+1 on Paragon Partition Manager, it's my tool of choice when I need to resize partitions.
Haven't tried it on a RAID 5 array tho. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: "Christopher Bodnar" <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 22/01/2010 20:05 Subject: RE: Resizing C partition in Server 2003 As others have mentioned Acronis DiskDirector does the job, and we use it here extensively on ESX guests. The problem we ran into with DiskDirector is the lack of x64 support and no support for Windows Server 2008. We have since moved to Paragon's Partition Manager 10.0 Server Edition. Almost identical to DiskDirector, but it also supports x64 and Windows Server 2008. YMMV Chris Bodnar, MCSE Sr. Systems Engineer Infrastructure Service Delivery Distributed Systems Service Delivery - Intel Services Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Email: [email protected] Phone: 610-807-6459 Fax: 610-807-6003 -----Original Message----- From: Angus Scott-Fleming [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 2:12 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Resizing C partition in Server 2003 Anyone ever expanded a C partition in a multi-partitioned RAID-5 server? Client needs to do so to add new software. Any time I've thought about doing this it has been: back up twice, verify backups, blow away D partition, expand C, add D partition, restore from backup. Client uses Acronis to back up server and when he talked to their sales people they sold him this $600 program, which I had never heard of: ------- Included Stuff Follows ------- Acronis Disk Director Server 10.0 Windows and Linux partitioning tool: create, fix, format, delete, remove, resize and repair Windows and Linux partitions The suite includes the Acronis Partition Expert product which allows you to automatically or manually merge, split, resize, copy, and move partitions without losing data. It also lets you reorganize the hard disk drive structure, optimize disk space usage and much more. --------- Included Stuff Ends --------- http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/diskdirector/partitioning.html He's says he's going to try this, and I may get to pick up the pieces ;-) ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ This message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ==================================================================== http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
