uses a different file copy technology specific to the virtualization platform. For Hyper-
V, only SCVMM gives the option of not copying the ISO to the virtualization host and
attaches the virtual drive to the ISO on the SCVMM library file share, which is the
Share File Instead Of Copying It option. Some specific configurations are required to
enable sharing; see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee340124.aspx.
Figure 9.6 Attaching an ISO by using SCVMM from the library
The library is one of the key capabilities of SCVMM. All types of resources can be
stored in the library, even entire virtual machines, so it’s important to architect the
right number of library servers, ensuring proximity of a library server to your hosts in
all of your datacenters.