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marklemon
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extend C Drive on Windows 2008 R2 running SQL Server 2008/SharePoint 2010

Can I extend C:\ drive in Windows Server 2008 R2 ?  I know how to do this with vCenter to extend the VM for C Drive vmdk and Disk Management/rescan/extend in Windows).

My concern is not how to do it but whether this is a risk as I cannot cause a loss of service or risk to my SQL Server/Sharepoint database.

I've done this on a cluster by extending the inactive SQL Server node, then failing over and extending the other inactive node.  Don't know if that's required to do while inactive only because of cluster, or if no SQL Server DB VMs should have any disks extended while running SQL Server.  Or is this just for data disks and absolutely fine for C Drive?

Points generously awarded for real-world assurances from your experiences.

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KC

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rcporto
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Yes, I have done with SQL, Sharepoint, Exchange, Active Directory and almost all other Microsoft services without problems. But again, I backup is always recommended, and if possible try to make that operation on non-peak hours.

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Richardson Porto
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Risks always exist, but I have done that tasks hundred of times with all applications online and never get in problems.

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Richardson Porto
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marklemon
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Thanks Richard.  Can you clarify if you've done this with SQL Server/SharePoint online?

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KC

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Yes, I have done with SQL, Sharepoint, Exchange, Active Directory and almost all other Microsoft services without problems. But again, I backup is always recommended, and if possible try to make that operation on non-peak hours.

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Richardson Porto
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/richardsonporto
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