how to create iSCSI storage for ESXi host on windows server 2008 R2

In this article we will discuss how to create iSCSI storage for ESXi host on windows server 2008 R2. To begin with download and install iSCSI 3.3 target from here and install on your windows server 2008 R  http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/...x?id=19867. Once installed launch Microsoft iSCSI software target and configure it as below:
1. In Microsoft iSCSI console Right click on iSCSI targets and click 'Create iSCSI target'.
2. Click next.
3. Name the target and click next.
4. Under IQN identifier tab add the the WWN name of your ESXi host if it is not listing upon clicking browse. You can get it by login to your ESXi host from vSphere client > click Storage adapter > iSCSI software adaptor.
5. Click next and finish.
6. Now we have to create a disk and assign it to this iSCSI target.
7. Right click Devices in Microsoft iSCSI console. Click create virtual disk and click next.
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