Can the 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 read, write, and boot from GPT disks?
All versions of Windows 2003 since Server Pack 1 can use GPT partitioned disks for data. Booting is only supported for Itanium-based systems. 16. Can Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 read, write, and boot from GPT disks? Yes, all versions can use GPT partitioned disks for data. Booting is only supported for EFI-based systems. 17. Can Windows 2000, Windows NT 4, or Windows 95/98 read, write, and boot from GPT? No. Again, legacy software will see only the Protective MBR. 18. What about mixing and matching GPT and MBR disks on the same system? GPT and MBR disks can be mixed on systems that support GPT, as described earlier the following restrictions apply: • Systems that support EFI require that the boot partition must reside on a GPT disk. Other hard disks can be either MBR or GPT. • Both MBR and GPT disks can be present in a single dynamic disk group. Volume sets can span both MBR and GPT disks. However, the MBR cylinder alignment restriction might cause some difficulties mirroring
