Shrink a partition on Windows Server 2008 is similar to Windows Vista

Is Server partition manager software unnecessary to Windows Server 2008?

The most recent release of Microsoft Windows' server line of operating systems is Windows Server 2008. Windows Server 2008 is built from the same code base as Windows Vista. So, the architecture and functionality have some in common.

In the company, network administrator need to take good care of these server computers. Because the server computers are most important for the security and secrecy. According to Microsoft, Windows Server 2008 claims to develop, manage partitions, however no data security ensured. You may have a try to shrink your server 2008 partition to see whether it will cause your data loss or not.

Choose a reliable partition manager software to shrink partition on Windows Server

When a boot partition C: drive is out of place, the Server computer will not only run really slowly but can be very likely to have a crash. To start over is a solution but no one would like to waste their time to do it. The most effective and practical way is to shrink other partition with a server 2008 partition manager software.

As a Windows Server 2008 user, I always think that Windows 2008 disk management is not an easy task to do. Some unreliable software might destroy all your important data during the process of shrinking partition on Windows Server 2008 Operating System. Now, I found a useful partition Server 2008 tool - EaseUS Partition Master Server Edition.

Guides to shrink partition on Windows Server 2008

Tips: It is important to back up the server before shrinking partitions on Windows Server 2008, because nothing is 100% secure.

Firstly, select the partition you want to shrink. In this case, you select D:. Then click Partitions > Resize/Move partition.

On the disk diagram, the current size of all the partitions on your Windows Server 2008 is displayed. You can see the free space surrounding the partition directly from the diagram. The maximum size that you can shrink a partition depends on the usage of the partition.

The next step, position the mouse on the partition handles, and drag the handle to shrink the partition to the proper size you want. Moreover, you can choose to drag the partition handle from any side, both right and left are OK.

At last, click "Apply" to execute the operations. You would have a shrunk D: drive. With the unallocated space you can extend any other partitions as you like, such as C: drive.

 

 

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