Use pst file instead of ost file for Outlook/Exchange?

[Vagabond Software]

Is there a way to configure the client computer to use a pst file instead of an ost file when connected to an Exchange Server mailbox?

Also, any advice, suggestions, or recommended reading for client-side "best practices" for archiving and backing up Outlook data would be greatly appreciated.

carl

 

[Roady [MVP]]

1) No, a pst-file is for local storage and mail will be taken off the
server. Ost-file is for offline storage and syncs with the Exchange server
(messages are left on the server)

2) Since you are connected to an Exchange server you shouldn't be concerned
about backing up Outlook data but about backing up your Exchange database.
You'll find lots of information about that on
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange

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Is there a way to configure the client computer to use a pst file instead of
an ost file when connected to an Exchange Server mailbox?

Also, any advice, suggestions, or recommended reading for client-side "best
practices" for archiving and backing up Outlook data would be greatly
appreciated.

carl

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Is there a way to configure the client computer to use a pst file
instead of an ost file when connected to an Exchange Server mailbox?

Yes, but it is a really lousy idea. Keep anything you care about in the
Exchange mailbox.

Also, any advice, suggestions, or recommended reading for client-side
"best practices" for archiving and backing up Outlook data would be
greatly appreciated.

Your Exchange admins should be backing up the server using online nightly
backups to tape, etc - have you talked to them about their backup procedure?