In the console, map your physical drives to their respective roles: , Write-back Disk , and Game Disk .
Assign a static IP address to your server (e.g., 192.168.1.100 ). Ensure that no other DHCP server on your network conflicts with the IP range you plan to assign to your diskless clients. Step 2: Install Isharedisk 1.8 Server
Run the installer on your server machine. Follow the prompts to complete the installation and restart the server. Open the Isharedisk Service Manager to configure your storage paths, assigning your fastest drives to the Image and Write-Back directories. Step 3: Configure the Built-in DHCP Isharedisk 1.8 Full Version
Minimum 32 GB (64 GB+ preferred to allocate for RAM cache). Storage Setup: 1x SSD for the Server OS. 2x SSDs in RAID 0 for the Game/Image storage. 1x High-End NVMe SSD dedicated entirely to Write-Back data.
Shut down the Master client PC and physically disconnect its hard drive. Boot the PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. In the console, map your physical drives to
: A robust alternative often used in large-scale enterprise deployments.
The official version of iShareDisk can be obtained from the developer's website at www.isharedisk.com . Please be aware, it is , and any unauthorized commercial use or sale is subject to legal action. Step 2: Install Isharedisk 1
The software utilizes protocols to allow client computers to boot operating systems—including Windows XP through Windows 10 and various Linux distributions like Ubuntu and CentOS—directly from a server without needing a local hard drive.
Supports SSD caching to significantly improve the read/write performance of client workstations. Multi-OS Support:
: Supports multiple system images, allowing administrators to display a boot menu for users to choose between different OS environments (e.g., Windows 7 vs. Windows 10).