Purpose
The Virtual Disk Service (VDS) manages a wide range of storage configurations, from single-disk desktops
to external storage arrays. The service exposes an application programming interface (API).
Where Applicable
Application developers who use the interfaces described in this guide can query and configure a heterogeneous set
of vendor-supplied and internally managed storage. VDS hides from applications the complexities associated with
storage, making the service both vendor and technology neutral.
Developer Audience
The VDS programming guide is intended for application developers who are familiar with the storage
capabilities of Microsoft Windows platforms and who are knowledgeable
about COM development.
The guide is also intended for hardware subsystem manufacturers who develop and support VDS hardware provider
programs.
In This Section
| Topic | Description | About VDS | Describes the VDS object model, storage-configuration strategies, and VDS notifications. |
Using VDS | Describes how to use VDS to query and configure storage devices. |
VDS Reference | Describes VDS constants, data types, enumerations, interfaces, structures, and error codes. |
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