When we build Windows 2003 Server, we have appointed size for every partition. However, with the change of our storage demands, original partition size can not meet our current demands any more, especially demands for system partition. Even for a large system partition, it will be taken up by some files quickly, such as temporary files which can make our operating system run abnormally and occupy all unused space, browser caches, application programs, and Windows updates.
When these problems come, formerly, we have to cost a large amount of time to backup data, to delete partitions or files, to allocate new partition, and even to rebuild new Server. But nowadays, just an excellent partition magic Server can help us solve these problems by extending Windows 2003 Server system partition easily. However, there are many Server partition magic in the market, and some of them are in poor quality, Well then, which one should we choose on earth? Note: we must select a reliable one. If not, our data or partition may be lost in the process of extending. MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition is just such an excellent partition magic Server. Besides, it can be compatible with Windows Server 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, so you need not worry that this Server partition magic can not be compatible with your computer. Furthermore, it is also an outstanding disk management tool.
Methods for extending Windows 2003 Server system partition
The first one: merge the system partition with another partition. After merging is finished, we will lose one partition. Moreover, just a little mistake even may lead to data loss. I do not recommend this method.
The second method: shrink the partition or partitions neighboring to the system partition to get unallocated space with partition magic Server, and then extend Windows 2003 Server system partition with the unallocated space. With this method, we need not delete partition, format partition, and reinstall Server, or even bear data loss.
Protect data safety in the process of extending
Facts prove that the best way to solve Windows 2003 Server Low Disk Space is to extend its system partition, and the best way to extend system partition is to ask Server partition magic for help while MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition is just such an excellent partition magic Server. Therefore, it is absolutely correct to choose MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition to help you solve Windows 2003 Server Low Disk Space. At this time, many users may ask why I said MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition is excellent. Its following functions will prove my saying: the Unique Enhanced Data Protection, Copy Partition Wizard, Copy Disk Wizard, Partition Recovery Wizard, Delete Partitions, Create Partitions, Resize Partitions, Convert Disks, Convert File System, and so on.
Extend Windows 2003 Server system partition with partition magic server
First, open this Server partition magic to check partition properties.
Then, right click the very partition which is needed shrinking, and then select "Move/Resize" in the shortcut menu.
Next, we come to the resizing interface. Here, we drag the left triangle rightwards to get unallocated space.
After clicking "OK", we enter the above interface. Here, we left click the system partition and select "Move/Resize" in the tool bar or in the "Operation" zone.
Next, drag the right triangle rightwards to hold the unallocated space.
At last, we click "Apply" to perform all final operations.
If you want to experience this Server partition magic, please download it from its official website www.partitionwizard.com.