Managing Cloud Server disks > Extending the disk volume with the added space (Windows)

08 Extending the disk volume with the added space (Windows)

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Before proceeding

The operations described may affect the system and data, potentially causing malfunctions or data loss:

always back up your data or the entire server externally before performing any operation;
if available, create a snapshot of the server from the management panel before making changes to the system;
for unmanaged services, you are responsible for managing the operating system and software;
if in doubt, consult a trusted system administrator or check the latest official documentation for the operating system or software in use.

Connect to the Cloud Server via RDP;
from Start, select Windows Administrative Tools > Computer Management;
in the Computer Management window, select Storage > Disk Management;
in the primary disk area (Disk 0), you will see the space you added (Unallocated);
right-click the C: volume and select Extend Volume ...;
in the Extend Volume Wizard window, select Next >;
the space you added to the primary disk is already selected; select Next >;
select Finish to complete the volume extension;
the primary disk now includes the added space, which has been incorporated into the volume and is no longer displayed separately.

Connect to the Cloud Server via RDP;
from Start, select Windows Administrative Tools > Computer Management;
in the Computer Management window, select Storage > Disk Management;
in the secondary disk area (e.g. Disk 1), you will see the space you added (Unallocated);
right-click the volume (e.g. E:) and select Extend Volume ...;
in the Extend Volume Wizard window, select Next >;
the space you added to the secondary disk is already selected; select Next >;
select Finish to complete the volume extension;
the secondary disk now includes the added space, which has been incorporated into the volume and is no longer displayed separately.

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