SK0-003 · Question #58
The operating system partition on a server is nearly out of space on a Windows 2003 Server. The administrator notices that the file pagefile.sys is taking up nearly 2GB of space. Which of the…
The correct answer is A. Move the page file to a free drive. A Windows 2003 Server's OS partition is nearly out of space, and the pagefile.sys is taking up 2GB.
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The operating system partition on a server is nearly out of space on a Windows 2003 Server. The administrator notices that the file pagefile.sys is taking up nearly 2GB of space. Which of the following would BEST resolve this problem?
Options
- AMove the page file to a free drive.
- BDelete the file.
- CAdd more memory.
- DRemove the page file from system properties.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A69% (22)
- B6% (2)
- C19% (6)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
A Windows 2003 Server's OS partition is nearly out of space, and the `pagefile.sys` is taking up 2GB.
Moving the `pagefile.sys` to a different drive with sufficient free space effectively frees up the critical OS partition while maintaining the necessary virtual memory functionality for the operating system and applications.
Deleting the `pagefile.sys` without proper reconfiguration can lead to system instability, application errors, or even prevent the operating system from booting.
Adding more physical memory might reduce the system's reliance on the page file over time, but it does not immediately resolve the current disk space issue caused by the existing `pagefile.sys` on the OS partition.
Removing the page file entirely is generally not recommended as it can severely impact system performance and stability, potentially causing applications to crash or fail to launch.
Concept tested: Windows virtual memory management, page file relocation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/performance/move-paging-file-to-different-drive
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