How to shrink partition for Windows Server 2003?

As time goes on, server technology is growing more and more mature. Server, the network node, stores and processes 80% data and information, so it is also regarded as the soul of network. With the advance of information technology, the role of server is further highlighted and user poses higher and higher requirements over information system's data processing capability and security performance. Usually, server own would create an independent partition for data storage to improve data security. When data partition runs out of free space, user has to free up a large amount of free space by shrinking other partitions and allocates these free space for data partition. It is noteworthy that user is kindly recommended to first stop all application programs before shrinking the handling partition so as to shrink partition more efficiently. Though Shrink Partition helps manage partition, this operation is failed to be covered by Windows server 2003 built-in disk management tool. Fortunately, user can turn to third-party partition magic to successfully and safety shrink partition. As to partition magic, I would like to recommend MiniTool Partition Wizard, a brilliant partition magic able to shrink Windows server 2003 partition, delete partition, wipe partition and format partition, etc.

Server maintenance
The following points should be emphasized for daily server maintenance:
1. As the base of server normal operation, the significance of server is conspicuous. Therefore, user must timely install system patches to secure data safety.
2. There are many network services on server, such as WWW, DNS, DHCP, SMTP and FTP, etc. Along with the diversity of network service, system is susceptible to chaos resulting in poor security performance and user always needs to reset server parameters to ensure server security and server normal operation.
3. Database is important data source of server storing an awful amount of precious data. User must periodically maintain database to five full play to computer performance and copy database by burning it onto CD for permanent storage and data recovery in the event of server fault.

Shrink Windows 2003 partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
Now I am to give a demonstration on shrinking partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard partition magic:
First download MiniTool Partition Wizard at http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html for free and install it to computer.
Launch this partition magic to meet following interface.



Select the desired partition and click "Move/Resize" at the toolbar.



Shrink partition size by dragging the left/right-oriented arrows or directly entering precise values. After setting, click "OK".



Click "Apply" to execute pending operation and finish Shrink Partition with this partition magic.

How to increase partition size in Windows XP?

The purpose of this article: to have Windows XP users acquire how to increase partition size in Windows XP.

Related tools: PC with Windows XP operating system, the partition magic MiniTool Partition Wizard.

Content:
As known to all, the built-in disk management tool in Windows XP has no function of resizing partition, so we have to employ the function "Move/Resize" of the free partition magic, MiniTool Partition Wizard, to increase partition size in Windows XP. Then detailed operation demonstration will be shown to make users grasp the method for increasing partition size in Windows XP.

Firstly, visit the official website http://www.partitionwizard.com/ to download and install the free partition magic. Then launch it, and the main window of MiniTool Partition Wizard will be shown.



In the main window, we can see disk numbers and partition distribution condition. To increase a partition, there must be unallocated space (marked with "Unallocated" in the above picture) on the same disk. If the unallocated space exists, we can extend partition directly; if there is no unallocated space, we should delete other partitions or shrink a partition with amounts of unused space to get the unallocated space. After that, select the partition to be increased and click "Move/Resize" to get the following window.



In this window, drag the right triangle rightward to increase partition space. Then click "OK" to go back to the main window.



In the main window, we can see Partition D: has increased from 13.8GB to 69.6GB, but this is only a preview effect. We need to click "Apply". After all operations are finished, increasing partition size in Windows XP is accomplished as well.

Functions of increasing partition size: Seeing the detailed demo, most users may have known how to increase Windows XP partition size, which is helpful, because increasing partition size is able to solve lots of problems. For example, when we encounter the situation where a partition is lacking in space or where partition condition is unreasonable, resizing partition could fix the problem easily. For individual computer users, MiniTool Partition Wizard is free partition magic, possessing many other partition management functions besides resizing partition, the best choice for partition management operations.

Certainly, other operations of partition management can be acquired from our official website where operation videos are provided, facilitating users' learning. Finally, thanks for your support for products of MiniTool Solution Ltd..

resize RAID with partition magic

RAID 5 is very familiar for Windows server users, because it is so wildly applied to server as a result of development of RAID 5 volume technology. To store data in RAID 5 is not only as fast as in RAID 0, but also is as safe as in mirrored volume. This is the best data storage solution. However, even though RAID 5 has so many advantages in data storage, it is hard to resize RAID 5. In fact, the function of system built-in disk management tool is unpractical in actual operation so we can’t rely on it to resize RAID 5. What we need is a piece of professional partition magic. In the present software market, we have so many choices of partition magic that we need to be very careful to find the reliable and suitable one. The following two features should be considered to choose one partition magic:

1. Easy-to-use: As most common computer users have no professional partition management knowledge, so to employ a piece of easy-to-use partition magic is very important and necessary.
2. All-sided functions: During daily operation, we many encounter all kinds of partition problems, and the partition magic we need should possess all-sided partition management functions.
These two features are very important for a professional partition magic. Considering these requirements, the professional partition magic MilfordSoft Partition Star is greatly suggested. User can easily resize RAID 5 with partition magic – Partition Star.

Resize RAID 5 with partition magic – MilfordSoft Partition Star
Firs of all, we need to download MilfordSoft Partition Star from its official website www.partitionstar.com and install it to computer. Then we can launch it to enter main interface:



This is main interface of MilfordSoft Partition Star. To resize RAID 5 with partition magic, just select target RAID 5 volume, and click on “Move/Resize” button. MilfordSoft Partition Star will give us detailed operating prompts, and by following the prompts, we will successfully resize RAID 5 with partition magic, MilfordSoft Partition Star.

This is only a brief introduction to the powerful partition magic – MilfordSoft Partition Star. Besides resize RAID 5, this partition magic still has many other powerful partition management functions. If you are interested in MilfordSoft Partition Star, you can visit its official website and download it!

How to merge partitions on Windows Vista?

Microsoft has made much improvement on Windows Vista, which not only makes this operating system own more powerful functions but also beautifies operating interface. Besides, the newly added functions of shrinking partition and extending partition of its built-in disk management tool can help us resize Vista partition without the help of the third party partition magic. However, these newly added functions still can not help us get perfect partition planning, because this tool does not have the commonly used function of merging partition in Vista. People who are familiar with disk management know merging partition is the best method for managing partition under many situations. However, it is not easy to merge partition Vista, because not only Vista built-in disk management tool but also much partition magic does not support merging partition. But luckily, the birth of MiniTool Partition Wizard changes this situation. With this partition magic, we can merge partition in Vista without worrying. MiniTool Partition Wizard is a piece of partition magic which can realize real partition merging in Windows Vista.

Solve the problems of merging partition in Vista by using MiniTool Partition Wizard
To solve the problems caused by merging partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard, we need to visit its official website http://www.partitionwizard.com to download this partition magic. Then, run it to begin to merge partition Vista.



This is the main interface of this partition magic. To merge partition in Vista, please select any partition. Then, click "Merge" button to enter the next interface:



In this interface, we can merge partition. Select the partition we want to expand (Tips: the partition label of this partition is the finial partition label). Then, click "Next>" to enter the following interface:



In this interface, select the partition that will be included to the other partition. Next, specify a folder name in the bottom text box (tips: this name is the name of the folder storing all data of this partition). Then, click "Finish" to go back to the main interface:



After going back to the main interface, we can see Disk1 has changed and the selected two partitions have been merged into one partition. However, this is just a preview. We need to click "Apply" to perform pending operations in "Operations Pending" area. After that, the task of merging partition is finished successfully.

After seeing the above operations, I believe users have had a basic understanding to the function of merging partition of MiniTool Partition Wizard in Vista. In fact, in addition to the function of merging partition in Vista, this partition magic has many other partition management functions which can help us solve almost all commonly seen problems of partition management, such as delete partition, move partition, create partition, format partition, convert file system, and change cluster size. If you are troubled by problems of partition management, hurry to download this partition magic to help you solve all problems.

How to resize partition for Server 2003?

As we all know, Windows Server 2003 always needs to receive and deal with many kinds of data. It always take place that partition use ratio in Server 2003 is out of balance. When encountering this kind of problems, we are supposed to resize partition for Server 2003. But the built-in disk management tool can not make it. The following picture shows its interface.



This is the operating interface of the tool. Right click any partition and we can see only few functions are provided, for example, Delete Partition, Format Partition, Change Drive Letter and Path. We can not resize partition with it. Therefore, if we are going to resize partition for Server 2003, professional partition magic is needed. And we can visit http://www.partitionstar.com to download the professional partition magic for Server 2003 – Partition Star Server Edition.

How to resize partition for Server 2003?
Partition Star allows us to resize partition for Server 2003 without damaging data. Then we’ll show how to resize partition for Server 2003 with this partition magic server.

After installing the partition magic, please launch it. We’ll see the following interface.



This is the main interface of the professional partition magic. Select the partition that will be resized and click “Move/Resize“. And we’ll see the following interface.



We can drag the two arrows or input exact value in the textboxes below to resize partition. Here, we’ll drag the right arrow rightward to extend partition. Then click “OK” to go back to the main interface.



We can see the selected partition has been extended. Then click “Apply” to perform the operations.

Through so simple operations, we have finished resizing partition for Server 2003. However, if we want to extend partition, it should be satisfied that there is unallocated space adjacent to the partition that will be extended. If there is not, we should first of all shrink other partition to get it. And “Move/Resize” function of Partition Star can help us. Besides, this professional partition magic is also able to copy partition, delete partition, format partition, wipe partition, change cluster size, convert FAT to NTFS and so on. Not only Windows Server 2003 but also other common Windows operating systems are supported, including Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. For more detailed information about Partition Star, please visit its official website.

