Published: by Bob Walko |
permalink ISO comes from ISO 9660, a standard published by the International Organisation for Standardisation, which defines a file system for CD/DVD media. An ISO file is essentially a cloned image file of the data stored on a physical CD or DVD. Mounting an ISO file is the processing of creating a virtual drive which is “loaded” with the ISO image. As far as the operating system is concerned, the mounted image is an actual disc drive, containing a DVD or CD. There are many advantages to mounting ISO files over burning discs. Firstly, physical media such as DVDs and CDs are wasteful (particularly if you intend to use the contents only once), they can be scratched or damaged and they need somewhere secure to be stored in the “real” world. Secondly, ISO files can be easily mounted and accessed over a virtual private network. Finally, ISO images are many times faster to mount and read than real, physical discs. The concept of mounting ISO files is not a new one, and consequently, there are a number of applications worthy of your time and money available on the internet. PowerISO is one of the better and more established solutions, and this guide will talk you through mounting an ISO file using this tool. Just follow the simple steps below to get started.
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