How can I set up a Outlook pst or ost file to use offline

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I run a PC and two laptops with Outlook 2003 on a wireless network which had
seperate Outlook files on their individual HDDs. I use POP3 mail accounts
downloading the mail into my Inbox. I have recently added a NASD Network
drive connected direct to the router accessible from all PCs (drive F:), and
created a common Outlook file on that drive (F:) so that whichever PC
downloads new mail I get the same view whichever PC I next use. First
problem, a common Outlook file, solved.

My problem is how to mirror the centralised Outlook file on one of the
laptops so that when I go away I have a) a copy of the outlook file on that
laptop's HDD and b) when I download new mail onto that laptop whilst I am
away e.g. on business or holiday I can update the common outlook file on the
Network drive with the changes when I next reconnect to the network.
 
I believe you need Exchange Server to set up an ost.
MS does not support use of a pst over a network, as it can lead to
corruption - so ensure you have backups
 
Julian said:
My problem is how to mirror the centralised Outlook file on one of the
laptops so that when I go away I have a) a copy of the outlook file
on that laptop's HDD and b) when I download new mail onto that laptop
whilst I am away e.g. on business or holiday I can update the common
outlook file on the Network drive with the changes when I next
reconnect to the network.
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See if anything here helps: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/sync.htm
 
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