Recommendation: When deploying PST Agents, use a CNAME

Robert — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:42:56 GMT

When you deploy the PST Agents to your computers, you will need to supply the hostname of the PST Central Service.

We recommend that you create a DNS CNAME (or "Alias") record and use this rather than the absolute hostname of the server running the Central Service. If you later choose to move the Central Service to a different server, you can change the CNAME record to point to the new server.

If you do not use a CNAME, you will need to uninstall and redeploy all PST Agents.

For more information on creating a CNAME record using the Microsoft Windows DNS Server, see Add an Alias (CNAME) Resource Record to a Zone on MSDN.

PST Importer Early Access Program Released

Robert — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:50:58 GMT

We're pleased to announce the release of our Early Access Program for the new PST Importer.

The PST Importer allows you to:
- Search your network for PST files
- Report on all files discovered, including file owner and Outlook profile owner where available
- Select PST files to import into Red Gate Exchange Server Archiver
- Import additional PST files located manually (e.g. from file servers)
- Optionally create placeholders for imported messages in Microsoft Exchange Server

The PST Importer consists of an agent, deployed to the computers you wish to search, and an administration console and associated Windows Service. The console must be installed on a computer with Microsoft Outlook 2003 or 2007 installed in order to import PST files.

To join the EAP, please see this page. Please post any suggestions or issues you may encounter on this forum.

Regards,
Robert

Red Gate forums: PST Importer EAP

Recommendation: When deploying PST Agents, use a CNAME

PST Importer Early Access Program Released