Windows 2012 vs Windows 2008 Harddrive Requirements

gks

I have a 20 GB SSD drive (as part of VirMach deal), Windows 2012 pre-installed in that. Out of 20 GB, already 13 GB was taken for Windows vanilla installation, only 7 GB left out. Can I save some space by using Windows 2008? VirMach guys not ready to increase the SSD space even I promised with an add on payment, so I need to run with this limited box for a year.

My requirements are basically to use this to install Power BI software.

Hukin

20 Gb too low for Windows. Need at least 30 Gb with all updates.

AnthonySmith

2008R2 also takes around 13GB.

This information was available to you before you purchased the VPS though and is a simple google question now.

My suggestion would be to ask them to consider moving you to a none SSD product of a similar value that offers more space and just suck up the performance hit or go to the next package up and pay the difference (Do not JUST ask for a disk space only upgrade)

gks

@AnthonySmith, Thank you, I asked them to increase SSD space for additional payment, they told no, they can't change the spec. I am not sure they agree for none SSD space too, but I will try my luck. If not, I could use this as Linux box or transfer to other member who is in need in this community.

AnthonySmith

gks said: @AnthonySmith, Thank you, I asked them to increase SSD space for additional payment, they told no, they can't change the spec. I am not sure they agree for none SSD space too, but I will try my luck. If not, I could use this as Linux box or transfer to other member who is in need in this community.

Yes but there is a difference between changing the 'package' and changing the 'spec'

They probably think you expect some sort of discount for ONLY asking for more disk, instead lets say what you bought was:

2CPU
2GB RAM
20GB SSD
$2.50

There must be a package like:

2CPU
4GB RAM
40GB SSD
$5.00

Ask to upgrade the plan/package not just the disk

gks

@AnthonySmith said:

gks said: @AnthonySmith, Thank you, I asked them to increase SSD space for additional payment, they told no, they can't change the spec. I am not sure they agree for none SSD space too, but I will try my luck. If not, I could use this as Linux box or transfer to other member who is in need in this community.

Yes but there is a difference between changing the 'package' and changing the 'spec'

They probably think you expect some sort of discount for ONLY asking for more disk, instead lets say what you bought was:

2CPU
2GB RAM
20GB SSD
$2.50

There must be a package like:

2CPU
4GB RAM
40GB SSD
$5.00

Ask to upgrade the plan/package not just the disk

Sure, I will approach them with this option, thank you again.

eol

Good luck with your luck.

gks

@eol said:
Good luck with your luck.

Honestly, I am doubtful, I will ask them once, otherwise transfer to other community member for Linux usage. Thanks for suggestion