to clear the hidden, nodefaultdriveletter and shadowcopy flags. This IOCTL is made available in KB955656 and is also part of Service Pack 2. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955656. Details about the IOCTL are documented on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc267955.aspx.
This update contains two packages:
iscsitarget_patch.msp: Use to patch existing systems without resetting the configuration.
iscsitarget.msi: This is a full build of iSCSI Software Target 3.2. Use this in factory images and first-time installations. This update contains all previous updates and can be considered a roll-up.
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Microsoft iSCSI SW Target 3.2 Update 4 (KB980597)
With the introduction of the software update in KB954475 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954475) an issue was discovered in the way the iSCSI Software Target handles snapshot flags. After applying this update (KB980597), volumes on locally-mounted LUN snapshots will now be accessible and can be brought online. This applies to Microsoft iSCSI Software Target version 3.2 where a snapshot of an iSCSI LUN was taken using the Microsoft iSCSI Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Hardware Provider.
After locally-mounting a snapshot on the computer running Windows Storage Server 2008, a snapshot-aware application should use the input and output control (IOCTL) IOCTL_DISK_RESET_SNAPSHOT_INFO to change the snapshot flag to normal and use the Virtual Disk Service (VDS) API IVdsVolume::ClearFlags to clear the hidden, nodefaultdriveletter and shadowcopy flags. This IOCTL is made available in KB955656 and is also part of Service Pack 2. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955656. Details about the IOCTL are documented on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc267955.aspx.
Read MoreWith the introduction of the software update in KB954475 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954475) an issue was discovered in the way the iSCSI Software Target handles snapshot flags. After applying this update (KB980597), volumes on locally-mounted LUN snapshots will now be accessible and can be brought online. This applies to Microsoft iSCSI Software Target version 3.2 where a snapshot of an iSCSI LUN was taken using the Microsoft iSCSI Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Hardware Provider.
After locally-mounting a snapshot on the computer running Windows Storage Server 2008, a snapshot-aware application should use the input and output control (IOCTL) IOCTL_DISK_RESET_SNAPSHOT_INFO to change the snapshot flag to normal and use the Virtual Disk Service (VDS) API IVdsVolume::ClearFlags to clear the hidden, nodefaultdriveletter and shadowcopy flags. This IOCTL is made available in KB955656 and is also part of Service Pack 2. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955656. Details about the IOCTL are documented on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc267955.aspx.
Version
KB980597, A00
Release date
16 Sept 2010
Download Type
Applications
Category
Application
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: iSCSI_SW_Target_3.2_Update_4_KB980597_A00.msp
File Size: 552 KB
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MD5:
e44c60d73624b71d5a3ad164181feaa6
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows Server 2008 x64
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for iSCSI_SW_Target_3.2_Update_4_KB980597_A00.msp:
Download and execute iSCSI_SW_Target_3.2_Update_4_KB980597_A00.msp.
Follow the prompts to install the patch.
Download and execute iSCSI_SW_Target_3.2_Update_4_KB980597_A00.msp.
Follow the prompts to install the patch.
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