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Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform
Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform. Tutorial
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Pros and cons of Outlook 2007's storage engine redesign
The release of Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 brought about a redesign of Outlook's internal storage engine. However, with the increase in performance comes bloating of your .ost and .pst files. Learn about the performance improvements this new file stru... Tutorial
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Avoid Outlook 2007 performance issues during repairs
Premature shut downs of Microsoft Outlook 2007 can lead to performance problems. Educating your users and downloading patches can help smooth out the reconciliation process. Tutorial
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Understand data file storage in Outlook 2007 Roaming and Local folders
Microsoft Outlook 2007 has several data and customization files, making it easy to forget which files do what. Get an explanation of the various files within Outlook 2007's Roaming and Local folders and learn how they're used. Tutorial
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Top 5 Microsoft Outlook tips of 2008
We've gathered together our top five most viewed Microsoft Outlook tips of 2008. From controlling .PST file size and usage to using Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS 2007) to uncovering hidden diagnostic tools, these were the Outlook topics that... The Year in Review
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Eliminate .PST file use for secure email retention in Exchange 2007
Exchange administrators point the finger at spam, viruses and hackers as main threats to their Exchange mailboxes. But allowing users to store email messages in .PST files in Exchange Server 2007 is even more harmful. In this best practices guide, yo... Best Practices Guide
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Lock down Microsoft Outlook 2007 to prevent .PST file access
Eliminating the use of .PST files for mailbox data storage in Exchange Server 2007 is the last step to locking down Microsoft Outlook 2007. Read this tip to learn how to completely prevent users from opening .PST files in Exchange Server environments... Best Practices Guide
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Migrating .PST files to an Exchange Server information store
The first step to migrate .PST files to an Exchange Server information store is to get Microsoft Outlook users to save .PST data to their Outlook mailboxes. Best Practices Guide
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Create a group policy to prevent .PST file storage in Exchange 2007
Use the Group Policy Object Editor in Active Directory to prevent users from storing new data in .PST files on Exchange 2007 and Microsoft Outlook 2007. Best Practices Guide
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Why are .PST files a security threat to Exchange Server mailboxes?
The use of .PST files can threaten mailbox security in an Exchange Server organization. Learn why these files are so problematic and how to disable them. Best Practices Guide
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Microsoft fortifies Exchange Server with archiving
With Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft marches into an area that was solely owned by archiving third-party partners. But the company is tight-lipped on Exchange 2007 SP2. Article | 15 Apr 2009
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Low-end Exchange storage boosted
Microsoft plans to increase the individual mailbox store size for a version of Exchange Server 2003 favored by SMBs. Article | 16 Jun 2005
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Control Microsoft Outlook .PST file size and usage via the registry
Learn how to control and prevent Microsoft Outlook .PST problems by implementing registry keys that manage ANSI- and Unicode-based .PST file size and usage. Tip
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Best practices for using Outlook .PST files on portable USB drives
You can save Microsoft Outlook email data in a .PST file to a portable USB storage drive, but make sure you understand these best practices first. Tip
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Automatically save Microsoft Outlook email attachments to disk
Learn about a customizable Outlook VBA script that automatically saves email attachments from Microsoft Outlook folders to disk. Tip
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Performance problems with Microsoft Outlook 2007 .PST and .OST files
Microsoft Outlook 2007 suffers from serious performance problems when .PST and .OST files are used. Find out what the issue is and get the fix. Tip
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Third-party email archiving tool helps Microsoft Outlook's AutoArchive
If you have any experience with Microsoft Outlook's AutoArchive feature, you know that it doesn't always work as intended. Learn about a third-party email archiving software program called ArchiveAssist that alleviates Microsoft Outlook's AutoArchive... Tip
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Defragment Microsoft Outlook .PST files for better performance
Learn how you can use the Sysinternals Contig tool to defragment Microsoft Outlook .PST files and improve their performance. Tip
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Universal file conversion tool for Microsoft Outlook
SearchExchange.com contributor Serdar Yegulalp has looked at a number of third-party mail-format conversion and data-export tools for Microsoft Outlook. The one that impressed him most: ABC Amber Outlook Converter. Tip
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Migrating older .PST files to Microsoft Outlook 2003
Upgrading to Microsoft Outlook 2003 does not automatically make it possible to add more data to a pre-Outlook 2003 .PST file. The 2 GB .PST file size limitation still exists. So how do you take advantage of Outlook 2003's 20 GB .PST file size limit? ... Tip
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Upstart: Migrate or merge Microsoft Outlook .PST files
