Dynamic Disk

[Dan]

Is there a way to create a dynamic disk under 2000 Server
before I load the OS? Here's why. Our server has run out
of disk space and the primary drive has been converted to
a dynamic disk. There is more room left on the primary
drive but 2K will not let me expand the partition because
it said it was not originally created as a dynamic
partition.

 

[Jaysen Buffington[MSFT]]

Hi Dan,

The Windows 2000 setup process does not provide the functionality for
creating a dynamic to install Windows onto. Please review the following
Knowledge Base articles for more information about Windows 2000 setup and
dynamic disks.

216341 Cannot Install Windows 2000 on a Non-System or Boot Dynamic Volume
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216341
227364 Dynamic Volumes Are Not Displayed Accurately in Text-Mode Setup or
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=227364

Additionally, if you are only looking to extend a partition, then the
diskpart.exe utility may be a better option. Please see the following
Knowledge Base article for information on downloading and using this
utility.
325590 How to Use Diskpart.exe to Extend a Data Volume
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=325590
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Jaysen Buffington MCSE
Support Professional
Microsoft Setup Support

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