Dynamic and basic partition on one physical disk - is this possible?


  1. tinnyx
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    Dynamic and basic partition on one physical disk - is this possible?


    Hello, I'd like to know whether it is possible to have both dynamic and basic partitions on one physical drive - and if yes, could you tell me how to do it? I tried both searching and doing it myself, but I can't figure out an answer that I'm 100% sure of. Thanks!
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    I doubt it. I think dynamic refers to the entire disk and each partition on a dynamic disk is simply a "dynamic volume".

    https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/...=ws.10%29.aspx

    Why would you think you might need dynamic disks? Or are you just curious and have no intent to use them?
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  4. tinnyx
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    I was mostly just curious because we learned a bit about this in school, but I wanted to know more. Thanks for clarification.
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