transferring file through briefcase

[BorisS]

I use several computers (laptop, home desktop, work desktop), and none of
them are really wired for remote access to each other. I want to try using
the BCM tool, but don't know how to move the database along with my other OL
files, which I do with the Briefcase (I have my PST files all in the
briefcase, and they are synched each time before using the next computer).
Is there a similar way to have the DB for BCM sitting in a place I specify,
so that I can make that specified place the folder which is in my briefcase?

Thx.

 

[Leonid S. Knyshov]

I use several computers (laptop, home desktop, work desktop), and none of
them are really wired for remote access to each other. I want to try
using
the BCM tool, but don't know how to move the database along with my other
OL
files, which I do with the Briefcase (I have my PST files all in the
briefcase, and they are synched each time before using the next computer).
Is there a similar way to have the DB for BCM sitting in a place I
specify,
so that I can make that specified place the folder which is in my
briefcase?

In one word no.

Here is why:

BCM uses a SQL Server database. Offline mode is supported on BCM 2007. BCM
2003 is online-only. The closest match to this functionality would be to
backup/restore BCM database and synchronizing that file. A restore
overwrites current database.

Your business could benefit from an Exchange server. That would enable you
to keep your e-mail on the server rather than shuttling PSTs. SBS 2003 comes
with built-in secure remote access capability and Exchange 2003. When
coupled with a Windows Mobile 5.0 device, you'll have ability to access your
e-mail from anywhere in real-time.
--
Leonid S. Knyshov, CEO
Crashproof Solutions, LLC - http://www.crashproofsolutions.com
MCP Exchange 2003/Small Business Server 2003
Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partner
See the tips and tricks section on my website for video tutorials on BCM
Send a smile to Microsoft (Office 2007 Beta feedback tool)!
http://tinyurl.com/m4omy

 

[BorisS]

we have a hosted exchange server, so I know the functionality already of no
PSTs. The amount of email and history I have, no exchange server could be
expected to hold, hence I have to hold things in PSTs.

As for BCM, I wanted to try to learn a bit about it myself, then maybe
introduce it to others, but if I'm limited to one computer with it, guess
that's one more product that won't be getting used. Odd that these things
come out without the functionality OTHER MS products already have NOT built
in. If it's a marketing strategy to get people to upgrade to the next
version (here '07), unfortunately it'll backfire sometimes, as now I'm just
annoyed that it wouldn't be available just like Outlook can be shuttled, and
so will probably never find out more. Oh well.

Thanks for the help.

Can it be set to automatically backup and automatically restore, at least?
That way I wouldn't have to think about it, and it would happen along with my
normal exit/startup routines for the computers.

Thanks.

 

[Leonid S. Knyshov]

we have a hosted exchange server, so I know the functionality already of
no
PSTs. The amount of email and history I have, no exchange server could be
expected to hold, hence I have to hold things in PSTs.

As for BCM, I wanted to try to learn a bit about it myself, then maybe
introduce it to others, but if I'm limited to one computer with it, guess
that's one more product that won't be getting used. Odd that these things
come out without the functionality OTHER MS products already have NOT
built
in. If it's a marketing strategy to get people to upgrade to the next
version (here '07), unfortunately it'll backfire sometimes, as now I'm
just
annoyed that it wouldn't be available just like Outlook can be shuttled,
and
so will probably never find out more. Oh well.

Thanks for the help.

Can it be set to automatically backup and automatically restore, at least?
That way I wouldn't have to think about it, and it would happen along with
my
normal exit/startup routines for the computers.

I have a few users with larger than 10GB mailboxes including one with a 20GB
mailbox on some of Exchange servers under my control. I personally have a
8GB mailbox on my server.

So yes they can be expected to be fine on an Exchange server and storage
limits were raised to 75GB with Exchange 2003 SP2. Having sufficient RAID
capacity is another story. I doubt that you have anywhere near that much
mail since you are not even running into issues with the briefcase.

I haven't tested using automated SQL backup scripts, but should be possible.
It's on my list of things to test.

BCM 2003 was an early stage product. BCM 2007 is much improved.
--
Leonid S. Knyshov, CEO
Crashproof Solutions, LLC - http://www.crashproofsolutions.com
MCP Exchange 2003/Small Business Server 2003
Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partner
See the tips and tricks section on my website for video tutorials on BCM
Send a smile to Microsoft (Office 2007 Beta feedback tool)!
http://tinyurl.com/m4omy

 

[Leonid S. Knyshov]

So is BCM '07 part of the suite for '07, or is it now going to be a
separate
product? I think I remember I got '03 with my '03 suite.

There is a product matrix available on http://www.microsoft.com/office
--
Leonid S. Knyshov, CEO
Crashproof Solutions, LLC - http://www.crashproofsolutions.com
MCP Exchange 2003/Small Business Server 2003
Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partner
See the tips and tricks section on my website for video tutorials on BCM
Send a smile to Microsoft (Office 2007 Beta feedback tool)!
http://tinyurl.com/m4omy