Are you sure Jim isn't correct? The disc volume file (.vmdk) is expanded, but I don't believe the filesystem (NTFS logical volume) within in it is extended, no?
This is akin to imaging a machine on to a larger hard drive... it then needs to have the NTFS volume expanded, correct? -sc -----Original Message----- From: Mark Boersma [mailto:ma...@triangle-inc.com] Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 7:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Partiioning tool for ESXi Jim, if you use the VMware tool it will ask you if you want to resize the disks. You simply enter the size that you want and it will make it so, no other adjustment needed. Mark ------------------------------------------------- Two rules for success in life: 1. Never tell people everything you know. -----Original Message----- From: Jim von Stein [mailto:jvonst...@soastc.org] Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 7:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Partiioning tool for ESXi I haven't actually done a P-to-V conversion yet, but it appears that if I extend a disk, the OS sees the bigger disk, but doesn't expand the volume. Jim -----Original Message----- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:01 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Partiioning tool for ESXi I thought VMWare Converter would let you do this during the P2V process. John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -----Original Message----- From: Jim von Stein [mailto:jvonst...@soastc.org] Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 1:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Partiioning tool for ESXi I have a Windows 2003 R2 server that has an inadequately sized system drive (it's an old server). I'm thinking of P-to-V'ing it onto an ESXi box and expanding the drive, but I need a cheap (preferably free - we're a non-profit) partitioning tool that will expand the system drive on a virtual. Any suggestions? Jim von Stein Information Services Administrator SOASTC ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ Please consider the environment before printing this email. ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
