Nowadays, many corporations have upgraded their Server into Server 2008. That is because Server 2008 is superior to Server 2000 and 2003 to a certain extent. However, although Server 2008 is excellent, it also has defects. When we have used Server 2008 for a long period, partition C may be out of space. At this time, we can not install any application program and Windows update into the system partition, which may make the operating system run abnormally and make data in great risk. Seriously, operating system may crash.
When you meet this kind of problem, if you ask others for help, they may suggest using Server Partition Magic, because this method is relatively easy while other ways are related to partition deletion or partition format. I believe nobody wants to bear data loss caused by deleting or formatting partitions or cost a large amount of time to reinstall the Server. Well then, can we use Partition Magic Server to manage Server 2008 partitions?

Partition Magic Server 2008
Server Magic is the Server edition of Partition Magic which is developed by PowerQuest and bought by Symantec in 2003. Since then, Partition Magic did not have new editions. In 2009, Symantec stopped offering Partition Magic. Server Magic almost has the same functions as Partition Magic except for supporting operating systems, such as resize partitions, delete partitions, format partitions, and copy partitions. Nevertheless, the last Server Magic edition only can run under Windows Server NT and 2000, so we can not find out Partition Magic Server 2008 to help us manage Server 2008 partitions. Well then, is there an alternative for Partition Magic Server 2008? Next, let me tell you.

Alternative for Partition Magic Server 2008
MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition is the alternative for Partition Magic Server 2008. That is because this partition magic Server has stronger compatibility and more powerful functions compared with Server Magic. MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition supports all Windows Server editions and some SBS editions. Besides, it can help us recover deleted or damaged partitions, protect data, resize partitions, move partitions, format partitions, copy partitions, convert dynamic disk to basic disk, convert file system, and so on. All these functions can be realized without losing data. Therefore, it is worth being called the best partition magic Server. Among so many functions, here, we take system partition extension for an example. If we want to extend the system partition, we only need to drag the partition handle and click several functional buttons. Adding the unique Enhanced data protection technology, we can use it easily and safely.

Detailed steps to extend the system partition with partition magic Server?
To extend the system partition of Server 2008, we should open this partition magic Server first, and then we will see partition properties.



In the above interface, we right click the partition adjacent to the system partition, and then select "Move/Resize" in the shortcut menu.



Next, we drag the left border rightwards to get unallocated space, and then click "OK".



Then, we can see the unallocated space. Here, we right click the system partition and select "Move/Resize" in the shortcut menu.



Next, we drag the right border rightwards to hold the unallocated space, and then click "OK" to go to the following interface.



At last, we click "Apply" to perform all pending operations.