How to Add Disks?

After adding a block device for the VM, you need to create a partition and format it into the required file system.

1. Start (starting from 8 version- right click on the start icon) → Run → diskmgmt.msc.

2. Initialize Disk → Select the new disk and the required partition table → OK:

   

3. Right-click on unallocated disk space -> New Simple Volume...:

   

   Then set the size, letter, and file system of the new partition.

How to Extend a Drive?

First of all, the VM must be turned off. Then you need to contact the support to add unallocated space for a specific disk.

After the support team has allocated additional space, you can attach it to the disk needed by following the steps below:

1. Start → Run → enter diskmgmt.msc:

   

2. Proceed to Disk management:

   

3. Right-click on drive C:, click Extend Volume...:

   

4. Next - opening of Volume Wizard:

   

5. Next - expanding of disk space:

   

6. Finish - end of working with Volume Wizard:

   

7. The disk was extended. The result will be shown in the Disk Management window: