The main information storage device on a computer is hard disk. And in the process of using Windows operating system, users need to partition a hard disk. Disk partitions are classified into tow types: primary partition and extended partition. Operating system is installed into primary partition for computer boot. There are four primary partitions at most in a hard disk. And if users need more than four partitions in one disk, extended partition should be used. And extended partition can not be used unless it is divided into logical partition and an extended partition can be divided into many logical partitions.
Disk management
In windows Server 2003, users can use the built-in disk management tool to manage disk partitions. However, the tool is not comprehensive, so users can use third-party partition manager software to carry out better partition management operations. There are many types of partition magic in the software market, the good mixed up with the bad. Therefore, when choosing partition manager software for Windows Server 2003, users are supposed to acquire some relevant knowledge. And the powerful partition magic software that supports Windows Server 2003 is recommended below.
Partition manager software for Windows Server 2003
It will be introduced via its main interface, shown below.
Form the above main interface, users can see the partition magic's functions, for example "Move/Resize Partition", "Merge Partition", "Create Partition", "Format Partition" and "Copy Partition". Take merging Partition F: and Partition H: for example. Select F: and click "Merge Partition". The following interface will be shown.
Select F: and click "Next>" to go on.
Select H: and then click "Finish". The following interface will be shown.
Users can see Partition H: has been merged into Partition F: successfully. Then click "Apply", finishing merging partition.
Notes about partition management
1. When users want to perform partition management operations, please remember to back up important data in advance in case that error occurs and influences partition data.
2. Uses should perform operations under the situation where voltage is stable, in order to prevent the situation where power outage causes some problems.
3. Please dust periodically. Or it may influence normal operating of the hard disk.
Conclusion
Along with the fast development of computer and users' increasing demands for partition management diversity, third-party partition manager software plays an important role, for the built-in disk management tool of Windows operating systems is flawed. The recommended partition manager software for Windows Server 2003 is professional and comprehensive partition magic. It is noted in the software market and popular with many users. For more information about this partition magic, please visit http://www.server-partition-manager.com/.
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