File shares on iSCSI devices may not be re-created when you restart the computer

iSCSI Initiator 2.x

To resolve this issue in iSCSI Initiator 2.x, follow these steps on the affected server:

1. Make the Server service dependent on the iSCSI Initiator service. For information about how to do this, see the "Make the Server service dependent on the iSCSI Initiator service" section.

2. Configure persistent logons to the target. To do this, use one of the following methods.
   
   Note If you see the target on the Persistent Targettab, the following steps are not required.
   
   Method 1: Use the iSCSI Initiator in Control Panel

   1. In Control Panel, double-click iSCSI Initiator.

   2. Click the Targets tab.

   3. Click a target in the Select a target list, and then click Log On.

   4. Click to select the Automatically restore this connection when the system boots check box, and then click
      OK.

   Method 2: Use the Command Prompt window

   1. Click Start, click
      Run, type cmd, and then click
      OK.

   2. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

      iscsicli persistentlogintarget target_iqn T * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 0Note target_iqn is the IQN name of the target.

3. Configure the BindPersistentVolumes option for the iSCSI Initiator service. To do this, use one of the following methods.
   
   Method 1: Use the iSCSI Initiator in Control Panel

   1. In Control Panel, double-click iSCSI Initiator.

   2. Click the Bound Volumes/Devices tab.

   3. Click Bind All to bind all the persistent targets. Or, click Add, and then enter a drive letter or mount point to bind a specific target.

   4. Click OK.

   Method 2: Use the Command Prompt window

   1. Click Start, click
      Run, type cmd, and then press ENTER.
      

   2. Type iscsicli BindPersistentVolumes, and then press ENTER.
      
      Note This is the same as selecting the Bind All option in Method 1.

Note Use this resolution only if you experience this specific issue with version 2.x of the iSCSI Initiator service.

Make the Server service dependent on the iSCSI Initiator service

Use one of the following methods to make the Server service dependent on the iSCSI Initiator service.