Open file option

[joepc]

I have a network where users have their .pst files located on the server. When the backup runs at night it will fail quite often on .pst files and state they are corupt. I tell everyone to close Outlook at night but someone always ends up forgetting. If I add the open file option to backup exec would that resolve my backup issues?

 

[mindouglas]

I've been able to backup Access databases and other web files while in use without an issue with the Open File. It's always worth a shot, but I would assume it would resolve the problem.

 

[Alshrim]

Yes.. Open File option would help - providing that they are keeping their Outlook open over night...

There is a way to bypass the error - by having Backup Exec ignore open files - HOWEVER... it won't back them up - and it defeats the purpose...

AlRo
System Administrator
Ottawa, Canada.

 

[32321111]

You could enable the Domain Controller to force the logoff after xx hours.
I have this setup for a few departments that always let the computer on all night