In the process of Server 2003 use, system partition shortage is extremely common, and it also troubles many users. When system partition runs out of space, Windows Server 2003 will run quite slowly or even crash. If users want to prevent this kind of problem from happening, it is very necessary to extend partition for Server 2003. At the beginning, many users pinned their hope on Server 2003 built-in disk management tool, but the tool disappointed them after use, because this tool does not offer the function of extending partition. Well then, how to extend partition for Server 2003?
Currently, there are 2 ways to extend partition for Server 2003. One is to enter corresponding command codes in command line tool, and the other is to use partition magic server. Since most users are unfamiliar with command codes and afraid of mistaken operation, this method is not widely used. And partition magic server, by virtue of simple operating steps and comprehensive partition management functions, becomes many Server 2003 users' first choice for partition management. Of course, partition magic server is able to extend partition for Server 2003.

Features of partition magic server
At first, partition magic server provides users with multiple data protecting solutions, and partition management competence is so powerful. The partition magic server is able to accomplish disk management, partition management as well as dynamic disk management, like format partition, delete partition, copy partition, align partition, and extend partition. More importantly, partition magic server supports both commonly seen Windows PC operating systems and Windows Server operating systems perfectly. Therefore, users can use it without worrying about compatibility.

Extend partition for Server 2003 by using partition magic server
We have said partition space shortage of Server 2003 may result in a series of problems, so it is quite necessary to extend partition for Server 2003 when Server 2003 partition is badly in need of space. Firstly, download the partition magic server from http://www.partitionmagicserver.com and install it to computer. After installation, open it to enter its main interface:



Here, we can see an unallocated space on hard disk. For sake of convenience, we choose to extend partition F. Select partition F and click "Move/Resize Partition" button in "Operations" area to get the following interface:



In this interface, we can extend partition for Server 2003 by dragging the border of partition handle or inputting desired value. Then, click "OK" to enter the next interface. Note: we had better keep the option "Using Enhanced Data Protecting Mode" checked if there is no special requirement so as to protect data to the largest extent.



Here, we can preview changes made just now. If the preview effect is desired, please click "Apply" button to perform extension to server. After that, we can say we have been successful to extend partition for Server 2003 with partition magic server. If you also encounter partition space shortage in Server 2003, extend partition for Server 2003 with the partition magic server.