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How to resize Windows Server partition with Partition Magic Server?

Why resize Windows Server partition?

When the boot partition C: drive is out of space, the Server computer will be fighting for the precious space and will run slowly. To start over is a solution but no one would like to waste their happy weekend to do it. The most time-saving and easy way is to resize Windows Server with reliable Server partition software.

Ensure data security when resizing Windows Server partition

The security and stability are undoubtedly the most significant aspects for Server computers since a Server computer usually stores the most important classified and daily-used files. However, even a slight error on server computer might directly leads to exposure of the whole network to the outside.

Network administrators need to take good care of these Server computers. That's why the software installed on Server computers is strictly chosen by administrator, especially the computer utilities, which are able to maximize the performance of the Servers.

Based on the enhanced data protection technology and copy wizard built in Partition Assistant Server Edition, it is highly recommended with its excellent advantages while resizing Windows 2003 server as the "Magic Server Partition Manager". The reason is that it is able to extend NTFS system partition without reboot to maximize the server performance and minimize the downtime of the server.

How to resize Windows Server partition?

It is extremely easy to resize Windows Server partition. With the absolutely user-friendly interface, the functions of Partition Assistant Server are easy to get access to, no matter whether you've got experience in using Partition Magic or not.

Any operations you do on the Server will be listed in the "Operations Pending" column, making sure no changes take place on your partitions before you click "Apply". So if you are not sure about your operation, just close this partition software and nothing will be changed.

How to resize Windows Server partition fast and easily?

Step 1, Launch Partition Magic Server, you'll see all disks and partitions that connected to your Server and free space, used space and other properties of each partition.

Resize boot partition

Right-click the data partition and select "Resize", in the pop-up window, drag the left border rightwards to shrink it.

Shrink data partition

There will be some Unallocated space behind the system partition.

Unallocated space created

Step 2, Right-click the system partition and select "Resize", in the pop-up window, drag the right border rightwards to hold the Unallocated space.

Extend system boot partition

Click "Apply" to proceed, done.

Partition resized

Now you have a "new" Server that can be used for a long time again.

How to allocate free space from any data partition and add to C drive?

Benefits of Partition Wizard to resize Windows Server partition

Among the Server partition software, Partition Assistant Server is recommended as the best one in many technical forums, the reason includes,

  • Enhanced data protection technology helps you resize, merge partition without data loss, even when power off or hardware problem occurred.
  • Hot Resize feature helps you extend NTFS partition without rebootto suspend Server running.
  • Disk and partition copy feature helps you backup data or migrate to another disk without reinstalling Windows.
  • Changes made on partitions can be previewed before applying to the hard disk.
  • With user-friendly interface, no professional assistance or experience in using Partition Magic is required.

Tip For enterprise users, Unlimited Edition allows unlimited usage within your company to save time and money.

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