How to Extend a Windows Server Partition [Server Guide]

Each system comes with a built-in partition. However, with the current system size, it is quite enough. Still, no matter how much storage you have, the installed applications, cache memory, and temporary files take up the overall space. These files fill up the available space quickly. You might not notice it, or even know about it. But it does take up space on your computer. You save data within the specified capacity. Some versions of Windows come with an additional partition called the Windows Recovery Partition.

In most cases, the partition size is large enough to accommodate the data. If you need to store a lot of data, you will undoubtedly need more space. To handle the data within the available storage capacity effectively, you need to increase the partition size.

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Extending partitions not only helps with better organization of your data, but it also can assist with space allocation. By being able to assign space accurately, you can maximize your storage capacity.

When it comes to allocating space to partitions, it seems like a straightforward job. However, that's not always the case. Sometimes, due to a minor limitation, the Extend Volume button might gray out, thus making a simple task more difficult.

Can I expand the server partition?

"I have a partition in my system that crashes when I attempt to add more data to it. The Windows server is running out of disk space, showing 'low disk space' warnings. I tried transferring the data in smaller chunks, assuming that it was too large to move all at once, but that also failed. Is there a solution to this problem? How can I store my data with the available space?"

In this article, we will create an extended partition on Windows and explore the tools and methods to resolve such issues. We will also recommend a quick-fix tool that you can use even if you're a first-timer. By the end of this article, you'll determine which option is best for extending your Windows server partition. So, let's dive in and walk through the process step by step.

Video Tutorial: Two Ways to Extend a Server Partition

This video shows you two ways to help yourself expand your server partition. You can follow along with the video or use the detailed instructions below.

If you need a step-by-step guide, the process and methods are outlined below. You can start from here.

Option 1. (Easiest) Use a partition master tool to extend the server partition

In this case, you need to take specific actions to extend the partition. We recommend using software that is both easy to use and can accomplish the task promptly. For instance, you can utilize the Partition Master tool to create a partition with appropriately allocated space. This software is designed to help you make the most of your disk capacity. It will allocate space correctly to maximize the utilization of available disk space. Additionally, it can recover operations if interrupted during the expansion process.

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Here are some notable features of Partition Master tools that make them more desirable:

• Partitions can be easily resized, extended, split, created, formatted, deleted, hidden, and wiped.
• Prevents data loss.
• Migrates the operating system.
• Distributes hard disk space to eliminate the issue of low disk space.
• Supports converting NTFS to FAT32, or vice versa.
• Modifies partition labels for better data organization.
• Combines smaller partitions into larger ones to address disk space shortages.
• Completely safe and reliable.

You can download the tool Partition Master from its official website, which can allocate space precisely.

Step 1: Locate the target partition.

Load the partition manager and find the target partition, then choose “Resize/Move”.

Select the partition to extend

Step 2: Extend the Target Partition

Drag the partition panel right or left to add unallocated space to the current partition, and then click “OK” to confirm.

Extra option: Get space from another drive

If there isn't enough unallocated space, right-click a large partition with enough room and select “Allocate Space.”

Then, in the “Allocate space to” section, select the partition you want to extend.

Select another disk to allocate space from

Step 3: Perform the operation - Extend the logical partition

Drag the partition with the target bootable OS to the unallocated space, and then click “OK”.

Click the Run Task button, and then click Apply to save all changes.

Option 2: Extend a Windows Server partition in Disk Management

Now that we have identified the problem, we will look at how to extend a Windows Server partition using the native tools.

Here's how to extend a Windows Server partition using Disk Management:

Step 1: Type diskmgmt.msc in the search box, then click OK to open Disk Management.

Open "Disk Management"

Step 2: Check if there is unallocated space next to the target partition.

• If it is, go to step 3 and continue. • If it isn't, right-click an adjacent partition with enough free space, and select Shrink Volume to create unallocated space.

Step 3: Right-click on the disk with unallocated space, and then choose "Extend Volume".

Step 4: The Extend Volume Wizard will open. Click the "Next" button.

Step 5: The window will show the amount of disk space available for extension. Click Next.

Step 6: Click "Finish". The disk partition will be extended according to your specifications.

With these steps, you can partition a Windows Server the default way.

In short

In conclusion, we have discussed the reasons for low disk space and how to resolve this issue. You can choose the solution that best suits your needs. You can opt for the default disk management solution, which is Disk Management. It's quite handy, though it may not work as expected sometimes due to disabled options. We recommend using the Partition Master tool. This tool is error-free and user-friendly, making it easy to allocate storage space with its intuitive interface. You can download the trial version to give it a try yourself.