NT 4.0 Server C: partition at 18gB.? Is it safe .....?

[Guest]

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I recently ghosted (v6.0) a 40gB drive (partitioned 8gB and 32gB) to a
80gB drive in a drive size upgrade exercise without first
partitioning the new drive to 8gB and 72gB.

As a result, the new 80gB drive had a first partition of 16gB and a
second of 64gB. The drive has been used for a while before I noticed
the unusual first partition size and seems quite stable.

I always understood that NT Server 4.0 (SP6a) couldn't see a primary
partition of over 8gB and it therefore worries me that this drive
could now be inherently unstable.

Any opinions on whether it is safe to continue with this
configuration. And, if so, was the way it was created acceptable.
Anything I could do to improve the stability.?

thanks

.les.


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[Calvin]

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Hi Les,

You'll be fine till the first time something happens that repositions one or
more system files that are needed during the boot-up process, at which point
your system will become unbootable.

Such activities which could bring this about are the application of a Service
Pack or Hotfix, or running a defragmentation on the drive. I would suggest you
take steps to re-organise the disk partition layout to conform to the NT4
limitations for guaranteed stable and continuous operation

For all of my thoughts on this subject, have a read of
http://nt4ref.zcm.com.au/bigdisk.htm

Calvin.

 

[Guest]

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Hi Calvin

>You'll be fine till the first time something happens that repositions one or
>more system files that are needed during the boot-up process, at which point
>your system will become unbootable.

I was afraid of this...............

>For all of my thoughts on this subject, have a read of
>http://nt4ref.zcm.com.au/bigdisk.htm

I'd already spotted this and read the grim news, so was expecting
someone to reply on these lines. Was hoping for an out somewhere, but
maybe if you could please read my next post:
"No shared files after ghosted clone copy"
you'll see why I can't rebuild the system..

thanks for the reply

.les.


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Tel: +27 31 563-8344 Fax: +27 31 564-4928
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