Perzactly. Jon-- the arguments you need to use to management are: Is disk space for file servers cheaper than diskspace (and an upgrade to enterprise edition)? Not to mention the extra tape storage for backups, and headaches for users and you when they need a .pst file back. Once you start down the .pst path, there is almost no way to get back from it-- users get used to using them and are difficult to un-train. Keep in mind that .pst files:
1) Break SIS-- you will now have umpteen copies of that pretty 25 MB powerpoint presentation instead of just 1. 2) .PST files save a plain text version and a rich text version of every file (and attachment, I believe). Therefore, they are automatically roughly double the size of the mail as it sits in the database: i.e. a 200 MB mailbox becomes a 400 MB .pst. 3) As Paul mentions, have a hard 2 gig limit, and are unstable after about 500 MB or less. Mike Morrison Staff System Engineer Fletcher Allen Health Care -----Original Message----- From: Hurst, Paul [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 5:35 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: *groan* PST Files Jon, IMHO Don't go down that route, before I joined here they went for that, now we have uses that get corrupt PST's because they are knocking around the 1.84GB limit, they make copies of the PST (one for March, then another in June with 10% more email). All it does is move the problem of space onto either a non-secure desktop/laptop or fill up a file server. I would just make sure that the server is of reasonable spec and KEEP it on exchange where it belongs (since you have no money to archive it). ALSO see FAQ why PST=BAD. Cheers Paul Standards are like toothbrushes, everyone wants one but not yours -----Original Message----- From: Exchange.ListServe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 September 2002 10:02 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: *groan* PST Files Hi. Standard Version of EX5.5, SP4. 200+ users. We are looking at educating users in not storing everything in their email, but storing in either a .pst or .ost. Money is an issue, my company won't pay for us to upgrade to 5.5 Enterprise or Exchange 2K, so there's no option IMO other than educate the packrats, and set up an archiving solution. I've also read the arguments in the FAQ, but wonder what other folks in a similar situation would do, with regard to archiving. Currently our priv.edb is 13.9 GB, while the pub.edb is 226MB, so would archiving essential emails on Public folders be a reasonable idea? Some of our client handlers need to keep archives for some of our clients, in case of compliance issues. Jon **************************************************************************** ***** DISCLAIMER Any opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily the Company. This email and any files transmitted with it, including replies and forwarded copies (which may contain alterations) subsequently transmitted from the Company, are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the IT department by telephone on +44 (0)117 311 8555 or via email to [EMAIL PROTECTED], including a copy of this message. Please then delete this email and destroy any copies of it. **************************************************************************** ***** _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] **************************************************************************** ******************* The information contained in this message or any of its attachments may be confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s). Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the sender. The views expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of Sony or Sony affiliated companies. Sony email is for business use only. This email and any response may be monitored by Sony United Kingdom Limited. (04) **************************************************************************** ******************* _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
