[Discussion] How to Resize a Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) File

1. Discussion for: http://sysadmingeek.com/articles/how-to-resize-a-microsoft-virtual-hard-drive-vhd-file/

   When you create a Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive either through Virtual PC or Virtual Server, you have to specify the maximum size of the file up front. Here's how to tweak the size later on. Not sure what we're talking about? Read the original article, and then come back here to discuss.

   
   

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   Jason Faulkner
   

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   Posted 1 month ago

   
   

2. This process seems to corrupt Windows Server 2008 system drives. Any thoughts on how to get around that?

   
   

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   ThudMan99
   

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   Posted 1 month ago

   
   

3. It shouldn't. I have used this exact methodology on Server 2008 based VM's as well.
   Is the drive you are trying to expand dynamic? If so, this probably would not work...

   
   

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   Jason Faulkner
   

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   Posted 1 month ago