Learn about a third-party tool called Upstart that allows you to migrate or merge Microsoft Outlook personal store (.PST) files, even if they're stored in different formats and encryption types. Tip
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How to export data from a Microsoft Outlook .PST file to a .CSV file
Outlook Mail2Excel is a no-cost third-party utility that can automatically extract data from specified field values in a Microsoft Outlook .PST file and export it to .CSV file format. The results can then be imported into Microsoft Excel or any other... Tip
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Reconfiguring .pst file home locations on Exchange
Find out how to set home default locations and autoarchive your .pst files. Ask the Expert
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Copying email history and contacts onto a PC from an Exchange server
Take a look at the best way to move contacts from your Exchange server onto a single PC. Ask the Expert
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Exporting Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files
Learn the necessary steps to export Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files and how to open them using Outlook 2007. Ask the Expert
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Email issues after configuring hosted Exchange server on laptop
Take a look at the steps you need to take in order to ensure your email is available on your Exchange server on both your laptop and desktop. Ask the Expert
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Stop personal calendar appointments from showing on Exchange Server
Find out how to prevent personal Microsoft Outlook 2007 calendar appointments from appearing publicly on Exchange server. Ask the Expert
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Import and export .PST files in Exchange Server 2007
Users can have difficulty importing and exporting .PST files in Exchange Server 2007. Our expert gives his advice on the matter. Ask the Expert
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Problems arise after downloading email to .PST files
Discover why using .PST files as the primary storage space for your email will cause problems for your Exchange organization. Ask the Expert
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Migrate Exchange Server mailbox data to a .PST file
Discover how to migrate Exchange Server mailbox data to a .PST file using either Microsoft Outlook's built-in Export feature or the ExMerge utility. Ask the Expert
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Export Exchange public folder calendar to Outlook .PST file
Move Exchange Server public folder data, including Exchange public folder calendars, to Microsoft Outlook .PST files with these step-by-step instructions. Ask the Expert
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Tools that support Boolean searches of Exchange mailbox data and .PSTs
Discover Microsoft Exchange Server tools that will allow you to perform defined searches of .PST files, the Exchange information store and mailbox data. Ask the Expert
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Reconfiguring .pst file home locations on Exchange
Find out how to set home default locations and autoarchive your .pst files. Ask the Expert
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Copying email history and contacts onto a PC from an Exchange server
Take a look at the best way to move contacts from your Exchange server onto a single PC. Ask the Expert
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Exporting Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files
Learn the necessary steps to export Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files and how to open them using Outlook 2007. Ask the Expert
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Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform
Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform. Tutorial
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Pros and cons of Outlook 2007's storage engine redesign
The release of Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 brought about a redesign of Outlook's internal storage engine. However, with the increase in performance comes bloating of your .ost and .pst files. Learn about the performance improvements this new file stru... Tutorial
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Email issues after configuring hosted Exchange server on laptop
Take a look at the steps you need to take in order to ensure your email is available on your Exchange server on both your laptop and desktop. Ask the Expert
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Avoid Outlook 2007 performance issues during repairs
Premature shut downs of Microsoft Outlook 2007 can lead to performance problems. Educating your users and downloading patches can help smooth out the reconciliation process. Tutorial
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Stop personal calendar appointments from showing on Exchange Server
Find out how to prevent personal Microsoft Outlook 2007 calendar appointments from appearing publicly on Exchange server. Ask the Expert
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Import and export .PST files in Exchange Server 2007
Users can have difficulty importing and exporting .PST files in Exchange Server 2007. Our expert gives his advice on the matter. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft fortifies Exchange Server with archiving
With Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft marches into an area that was solely owned by archiving third-party partners. But the company is tight-lipped on Exchange 2007 SP2. Article
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About .PST Files
.PST files, also known as personal stores or personal folders, are where Microsoft Outlook data is saved on a local computer. .PST files are problematic from a compliance perspective, but many organizations still allow their use for local email data storage. Find out how to perform common .PST file management tasks, including importing and exporting .PST file data, repairing and recovering .PST files, and searching and storing them. Also find answers to several .PST troubleshooting questions and downloads of freeware and third-party .PST tools.