Data loss when mirroring on Windows Server 2008
i have server running windows server 2008 1 hard drive sata 2 partition,in use. i want use second hard drive (identical) make software mirror. my question if y loss data after operation? the server ok? quintel said: more specificaly,after mirroring,is necesary reinstall operating system?or applications? no. you don't need reinstall operating system or of applications. you need restart server 3 times. below detailed how-to in hig level steps: shut down server , insert second disk open computer management (compmgmt.msc) , go disk management in right pane select disks. convert them dynamic disks. reboot twice, when asked. go disk management , select 1 of partitions. right click , select 'add mirror'. choose make mirror on second hard disk. select other partition want mirror. right click , select 'add mirror' disk too. choose create the mirror on second hard disk well. now, when restart server see second boot option, call...