Bdehdcfg command in Windows Server 2008
This article explains about Bdehdcfg command in Windows Server 2008.
Introduction
Bdehdcfg command is used to prepare a hard drive with the partitions necessary for BitLocker Drive Encryption. Syntax for using Bdehdcfg is given below.
Syntax
bdehdcfg [-driveinfo <DriveLetter>] [-target {default | unallocated | <DriveLetter> shrink | <DriveLetter> merge}] [-newdriveletter] [-size <SizeinMB>] [-quiet]
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Parameters List
| Parameter |
Description |
| Bdehdcfg: driveinfo |
Displays the drive letter, the total size, the maximum free space, and the partition characteristics of the partitions on the drive specified. |
| Bdehdcfg: target |
Specifies which portion of a drive to use as the system drive and makes the portion active. |
| Bdehdcfg: newdriveletter |
Assigns a new drive letter to the portion of a drive used as the system drive. |
| Bdehdcfg: size |
It defines the size of the system partition when a new system drive is being created. |
| Bdehdcfg: quiet |
It prevents the display of all actions and errors. |
| Bdehdcfg: restart |
It directs the computer to restart after the drive preparation has finished. |
| /? |
Shows Help at the command prompt. |
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