Outlook over VPN

[JR]

When using outlook (I believe XP) through a vpn
connection. Outlook configured to us exchange server.
Outlook opens and displays older emails. You half to hit
send/recieve in order for current emails to populate your
inbox. (not using pop3 or any .ost files) What can I do so
that when clients connect to exchange2000 through the vpn
client it will automatically refresh their inbox and show
the most current messages?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

UDP packets are not making thru your VPN connection, so clicking on another
folder and then back to Inbox might do it. Personally, for remote users, I
always configure an offline file and have Outlook set to work offline by
default, with scheduled syncs in the background. Performance is a lot
better, and if the VPN tunnel or Internet connection is interrupted, Outlook
doesn't hang....