Re: Need to re-partition drive with system partion


I'm glad I saw this. I want the "low risk, or no risk" solution for this
project ;-)

I've never done the BartPE thing before. But after reading about it, I
think I need to learn how. I found the Nu2.nu site. There's instructions
on there. Is there anything I need to be aware of, having never done this.
Just follow the instructions?


Thanks



"Pegasus [MVP]" <news@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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TrueImage will probably not install on your server because it is a home
version. However, you should be able to boot the machine with an Acronis
Recovery CD, then change your partition sizes. While this is a fairly safe
operation, accidents do happen. If losing the installation creates a big
headache then you must first back it up, then check that you could restore
the backup.

As an alternative you could use a process that requires a spare disk and a
Bart PE boot CD. The process is free and also absolutely risk-free but it
requires a bit of an effort to make the Bart PE CD. Post again if you need
to know more details.


"JohnB" <jbrigan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have a copy of Acronis True Image Home... I forgot that it can partition
drives. I'll most likely go that route, management isn't going to want to
spend money on this old box for 2 large SCSI drives.
Thanks


"Dusko Savatovic" <savatovic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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You can prolong the life of your 2000 server by purchasing just two
decent drives, 500GB and above. You would need imaging software rather
then re-partitioning software. In fact, imaging software usually
contains re-partitioning utilities. If you buy Seagate/Maxtor disk, you
could get Seagate version of Acronis True Image Home for free (check if
it's still available). This version works only if your system contains
at least one eligible Seagate/Maxtor disk. Other disk manufacturers may
also have some free imaging software for their products. Ghost also
works well with 2000. But today you've got Windows AIK and MDT, free
from Microsoft.

Whichever solution you chhose, you would basically do the following:
- Image your old system partition (4GB).
- Image or backup your data partition (32GB).
- Remove old disks and keep them in a safe place, just in case.
- Install new disks. If you've got a hardware mirror, establish a
mirror.
- Partition your disk as you wish (for example, 100GB is enough for OS).
- Apply the image you took in first step
- Apply image or restore data partition from the second step above.

As far as partitioning of new drives is concerned, you may use diskpart
from any Windows boot media. My favorite is Windows PE from Windows AIK
and MDT.



"JohnB" <jbrigan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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This is an older Dell Server running Server 2000. Two 34 gb drives are
mirrored, with the OS on a 4 gb partition.

What do you recommended for re-partitioning software?

Is it as simple as breaking the mirror, re-partitioning the drive, and
then recreating the mirror?

Thanks














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