We have one computer in a small workgroup that maintains the scheduling for the office. The pst file is, therefore, critical. I am trying to find the best way to keep a copy of the pst file on the network attached storage on at least a daily basis (preferably twice a day). Regular synchronization will not work with pst files. I need Exchange Server to use ost files (please correct me if I am wrong). I can install the pst backup utility which will remind the user once a day, but will not automate the process. I am told moving the pst to reside on the NAS is a bad solution because of slowness and the possiblity of corrupting the file. Any thoughts?

We use a DOS batch file which closes down outlook then copies over the PST to the server location which is backed up then opens outlook. this is automated via scheduled task also you will need an exe called kill.exe which is used to close down outlook. below is the code we use it copies our PST to a server called NTSERVER /q - means does not display full names while copying(you dont need this really) ---------- cd\ c:\Kill outlook.exe del "\\ntserver\ITSUPPORT PST" /q XCOPY "C:\Documents and Settings\itsupport\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\*.*" "\\ntserver\ITSUPPORT PST" cd program files\microsoft office\office\ outlook.exe exit exit --------- if you need the file kill.exe i can send it to you but try looking for it on google.com hope this helps