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Microsoft Virtual Disk Service VDS, When you use Microsoft Management Console

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Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) Microsoft VDS provides an interface for managing volumes and logical units. Administrators can identify, configure, and monitor supported HP disk array volumes from the Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Management Console (MMC). • Provides the capability of Windows and Windows applications to recognize the HP disk array and perform basic and dynamic disk management functions. • Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-in, Disk Manager and DiskPart command line interface use the VDS service. • When used with the HP MSA FC VDS Provider, Windows and Windows applications can perform disk array LUN and port management tasks normally performed using proprietary array control software. VDS manages the HP disk array to make it appear like a Windows disk for Windows applications. When you use Microsoft Management Console, Windows Disk Manager and the Microsoft DiskPart or DiskRaid utility to control the array, your commands are sent to the array through VDS and the software or hardware providers. VDS performs the following functions: • Coordinates all providers and clients (local and remote) • Performs binding • Discloses hardware LUNs to software disks • Performs common file system functions • Monitors volume status For detailed information about the Microsoft VDS service, search the Microsoft web site. 14 Overview

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Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS)
Microsoft VDS provides an interface for managing volumes and logical units. Administrators can identify,
con
fi
gure, and monitor supported HP disk array volumes from the Windows Server 2003 Microsoft
Management Console (MMC).
•
Provides the capability of Windows and Windows applications to recognize the HP disk array
and perform basic and dynamic disk management functions.
•
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-in, Disk Manager and DiskPart command line
interface use the VDS service.
•
When used with the HP MSA FC VDS Provider, Windows and Windows applications can
perform disk array LUN and port management tasks normally performed using proprietary array
control software.
VDS manages the HP disk array to make it appear like a Windows disk for Windows applications.
When you use Microsoft Management Console, Windows Disk Manager and the Microsoft DiskPart or
DiskRaid utility to control the array, your commands are sent to the array through VDS and the software
or hardware providers.
VDS performs the following functions:
•
Coordinates all providers and clients (local and remote)
•
Performs binding
•
Discloses hardware LUNs to software disks
•
Performs common
fi
le system functions
•
Monitors volume status
For detailed information about the Microsoft VDS service, search the Microsoft web site.
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Overview