Resize Dynamic System Partition on Windows Server 2008

Need to resize dynamic system partition on Windows Server

Dynamic disk is another disk type, different from basic disks. It offers more advantages such as larger capacity support and fault-tolerant ability. Many users have installed the Windows Server on the dynamic disk to enjoy the its advanced feature. However, like the C drive on a basic disk, the dynamic system volume is also easy to get full after a period of time.

"I have a Windows 2008 Server with a dynamic disk that has 70 GB of free space. I would like to extend the C drive into the unallocated space (notice that they are not next to each other) so that I can increase the C drive size. Is this possible? Help, please!"

Resize dynamic system partition via Server 2008 Disk Management (Limited)

If you are planning to resize dynamic system volume on Windows Server 2008 and later versions, you can use the “Extend Volume” and “Shrink Volume” features of Server Disk Management. But you should keep in mind that the “Extend Volume” only works when there is an adjacent unallocated space behind the target volume, otherwise, this option will be greyed out. If your disk partition layout meets the requirements, take the following steps:

Step 1. Right-click the target partition and select "Extend Volume".

Step 2. In the pop-out wizard, click "Next".

Step 3. Select the disk with free space to extend volume and click on "Next".

Step 4. Then wait for the process to be done. Finally, click on "Finish".

Easily extend dynamic system volume on Server 2008 (R2)

As mentioned above, the Server Disk Management can only extend dynamic system volume when there is adjacent unallocated space. Moreover, Disk Management does not support moving any partition. So, to resize dynamic system partition on Windows Server 2008 more flexibly, we highly recommended using AOMEI Partition Assistant Server. It comes with the dynamic disk manager to help you to resize dynamic volume on all Windows Server operating systems and Windows 10/8/7.

To extend dynamic system volume, you can first shrink another volume that has enough unused space, and move it to the right side, make the unallocated space adjacent to the aim partition, and then extend it with this space. Detailed steps are listed below (take extending volume F: as an example). You can download the demo version for a free trial.

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Server and click “Dynamic Disk Manager” in the right menu.

Step 2. In the new window, right-click another larger volume and select “Resize/Move Volume” to create unallocated space. If there has been an adjacent unallocated space after the system partition, skip to step 4, please.

Step 3. In the pop-up window, drag the slider leftwards to generate unallocated space. And drag the entire partition to the right side to move the volume on the right side of the unallocated space.

Step 4. Back to the main interface, you will see the unallocated space is next to the target partition you want to extend. Right-click it, and select “Resize/Move Volume”.

Step 5. In the pop-up window, drag the slider rightwards to extend it.

Step 6. Finally, do remember to click “Commit” on the toolbar to take all the operations into effect.

See, with single steps, AOMEI Partition Assistant Server helps you extend dynamic (system) volume on Windows Server 2003.

Summary

This is how to resize dynamic system volume on Windows Server 2003, 2008 (R2), 2012 (R2), 2016, 2019. AOMEI Partition Assistant Server makes it as easy as a pie. This partition manager also comes with many other great functions: convert dynamic disk to basic without deleting volume, clone hard disk, transfer OS to SSD, recover lost partition, etc. For the enterprise, AOMEI Partition Assistant Unlimited Edition is the economical & win-win choice that offers unlimited usage within one company. And the Technician Edition allows you to provide the charged technical services to your clients as well.