Install .iso file on a remote server without DVD drive access

Is there an easy way to install software located on a .iso file to a remote server which does not provide to me access to the DVD Drive?

I have a license for SQL Server 2008 Web Edition through WebsiteSpark and need to install it on my remote VPS using Windows Server 2008 R2.

Solution 1:

7-zip allows you to open an ISO file and extract its contents as if it were a zip file.

Solution 2:

Not always the best solution but remote desktop allows you to use your local cd/dvd drives (and virtual cd drives) as if they were local to the remote server. Check your remote desktop preferences to enable this.

Solution 3:

You know Microsoft gives away a Virtual CD driver? Easy to use and lets you mount any ISO to look just like any other drive.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/b/6/7b6abd84-7841-4978-96f5-bd58df02efa2/winxpvirtualcdcontrolpanel_21.exe

Solution 4:

Daemon Tools will let you assign a drive letter to an ISO file.