Server Magic functionality and compatibility
Want to simplify server storage management and server deployment? It seems that Server Magic, server edition of Partition Magic from PowerQuest, is a good choice. It brings the ability to check, format, delete, resize or copy volume sets in server operating system. Essentially, Server Magic operates just like Partition Magic. The principal difference is that Server Magic works within Server Edition of Windows NT and 2000, but Partition Magic is only compatible with Windows NT, 95/98, ME, 2000, and XP desktop editions.
It is well known that Server Magic has not been updated since Symantec purchased the application in 2003. Therefore, you can not use Server Magic to resize partition in latest and advanced operating systems, such as Windows Server 2003, 2008 and so on.
Server Magic alternative – Partition Magic Server software for Windows 2003/2008
As Server Magic alternative, Partition Assistant Server Edition is the latest Partition Magic Server software which works as Server Magic alternative with basic and advanced partition operations on your servers without losing data.
The following is the main interface of the Server Magic alternative:
In comparison with PowerQuest Server Magic, Partition Assistant Server Edition covers all the features and more. Besides, it brings more support for operating system. It works well in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Server 2000/2003/2008 both 32-bit and 64-bit computers, hardware RAID, internal/external hard drive, removable storages are also supported. You can free download the demo version of this Server Magic alternative and test out.
Tips: For Enterprise users, Unlimited Edition provides unlimited usage within one company, namely, you can install it on multiple machines in your company to maximize business productivity whilst minimizing the total cost of management.
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