Sharing .pst over LAN

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I'm new to Outlook (2003) and using a LAN. The LAN is up and running fine.

I'd like to access the *.pst file on machine A from B. I've tried Open
Outlook data File but can't seem to see it. I've "unhidden" system files.

There must be a basic concept I'm missing - and appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance.

Rick
 
outlook doesn't support LAN access to the pst.

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I don't need to be able to update the file while other users are accessing
it. Does that make a difference ? If so, how can I "access it" ?


Diane Poremsky said:
outlook doesn't support LAN access to the pst.

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Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



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Rick said:
I'm new to Outlook (2003) and using a LAN. The LAN is up and running
fine.

I'd like to access the *.pst file on machine A from B. I've tried Open
Outlook data File but can't seem to see it. I've "unhidden" system
files.

There must be a basic concept I'm missing - and appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance.

Rick
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no, it doesn't - accessing a pst over a network results in corruption, but
if you don't care about potential data loss, then you'll need mapped drives.

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Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/


Rick said:
I don't need to be able to update the file while other users are accessing
it. Does that make a difference ? If so, how can I "access it" ?


Diane Poremsky said:
outlook doesn't support LAN access to the pst.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/


Rick said:
I'm new to Outlook (2003) and using a LAN. The LAN is up and running
fine.

I'd like to access the *.pst file on machine A from B. I've tried Open
Outlook data File but can't seem to see it. I've "unhidden" system
files.

There must be a basic concept I'm missing - and appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance.

Rick
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Rick said:
I don't need to be able to update the file while other users are
accessing it. Does that make a difference ?
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As long as one instance of Outlook has a PST open, no other instance can
open it, since every instance requires exclusive read/write access. So,
even if you do create a network share containing a PST, only one Outlook at
a time will be able to access it.
 
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