For many Server 2003 users, sellers have helped them appoint partition size when they buy computers. However, can we say designated partition size can meet our demands forever? It is of course not. As we had to continuously install new application programs, Windows updates, and other programs in the system partition to keep normal running, the system partition size will be smaller and smaller. In this situation, we need to expand the system partition.
Well then, which utility should we choose to expand system partition under Server 2003? Here, I recommend a partition magic Server called MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition. This is a powerful partition magic server software with powerful functions. Furthermore, it has great compatibility. This partition magic Server can be compatible with Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and so on. To sum up, it has the following functions: Recover partitions, Copy disks, Copy partitions, Resize partitions, Merge partitions, Create partitions, Format partitions, Delete partitions, Wipe partitions, Convert file system, and so on. Importantly, this partition magic Server has the unique Enhanced Data Protection function which can ensure data safety when we expand partition size under Server 2003.

Data protection when we expand partition size under Server 2003
As we know there are many ways to expand partition size under Server 2003, but the easiest and fastest way is to expand system partition size with Partition magic Server. Note: we should choose a reliable partition magic Server, because inferior software may lead to data loss or data damage.
Aiming at this reason, the unique Enhanced Data Protection function is added in MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition. Adding Copy Wizard and Partition Recovery Wizard, we can use it to expand partition size even system partition size under Server 2003 safely.

How to expand system partition size under Server 2003 with partition magic Server?
To expand system partition under Server 2003, we only need to shrink one partition neighboring to the system partition to get unallocated space, and then use the unallocated space to expand system partition without reformatting, deletion, or even reinstallation. All operations are so easy. Besides, this partition magic Server also has the following advantages:
1. Preview: all operations will be listed in the "Operations Pending" zone before we click "Apply".
2. Hot expanding: if we expand NTFS partitions, we need not reboot the computer after finishing expansion.

Steps to expand system partition size under Server 2003 with MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition
At first, open the partition magic Server and we can see partition properties.



Then, right click the partition neighboring to the system partition, and then select "Move/Resize" in the shortcut menu.



Next, we enter the above interface. Here, we drag the left triangle rightwards to acquire unallocated space, and then click "OK" to step to the next interface.



Next, right click the system partition and select "Move/Resize" in the popup menu.



In the above interface, we drag the right triangle rightwards to hold the unallocated space, and then click "OK".



At last, we click "Apply" to perform all operations.
From the above operations, we can see operations to expand partition size with our partition magic Server are so easy, aren't it? Please hurry to download it to experience its excellent functions.