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Expand boot partition under Server 2003

Nowadays, the hard drive is characterized by having a large amount of space. However, though with big size, we'll be surprised at its quick installation rate, browser caches, and temporary files which can take up all free space and make our system disordered.
As computer technicians, we are always asked with the same question: how to expand boot partition without data damage. For some Server managers, it is difficult for them to realize this kind of expansion. That is to say it is hard to choose a good and safe partition magic server to help them manage Server partitions.
Now, they need not worry about this problem. Here, I will recommend an excellent partition magic server MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition. Besides, I will introduce how to expand boot partition under Server 2003 with this partition magic server without deleting partitions or formatting partitions. 

Protect data when we expand boot partition of Server 2003
Data security and data stability are obviously the two most important aspects for Server computers, because the server computer always stores the most important data and daily-used files. Nevertheless, the whole net may be exposed outside just because of a minor error. However, we don't need to worry about data safety with the function of Enhanced Data Protection technology in MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition when we repartition Windows Server.

Method for expanding Server 2003 boot partition
We can expand partitions, resize partitions, and merge partitions easily with the help of MiniTool Parition Wizard Server Edition under Windows Server, and we just need to drag and move its partition handle. At the same time, all operations can be previewed or discarded.
As the best Partition Magic Server, MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition is an outstanding Server partition solution. The unique Enhanced Data Protection technology of it helps us resize partitions, merge partitions, and expand partitions without data loss. Furthermore, Hot Resize function helps us expand boot partition under Server 2003 without rebooting Server.

Ways to expand boot partition under Server 2003 without deleting or formatting
At first, we need to run MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition, and we will see all disks and partitions of the server, used space, free space, and other attributes of every partition.



In this interface, we right click the partition needed shrinking and select "Move/Resize" in the shortcut menu. Then, drag the left border to the right side so as to shrink this partition.



At this time, there is some unallocated space near the boot partition.



Then, right click the boot partition and select "Move/Resize" in the pop-up shortcut menu, and then drag the right border to the right side to conver the unallocated space.



Click "Apply" to perform all operations.



Thus, we get a new sever which can be used for a long time.

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