Shrink a Partition on Windows Server 2008 is Similar to Vista

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.

When a boot partition C: drive is out of place, the Server computer will be fighting for the precious space and will run slowly. To start over is a solution but no one would like to waste their time to do it. The most time-saving and easy way is to shrink other partition with reliable partition server 2008 manager software.

As a Windows Server 2008 user, I always think that partition server 2008 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. It did everything I needed and performed all the advanced functions well just as it claimed. With the help of EASEUS Partition Master Server Edition, you will find shrinking partitions on Windows Server 2008 is very simple. For example, if you want to shrink a partition, like D: Drive in your Windows Server 2008 Operating System without losing data during the shrinking process, it is a perfect choice for you. It allows you freely shrink a partition in Windows Server 2008 without destroying data.

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

On the disk diagram, the current size of all the partitions on your Windows Server 2008 is displayed. The diagram also depicts free space surrounding the partition if any exists. The maximum sizes that you can shrink a partition depend on the usage of the partition.

The next step, position the mouse on the left or right partition handles and drags the handle to shrink the partition size you want.

At last, reboot your Windows Server 2008 Operating System. You would have a shrunk D: drive. With the unallocated space you can extend other partition as you wish, like C: drive.

I strongly recommend you to back up everything before shrinking partitions on Windows Server 2008. Because nothing is 100% securing.

For better data security, our free backup software - EASEUS Todo Backup will help you a lot. It provides easy-to-use interface to backup and restore your system, disk and partition in a few minutes.

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