Folder on server regularly becoming locked

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We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use the
server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST file is stored
locally on the C drive but all archive PST files are kept on the server
with the users connecting to them via a mapped drive 'U'; i.e. user 1 may
have:

user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst

The problem we are experiencing is that occasionally users are unable to
open / expand their archive PSTs, when this occurs the whole of the archive
folder on the server is 'locked'. The only solution to the problem is to
use 'Open Files' under 'Shared Folders' in 'Computer Management' to close
every file that is open in the 'U\userdata\pst\archive\' folder & then
close & re-open Outlook. I've examined the event logs but have not seen any
entries relating to this problem; I have seen something similar under KB
Q106167 but this relates to Windows NT not server 2003.

Does anyone know the cause of & solution to this problem, I can post any
further information if required?

TIA, Jase
 
Re: Folder on server regularly becoming locked

Hello Jason,

..pst or .ost files a re not supported over LAN/WAN links:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=297019

It will create more problems then helping. You should avoid them.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use the
> server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST file is
> stored locally on the C drive but all archive PST files are kept on
> the server with the users connecting to them via a mapped drive 'U';
> i.e. user 1 may have:
>
> user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
> user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst
> The problem we are experiencing is that occasionally users are unable
> to open / expand their archive PSTs, when this occurs the whole of the
> archive folder on the server is 'locked'. The only solution to the
> problem is to use 'Open Files' under 'Shared Folders' in 'Computer
> Management' to close every file that is open in the
> 'U\userdata\pst\archive\' folder & then close & re-open Outlook. I've
> examined the event logs but have not seen any entries relating to this
> problem; I have seen something similar under KB Q106167 but this
> relates to Windows NT not server 2003.
>
> Does anyone know the cause of & solution to this problem, I can post
> any further information if required?
>
> TIA, Jase
>
 
Re: Folder on server regularly becoming locked

It´s better to store PST ONLY in local system and use a "add-on" to ask user
if he wants to copy the .PST do another location (Home folder?)

Outlook 2007/2003/2002 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3a-b7d0-4b16-b8af-5a6322f4fd01&displaylang=en




"Jason" <spamspamspam@SpanishInquisition.co.uk> escreveu na mensagem
news:Xns9B3996325B63DspamspamspamSpanishI@207.46.248.16...
> We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use the
> server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST file is
> stored
> locally on the C drive but all archive PST files are kept on the server
> with the users connecting to them via a mapped drive 'U'; i.e. user 1 may
> have:
>
> user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
> user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst
 
Re: Folder on server regularly becoming locked

I have my 75 users storing their PST on the email server since I believe
Exchange 4.0 without problems.
I use a UNC naming convention.

Tom...


"Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
news:ff16fb66a3e68cafdbe172af031@msnews.microsoft.com...
> Hello Jason,
>
> .pst or .ost files a re not supported over LAN/WAN links:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=297019
>
> It will create more problems then helping. You should avoid them.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>> We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use the
>> server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST file is
>> stored locally on the C drive but all archive PST files are kept on
>> the server with the users connecting to them via a mapped drive 'U';
>> i.e. user 1 may have:
>>
>> user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
>> user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst
>> The problem we are experiencing is that occasionally users are unable
>> to open / expand their archive PSTs, when this occurs the whole of the
>> archive folder on the server is 'locked'. The only solution to the
>> problem is to use 'Open Files' under 'Shared Folders' in 'Computer
>> Management' to close every file that is open in the
>> 'U\userdata\pst\archive\' folder & then close & re-open Outlook. I've
>> examined the event logs but have not seen any entries relating to this
>> problem; I have seen something similar under KB Q106167 but this
>> relates to Windows NT not server 2003.
>>
>> Does anyone know the cause of & solution to this problem, I can post
>> any further information if required?
>>
>> TIA, Jase
>>
>
>
>
 
Re: Folder on server regularly becoming locked

Hello TK,

I did not said it doesn't work, but we have had a lot problems with .pst
on network drives.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
no rights.
** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm


> I have my 75 users storing their PST on the email server since I
> believe
> Exchange 4.0 without problems.
> I use a UNC naming convention.
> Tom...
>
> "Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
> news:ff16fb66a3e68cafdbe172af031@msnews.microsoft.com...
>
>> Hello Jason,
>>
>> .pst or .ost files a re not supported over LAN/WAN links:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=297019
>>
>> It will create more problems then helping. You should avoid them.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use
>>> the server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST
>>> file is stored locally on the C drive but all archive PST files are
>>> kept on the server with the users connecting to them via a mapped
>>> drive 'U'; i.e. user 1 may have:
>>>
>>> user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
>>> user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst
>>> The problem we are experiencing is that occasionally users are
>>> unable
>>> to open / expand their archive PSTs, when this occurs the whole of
>>> the
>>> archive folder on the server is 'locked'. The only solution to the
>>> problem is to use 'Open Files' under 'Shared Folders' in 'Computer
>>> Management' to close every file that is open in the
>>> 'U\userdata\pst\archive\' folder & then close & re-open Outlook.
>>> I've
>>> examined the event logs but have not seen any entries relating to
>>> this
>>> problem; I have seen something similar under KB Q106167 but this
>>> relates to Windows NT not server 2003.
>>> Does anyone know the cause of & solution to this problem, I can post
>>> any further information if required?
>>>
>>> TIA, Jase
>>>
 
Re: Folder on server regularly becoming locked

I am just recommending UNC, at least 100 Mb hubs, and 10 GB PST limits.


"Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
news:ff16fb66a47a8cafddba962f1f5@msnews.microsoft.com...
> Hello TK,
>
> I did not said it doesn't work, but we have had a lot problems with .pst
> on network drives.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>> I have my 75 users storing their PST on the email server since I
>> believe
>> Exchange 4.0 without problems.
>> I use a UNC naming convention.
>> Tom...
>>
>> "Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
>> news:ff16fb66a3e68cafdbe172af031@msnews.microsoft.com...
>>
>>> Hello Jason,
>>>
>>> .pst or .ost files a re not supported over LAN/WAN links:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=297019
>>>
>>> It will create more problems then helping. You should avoid them.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>>
>>> Meinolf Weber
>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>>> confers no rights.
>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>>> We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use
>>>> the server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST
>>>> file is stored locally on the C drive but all archive PST files are
>>>> kept on the server with the users connecting to them via a mapped
>>>> drive 'U'; i.e. user 1 may have:
>>>>
>>>> user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
>>>> user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst
>>>> The problem we are experiencing is that occasionally users are
>>>> unable
>>>> to open / expand their archive PSTs, when this occurs the whole of
>>>> the
>>>> archive folder on the server is 'locked'. The only solution to the
>>>> problem is to use 'Open Files' under 'Shared Folders' in 'Computer
>>>> Management' to close every file that is open in the
>>>> 'U\userdata\pst\archive\' folder & then close & re-open Outlook.
>>>> I've
>>>> examined the event logs but have not seen any entries relating to
>>>> this
>>>> problem; I have seen something similar under KB Q106167 but this
>>>> relates to Windows NT not server 2003.
>>>> Does anyone know the cause of & solution to this problem, I can post
>>>> any further information if required?
>>>>
>>>> TIA, Jase
>>>>
>
>
 
Re: Folder on server regularly becoming locked

Hello TK,

Another small article against it:
http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/archive/2007/01/21/network-stored-pst-files-don-t-do-it.aspx

Also the maximum recommended file size is 2GB.

Have a look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296088

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832925

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
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> I am just recommending UNC, at least 100 Mb hubs, and 10 GB PST
> limits.
>
> "Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
> news:ff16fb66a47a8cafddba962f1f5@msnews.microsoft.com...
>
>> Hello TK,
>>
>> I did not said it doesn't work, but we have had a lot problems with
>> .pst on network drives.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> I have my 75 users storing their PST on the email server since I
>>> believe
>>> Exchange 4.0 without problems.
>>> I use a UNC naming convention.
>>> Tom...
>>> "Meinolf Weber" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
>>> news:ff16fb66a3e68cafdbe172af031@msnews.microsoft.com...
>>>
>>>> Hello Jason,
>>>>
>>>> .pst or .ost files a re not supported over LAN/WAN links:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=297019
>>>>
>>>> It will create more problems then helping. You should avoid them.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards
>>>>
>>>> Meinolf Weber
>>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties,
>>>> and
>>>> confers no rights.
>>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>>>> We're using Windows server 2003 Standard version (5.2 SP2); we use
>>>>> the server to store user data & PST files. Everyones current PST
>>>>> file is stored locally on the C drive but all archive PST files
>>>>> are kept on the server with the users connecting to them via a
>>>>> mapped drive 'U'; i.e. user 1 may have:
>>>>>
>>>>> user1: C:\pst\user1.pst
>>>>> user1archive: U\userdata\pst\archive\user1archive1.pst
>>>>> The problem we are experiencing is that occasionally users are
>>>>> unable
>>>>> to open / expand their archive PSTs, when this occurs the whole of
>>>>> the
>>>>> archive folder on the server is 'locked'. The only solution to the
>>>>> problem is to use 'Open Files' under 'Shared Folders' in
>>>>> 'Computer
>>>>> Management' to close every file that is open in the
>>>>> 'U\userdata\pst\archive\' folder & then close & re-open Outlook.
>>>>> I've
>>>>> examined the event logs but have not seen any entries relating to
>>>>> this
>>>>> problem; I have seen something similar under KB Q106167 but this
>>>>> relates to Windows NT not server 2003.
>>>>> Does anyone know the cause of & solution to this problem, I can
>>>>> post
>>>>> any further information if required?
>>>>> TIA, Jase
>>>>>
 
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