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June 23rd, 2004 11:00
Advice on Partitioning Software
I'm upgrading our network, which consists mainly of Poweredge 2550's, from Windows 2000 to
Windows 2003.
It's clear that I have to make the system partition larger on every server. 4 GB isn't enough for
Windows 2000, let alone that and an upgrade.
I've heard that two products, Symantec Volume Manager, and also Acronis Disk Director, will allow me to resize
the partition without data loss.
I've got Basic disks, NTFS, Raid 5 on all servers.
Does anyone have any experience with using either of these products to resize the existing partition on a similar
Dell system server? Any success?
Thanks for your time,
Sandy
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teddiep
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July 6th, 2004 17:00
Hello Sandy.
It seems like we have the same problems.
I purchased Symantec's Volume Manager, but it could not increase my 4GB partition where my os windows2000 server resides.
Upon reading more information as I searched the web it appears to me that we will have to break the mirrored partition in our raid 5 configuration.
You may want to try some other partitioning software, but as far as I know Symantec's Volume Manager will not solve your problem. If you know different, please let me know.
Ted
Ramon Ray
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July 20th, 2004 12:00
windows 2003 comes with a partion resizing tool called diskpart here is the kb article on how to use it. I recommend that you research it and see if this will provide a solution to your situation.
ms kb article # 325590
net357
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July 26th, 2004 15:00
Well, after I originally posted my question, continued my research into Volume Manager. I must say, that after being distraught over having 9 Windows 2000 servers with no room on C: left for an upgrade to 2003 (and that being my current project), I am no extremely happy to have plenty of room on all servers with the help of Volume Manager.
It works with Raid 5, but you must be working with one disk, or, one array. Luckily, 99% of my servers have one array.
Volume Manager may be pricey, but there is a definite reason for this. I have total confidence in that product after having increased my servers C: successfully, withouth one failure or any data curruption at all. I'm now ready to upgrade to 2003.
Advice for the masses, DOUBLE any amount that Microsoft 'recommends' for your operating system partition.
Have a good one!