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RAID 5 Resize
I would like to resize my raid5 array to allow for more space on my c: drive partition, currently th d: partition has 114gb Free and is hosting an Oracle Database.Server setup as follows:
HP DL380 G5,Windows 2003 Server SP2
C: 20gb (dont ask) windows partition[ntfs]
D:149gb Oracle database partition[ntfs]
The array was set-up to use all disks forming 1 logical drive. 4 HDD (36gb), 2 HDD (146gb).
Is it possible to resize d: to gain more free space on c: without destroying my server.
HP DL380 G5,Windows 2003 Server SP2
C: 20gb (dont ask) windows partition[ntfs]
D:149gb Oracle database partition[ntfs]
The array was set-up to use all disks forming 1 logical drive. 4 HDD (36gb), 2 HDD (146gb).
Is it possible to resize d: to gain more free space on c: without destroying my server.
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The C: drive also has the Oracle Application set-up on it, which in turn stores all patch installation, for rollback purposes, this is constantly growing with each patch install, and is currently using 10gb of the 20gb.This Server was due for renewal, but the budget now cannot allow for it.
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The way the question reads, if I'm not reading it incorrectly, it sounds like you want to re-size partitions not the array. Is this correct?
I can tell you how to either but just need to know which one we are shooting for here.
I can tell you how to either but just need to know which one we are shooting for here.
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wow. just resize the partitions - it's by far the easiest approach.
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Wonko the Sane
I have been adivised to put the database offline first and backup the server before proceeding. I have Partition Manager Server edition, as well as GPart'd. which is the better one to go with.
Semperwifi
Yes i wish to resize the partition and not the array
I have been adivised to put the database offline first and backup the server before proceeding. I have Partition Manager Server edition, as well as GPart'd. which is the better one to go with.
Semperwifi
Yes i wish to resize the partition and not the array
yes backup is important. i have successfully used gparted before on 2003, i don't know about the other tool.
Well it sounds as though you have the tools you need and the correct advice. Backup everything and get to resizing!
Keep us posted if you have any other questions of run into any snags...
Keep us posted if you have any other questions of run into any snags...
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Thanks i will keep you'll posted
GPartEd is discussed in the link I provided... thanks concurring with me.
See:
http://www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/bootdrivesize.asp