If it moves it to a PST, then it is a client side rule and OL has to be
running. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Fyodorov, Andrey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:19 AM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem

Well, I guess the article is correct, but what if Outlook is running and
has a rule that moves messages to a PST, and new messages come in more
frequently than once per 30 minutes?

Sincerely,

Andrey Fyodorov, MVP
Systems Engineer
Messaging and Collaboration
Spherion


-----Original Message-----
From: Adams, Kevin C. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 1:01 PM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem



Summary from an MS kb article: (222328 )

Outlook locks personal folder files (.pst) while they are in use; it is
not
possible to copy the .pst file while it is locked. Outlook releases the
lock
on a .pst file after 30 minutes of inactivity, by default. This article
describes how to control the timeout value after which Outlook releases
the
file lock on a .pst file.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: David, Andy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 8:03 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> Not sure on the period of inactivity on the part of the user, 
> but, yea, something like that. Or I could be completely 
> wrong. Its just something that I kinda recall from the back 
> of my mind.  Theres not much back there.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blunt, James H (Jim) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:56 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> Andy,
> 
> Are you saying that after a 30 minute period of inactivity on 
> the part of the user, that the .pst file file handle will 
> close itself, allowing the file to be backed up correctly?
> 
> Or are you saying that after 30 minutes of attempting to back 
> them up, the open file handle closes, thereby allowing 
> Veritas to back it up correctly?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David, Andy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:40 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> Yep. I have seen that as well. But, like I said, IIRC, at 
> some point the file closes, and it will back them up 
> correctly. (Un)fortunately, I cant test that myself anymore.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: King, Arron S. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:35 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> From what I've seen on my systems, Veritas Backup Exec sees 
> an open PST as corrupt, not as an open file.  It completes 
> the backup job; but marks it as having failed.
> 
> 
> =================================
> Arron King
> Network & Systems Administrator
> Ohio Dominican University
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> V: 614-251-4515
> F: 614-252-2650
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David, Andy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:27 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> While I agree with what you are saying in regards to personal 
> folders, IIRC, after (30 min?), the open file handle closes 
> on psts and you can back them up! 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: King, Arron S. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:19 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> FWIW, I don't backup or restore individual mailboxes (with a 
> very small exception list - pres & VPs of my org.)  I do 
> backup the stores on my server.
> 
> I have that VIP list in it's own store.  I have 2 other 
> stores that hold the remainder of my organization.  I use 
> deleted item retention to allow users to self-recover from 
> "oops I deleted a really important message").
> 
> All of my stores have a size limit.  Granted the VIP store is 
> really big (but the overall use is pretty small).  The other 
> stores have reasonable limits, and I do make exceptions for 
> those who can demonstrate the need.  
> 
> PSTs are evil - Before I was able to get rid of them (at 
> least in the supported  sense), I had constant problems:  
>     * PSTs don't get backed up when a user leaves their 
> computer on w/outlook open, 
>     * Users put passwords on PSTs and then forget (and blame 
> me when they
> forget!)
>     * PSTs get corrupted
> 
> I would rather rebuild a server  in the very slim event that 
> I had a severe crash versus deal with the day-in, day-out 
> problems I used to have with PSTs!
> 
> HTH 
> 
> Arron
> 
> 
> =================================
> Arron King
> Network & Systems Administrator
> Ohio Dominican University
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> V: 614-251-4515
> F: 614-252-2650
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tuomela Arto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:40 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: VS: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> Hi, and thanx alot for your time!!
> 
> Yes. We aren using Exchange 2000. We have more than 7000 
> users. "Keep all emails in store.." A good idea, but what 
> happens if you have to crash recover/recover databases or a 
> single mailbox..? If all data is kept in stores(without any 
> mailbox size limits)..Back up times increase
> radically->restore times increase radically!!
> 
> Hopefully you see my problem now..?
> 
> 
> -Arttu-
> 
> -----Alkuperdinen viesti-----
> Ldhettdjd: Erik Sojka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Ldhetetty: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 6:01 PM
> Vastaanottaja: Exchange Discussions
> Aihe: RE: PST-file backup problem
> 
> 
> You didn't mention what your overall system is like, but I'll 
> assume you're using Exchange.  
> 
> If you're concerned about storage space and the data 
> contained in the PST files is important enough to be backed 
> up, you should keep that data managed by Exchange in a Store. 
>  Backup is easier, and you will save disk space with the 
> Exchange SIS.  (You won't initially magically get SIS by 
> importing [reimporting?] the PST files into Exchange, but as 
> the data grows you will see a difference in your SIS).
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tuomela Arto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 2:46 AM
> > To: Exchange Discussions
> > Subject: PST-file backup problem
> > 
> > 
> > Hello !
> > 
> > My question deals with PST-files. When backing up PST-files 
> you always 
> > have to back up every PST-file. This is because Outlook changes the 
> > file every time it's opened etc. So you cannot take just 
> incremental 
> > from changed files. Usually you end up backing up all 
> PST-files.. Ok.. 
> > so what you say!
> > 
> > The problem is that if you have to pay for every Gig you 
> take, you end 
> > up paying a lot of money!
> > 
> > Is there any third party tool or way to get rid of this problem?
> > 
> > Having the same problem? Or is it just me ;)
> > 
> > Rgs,
> > 
> > -Arttu-
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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