In case you are not aware of iSCSI, it stands for Internet Small Computer System Interface. It provides a way of connecting storage devices over a network using TCP/IP. The cool thing about iSCSI is that it can be used not just over a LAN or WAN but even over the Internet.

iSCSI devices can be disks, tapes, CDs, or other storage devices on network connected systems. The technology is very often associated with storage area networks (SANs).

The local computer is referred to as the initiator because it initiates the connection to the device (called the target). The iSCSI Initiator feature of Windows Vista runs as a service that ensures all volumes and devices on any of your listed “Favorite Targets” is available to your computer.

You’ll find the iSCSI Initiator applet (which will let you configure connections between storage devices on a network) in the Administrative Tools area of the Control Panel. Specifically here:

Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > iSCSI Initiator