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How to resize partition on Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 fast and safely?

This article talks about how to resize Windows Server partition and make the process of resizing a partition on Windows Server becomes so simple with detail introduction.

Why resize Windows Server partition?

Most of the Windows Server users and the technicians have met this problem: the free space on system partition is not enough to install new software; the system is running slowly because the inefficient free space on the disk and it need more space from other partitions. How to improve this phenomenon? One way to optimize the performance of your Windows Server is by resizing Windows Server partition. That is, gather all free space on your hard drive for the existing partition.

But for most Windows Server users, resizing Windows Server partition is not an easy work to do but a hard task, which makes most of the people turn help from the partition resizing software. A server is a very important part for a company system, which contains loads of significant data and files. If you do partition resizing with unsafe software, your precious multi-media files, your important data would be lost without any chance of recovery, leaving you only sorrow and desperation. So it is very important for IT administrator to resize Windows Server partition with partition utility.

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.

Based on the enhanced data protection technology and copy wizard built in Partition Magic Server Edition, it is highly recommended with its excellent advantages while repartition 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 partition on Windows Server 2000/2003/2008?

It is extremely easy to resize partition on Windows Server. With the absolutely user-friendly interface, the functions of Partition Magic 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 partition on Windows Server 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?

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

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