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

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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.

score 10 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 07 '10 at 03:03

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

answered Feb 07 '10 at 03:03

MattB

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score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 08 '10 at 04:53

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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.

answered Feb 08 '10 at 04:53

CarpeNoctem

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Interesting. I'll try that next time. – Randy Burgess Feb 09 '10 at 19:04

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 07 '10 at 04:22

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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

answered Feb 07 '10 at 04:22

Chris_K

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I don't think this is available anymore :( – Mark Aug 26 '12 at 03:55
I fear you're correct. Damned shame. – Chris_K Aug 28 '12 at 23:14

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 07 '10 at 02:43

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

answered Feb 07 '10 at 02:43

EEAA

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Feb 07 '10 at 03:19

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You can use any program that can extract the contents of the ISO file, or alternatively, can mount the ISO file in a virtual CD\DVD drive. MagicISO or ISOBuster are two of the programs that I use.

answered Feb 07 '10 at 03:19

joeqwerty

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

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