Creating a data drive 2

[mikelawrence]

I've just got a server from WebFusion which has just a C drive with 160 gb space. I've been trying to find a way to create a D drive with most of 160gb as my data drive. I'm running Sql Server applications with data of about 10gb. Can I do this and if so is it worth doing? I can't rebuild the server though if that is what is required.

Thanks v much

mike

 

[nevets2001uk]

You should be able to do this using a tool such as Partition Magic. Normally in this situation we prefer to rebuild the PC and restore the data to ensure that no problems arise.

If this is a critical production server then always ensure you have a good full backup of the system before completing the work, so that if things go wrong you can get back to a working system. I also tend to schedule this kind of work for a Friday evening to give myself the weekend to recover if any problems arise. Less moans from the users that way!

Steve G (MCSE / MCSA:Messaging)

 

[TheLad]

Once you have done this, don't forget you will also have to research how to move SQL from the C: to the new D:

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