Initialize New Volume in Windows Server

This document explains how to add and initialize a new disk (volume) in a Windows Server deployed on NeevCloud.

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Prerequisites

• You must be logged in as Administrator.

• The new disk has been attached to your Windows Server via the NeevCloud dashboard. Link

• Remote Desktop (RDP) access is enabled.

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Step-by-Step Process

Open Disk Management

• Press Windows + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and click OK.

• This opens the Disk Management window.

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Locate the New Disk

• Scroll down and find the disk showing “Unknown” or “Offline” (e.g., Disk 1).

• It will appear with a black bar and label “Unallocated.”

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Bring the Disk Online

• Right-click on the disk name (left side, e.g., Disk 1) → select Online.

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Initialize the Disk

• Right-click again on the same disk → select Initialize Disk.

Choose GPT (GUID Partition Table) → click OK.

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Create a New Simple Volume

• Right-click on the Unallocated space → select New Simple Volume.

• The New Simple Volume Wizard will open.

• Click Next until the end, keeping all default options:

  • Use full disk size

  • Assign any drive letter (e.g., E:)

  • Format as NTFS with Quick Format checked

  • Click Finish

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Verify Volume Creation

• Once completed, the new drive will appear as Healthy (Primary Partition) in Disk Management.

• Open This PC → The new drive (E:, F:, etc.) will now be visible and ready for use.