How to partition hard drive?

I have a 13" Macbook Pro that I purchased new in the spring of 2009. I want to partition the hard drive in order to put Windows 7 on it. I only have one app that requires Windows so I probably don't need a very large partition.
What is the best way to accomplish this? Will I lose the data that is on the machine right now? I will definitely back it all up before I partition it.
Thanks.

There's a thing in MacBook called BOOTCAMP, you will require a Windows CD or Windows-installed thumbdrive.
First, you put your CD or Thumdrive with windows installed in them
Then, start BOOTCAMP, the application jumps up and then you press continue and select to download the Windows Drivers (If you have it don't download), then select install Windows 7.
Select the size you want for your windows and let the system works.
Note: Do not turn off your computer like hard reset or battery consumption, please note that if you do that, you will lose your data.
You will NOT lose your data if you follow the BOOTCAMP's intrustion
Bootcamp is Boot Camp Assisstant. It is in \Applications\Utilities\Boot Camp Assisstant
Hope it helps (:
-Dr.

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