I'm attending training this week, and I'm using virtualised Windows 2003 R2 given by the training company. I'm also using Windows 7 on my laptop, hence I need to upgrade the integration services. During the upgrade, Windows 2003 R2 dvd is required. I was thinking to myself, oh no! Must download from MSDN over 3G! :(
Then I remember I was mounting ISO using Virtual CD over network at home whenever I'm reinstalling my OS. Then I was wondering if I could do the same over internet...
Establish VPN back home, mount the ISO over VPN, and within seconds, I'm done! No need to transfer the entire ISO over!
I'm damn pleased!
For those playing with Vista SP2 (why am I doing this??!!) on Hyper-V, and no matter what they do, integration services just don't get installed properly, don't panick...
Pop in the SP2 for Windows 2008, wait damn long (30 min to 1 hour) for the update to complete, then install the new integration services, and you are good to go.