Install .iso file on a remote server without DVD drive access

installation windows-server-2008-r2 remote-access disk-image

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Solution 1

7-zip allows you to open an ISO file and extract its contents as if it were a zip file.

Solution 2

Not always the best solution but remote desktop allows you to use your local cd/dvd drives (and virtual cd drives) as if they were local to the remote server. Check your remote desktop preferences to enable this.

Solution 3

You know Microsoft gives away a Virtual CD driver? Easy to use and lets you mount any ISO to look just like any other drive.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/b/6/7b6abd84-7841-4978-96f5-bd58df02efa2/winxpvirtualcdcontrolpanel_21.exe

Solution 4

Daemon Tools will let you assign a drive letter to an ISO file.

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Randy Burgess

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Updated on September 17, 2022

Comments

Randy Burgess almost 2 years

Is there an easy way to install software located on a .iso file to a remote server which does not provide to me access to the DVD Drive?

I have a license for SQL Server 2008 Web Edition through WebsiteSpark and need to install it on my remote VPS using Windows Server 2008 R2.
Randy Burgess over 14 years

Interesting. I'll try that next time.
Mark almost 12 years

I don't think this is available anymore :(
Chris_K almost 12 years

I fear you're correct. Damned shame.