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+====== Storate Spaces ======
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+====== adding drives to a storage pool ======
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+Here are the instructions for adding drives to a storage pool named "GPStoragePool01" using the Server Manager interface, followed by running the `Optimize-StoragePool` PowerShell command:
+### **Adding Drives to a Storage Pool using Server Manager**
+. **Open Server Manager:**
+   - Press `Windows Key + S` and type "Server Manager" in the search bar.
+   - Click on "Server Manager" to open it.
+. **Navigate to File and Storage Services:**
+   - In the left-hand pane, click on "File and Storage Services."
+   - Under "File and Storage Services," click on "Storage Pools."
+. **Select the Storage Pool:**
+   - In the "Storage Pools" section, find and select your storage pool named "GPStoragePool01."
+. **Add Physical Disks:**
+   - Click on "Tasks" next to "Physical Disks" and select "Add Physical Disk."
+   - A new window will appear showing the available physical disks that are not part of any storage pool.
+   - Select the disk(s) you want to add to the storage pool.
+   - Click "OK" to add the selected disks to the pool.
+. **Confirm the Addition:**
+   - Once the disks are added, the storage pool’s total capacity will increase, reflecting the newly added disk(s).
+### **Optimizing the Storage Pool using PowerShell**
+. **Open PowerShell as Administrator:**
+   - Press `Windows Key + X` and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" from the menu.
+. **Run the Optimize-StoragePool Command:**
+   - In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press `Enter`:
+     ```powershell
+     Optimize-StoragePool -FriendlyName "GPStoragePool01"
+     ```
+   - This command will optimize the storage pool, ensuring that the newly added space is properly allocated and ready for use.
+### **Final Steps:**
+- After running the `Optimize-StoragePool` command, you should be able to expand existing virtual disks or create new ones using the additional space in the storage pool.
+By following these steps, you can efficiently add new drives to your storage pool and ensure that the system optimizes the available space for use.
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