The best partition magic for Windows XP

How to manage Windows XP partition magically is always the problem all Windows XP users are concerned about. Although Windows XP has built-in disk management tool, it has great function limitations, unable to manage partition well. If we want to realize fine Windows XP partition management, third-party partition magic should be used. But it is not easy for us to choose partition magic software, for much partition magic in the software market is not satisfying and has function flaws. It often goes wrong or even damages partitions when we are managing partitions, bringing great troubles or serious losses. In order to avoid using that kind of partition magic, we suggest using MilfordSoft Partition Star to manage partitions. It can be taken as the best partition magic for Windows XP.

The best partition magic for Windows XP – MilfordSoft Partition Star
Many users may doubt that MilfordSoft Partition Star is the best partition magic for Windows XP. Then we’ll introduce the partition magic briefly to get rid of those doubts.



The above is the main interface of MilfordSoft Partition Star. In this interface, select any partition and we can find it is a very comprehensive partition magic which is able to finish almost all partition management operations. Seeing here, some users may think that it is still exaggerated to call it the best partition magic for Windows XP because some other partition magic may have same functions. But, this partition magic is also of simple operations. For all users getting familiar with the features of MilfordSoft Partition Star, we’ll show how to shrink partition with it.

Shrinking partition with MilfordSoft Partition Star
Please select the partition that will be shrunk and click “Move/Resize” button. We will see the following interface.



Drag the two arrows to shrink partition. And then click “OK” to go back to the main interface.



We can see the selected partition has been shrunk. Please click “Apply” to perform all operations. After MilfordSoft Partition Star stops operating, we have finished shrinking partition with this best partition magic.

Seeing the above demonstration, you may also think the operations simple. However, MilfordSoft Partition Star has more than two advantages. If you want to know its other virtues, please visit www.partitionstar.com to download this best partition magic and test it out.

Merging partitions for Windows Vista

Merging partitions to increase space is often done in partition management of Vista. When encountering lack of space, most Vista users will resize partition firstly. And this method is available. If there are partitions that are completely unused or used scarcely, users can merge partition with an inadequate one. And this method facilitates partition expansion in Vista. In merging partition on Vista, the professional partition magic, MiniTool Partition Wizard, is recommended for it has the function of "Merge Partition" and it can merge partitions without damaging data. Then, under what condition is merging partition needed?

When is merge partitions needed?
In Windows vista, if there is partition used less, it should be merged to the partition that needs expanding under the following conditions:
1. When Windows Vista runs more and more slowly, many users firstly want to clear junk in disk. If the system still runs slowly, this situation may caused by lack of space. Merging partitions can solve this problem.
2. Many users like to store large files such as movies or teleplays in disk. Along with the increase of those files, storage space will be inadequate. If users want to store new files without deleting the previous, the only method is to expand partition.
Under these conditions, users can merge partition. But how to merge partitions in Vista?

Merge Partitions in vista with built-in Disk Management
Although Vista built-in Disk Management doesn't cover a Merge Partitions function, merging partition can be realized through the following operations:
1. Click Control Panel in start list to enter interface of Disk Management.
2. Delete the partition adjacent to the one that will be expanded (Vista built-in Disk Management can allocate space to the adjacent partition)
3. Merge the unallocated space to the adjacent partition that will be expanded.
Although this process is completed, deleting partition will lead to data loss. If the two partitions that will be merged are not adjacent to each other, merging partition can not be realized in Vista. So MiniTool Partition Wizard is the best choice to merge partitions in Vista.

Notes for Using MiniTool Partition Wizard to Merge Partition in Vista
It is simple to use MiniTool Partition Wizard to merge partitions in Vista without any influence on data. But the two partitions that will be merged must both be NTFS. If there are FAT/12/16/32 partitions, they must be converted to NTFS by using the function"Convert FAT to NTFS". As the following pictures shows, if users want to merge Partition E: and F:, F: must be converted to NTFS firstly.



After conversion, Partition E: and F: can be merged by using "Merge Partition":



There are detailed instructions and please follow them to convert and merge partitions.
NOTE: The partitions that will be merged must be adjacent to each other. If they are not adjacent, users should use "Move/Resize Partition" to adjust the allocation and then merge partitions.If all partitions in Vista are used heavily, data management may be complicated after merging partition. In this situation, "Move/Resize Partition" of MiniTool Partition Wizard can shrink, move and expand partition. If more information about MiniTool Partition Wizard is wanted, please visit the official website: http://www.partitionwizard.com/.