Exchange 2003, Business Contact Manager, pst files and Outlook
Greetings All,
After a newly installed SBS 2003 Premium server installation, I am importing a very large (725 Mb) pst file into Outlook 2003 on a workstation. It seemed the only way that I could get the information that I needed into Outlook.
I plan on deleting many of the folders after the install as I have them in another format backed up for if and when I need them.
I am guessing that there will be a certain amount of time needed for this file to "populate" in Exchange.
Based on anyone's experience, how long should I wait for Outlook and Exchange to become synchronized before beginning the process of deleting folders?
Is there a way to force this, is it done in "real time" or on some schedule?
Thank you!
Ralph Moore
Eagle Computers
After a newly installed SBS 2003 Premium server installation, I am importing a very large (725 Mb) pst file into Outlook 2003 on a workstation. It seemed the only way that I could get the information that I needed into Outlook.
I plan on deleting many of the folders after the install as I have them in another format backed up for if and when I need them.
I am guessing that there will be a certain amount of time needed for this file to "populate" in Exchange.
Based on anyone's experience, how long should I wait for Outlook and Exchange to become synchronized before beginning the process of deleting folders?
Is there a way to force this, is it done in "real time" or on some schedule?
Thank you!
Ralph Moore
Eagle Computers
ASKER
Hi Simon,
I don't know how to tell the difference. I would guess it would be in live mode if that is the default.
I awoke this morning to messages informing me that the mailbox had been closed due to overstepping my storage limits. I have changed the defaults in Exchange and I have begun deleting some of the folders that I do not need immediate access to.
Now I am wondering why I am seeing duplicate folders in Outlook.
Some folders, like Inbox, Outbox, Junk Email, etc. appear under "Mailbox - Ralph Moore" and also under "Personal Folders".
I don't know how to tell the difference. I would guess it would be in live mode if that is the default.
I awoke this morning to messages informing me that the mailbox had been closed due to overstepping my storage limits. I have changed the defaults in Exchange and I have begun deleting some of the folders that I do not need immediate access to.
Now I am wondering why I am seeing duplicate folders in Outlook.
Some folders, like Inbox, Outbox, Junk Email, etc. appear under "Mailbox - Ralph Moore" and also under "Personal Folders".
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
Hi Simon,
Obviously I have a lot of reading and learning to do. I can't seem to find that setting yet.
I just figured out that I needed to turn off "Allow delivery of non-deliverable reports" in Exchange. Now to figure out how to get rid of the messages in the queue.
Thanks for all of your help.
Ralph Moore
Eagle Computers
Obviously I have a lot of reading and learning to do. I can't seem to find that setting yet.
I just figured out that I needed to turn off "Allow delivery of non-deliverable reports" in Exchange. Now to figure out how to get rid of the messages in the queue.
Thanks for all of your help.
Ralph Moore
Eagle Computers
If I was doing an import of that size then I would open it live so that Outlook is connecting directly to the Exchange server. This will mean that the email is pushed straight in to the mailbox, instead of synchronising via offline folders.
How long it will take will depend on many factors, including speed of the machine doing the import, connection speed, load on the server etc.
Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to an hour. Outlook will report in the lower right corner that "All folders are up to date".
Simon.