Unreasonable partition space distribution is a common problem that many users will meet when using Windows Server 2008 computer. Lacking related computer knowledge, most users will feel overwhelmed in face of unreasonable partition space distribution. In fact, it is obvious that disk partition resizing is necessary under such circumstance. However, most users don’t know how to resize a partition on Windows Server 2008 effectively.

In general, there are three ways availablly to resize a partition on Windows Server 2008.
 Using system built-in disk management tool.
 Relying on command prompt tool.
 Applying Server partition manager.

Although these ways are all able to help users resize a partition on Windows Server 2008 effectively, they have their own advantages and disadvantages.

The Best Way to Resize a Partition on Windows Server 2008

If users choose the first way to resize Windows Server 2008 partition, they may fail to reach their goal. Why? That is because the system built-in disk management tool has many limitations. Choosing the second way, users are able to resize Windows Server 2008 partition efficiently. However, the complex operations will increase the possibility of the emergence of human error. Therefore, we don’t advise users to choose the first two ways to complete disk partition resizing.

Instead, applying Server partition manager is regarded as the best way to complete disk partition resizing. As a result, we strongly recommend downloading MiniTool Partition Wizard – a professional server partition manager.

How to Resize a Partition on Windows Server 2008

In order to resize Windows Server 2008 partition without causing any damage, users should download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard on computer. After that, they can run it to enter the following main interface:

1. In the main interface of professional server partition manager, users will see a lot of disk partition management functions. Here, users need to select the partition they want to resize at first. Then, click “Move/Resize Partition” function, which is designed for disk partition resizing to enter the following interface:

2. In the operating interface, users can change the size and location of selected partition through two ways: dragging the black triangles on both ends or inputting specific values to textboxes. After that, users should click “OK” button to return to the main interface.

3. At this time, users will see the preview effect of partition resizing. If users are satisfied with this effect, they only need to click “Apply” button to execute all operations to resize Windows Server 2008 partition.

Do you also want to resize a partition on Windows Server 2008 without causing any damage? If so, please download MiniTool Partition Wizard trustingly.