Split Large OST files

Some common issues of an oversized OST file are as follows

• Oversized OST files may misbehave and cause corruption.
• Error messages are displayed during synchronization with MS Outlook.
• You may have issues when loading or opening the OST file.
• MS Outlook application frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive.
• Synchronization errors between the OST and the Exchange server cannot be fixed easily.

When a large OST file is directly exported to PST, the PST file grows in size, which can lead to PST corruption. As a result, when converting from an enlarged OST file to PST, one solution is to split the target PST file into smaller chunks. Microsoft Outlook does not allow you to split the PST files individually, which can be tricky when the source OST file is very large.

Practical scenarios of the OST file split feature in EdbMails

1. Large email archives: Organizations who regularly use MS Outlook for email communication may have accumulated a large amount of email data. This data can be difficult to manage if it is stored in a single large OST file. Splitting the file into multiple PST files using EdbMails can help to manage the data more efficiently.
2. Limited storage space: If you have limited storage space on your computer, you may find it difficult to manage large OST files. By splitting the file into multiple PST files, you can export and manage the email data more effectively without having to worry about running out of storage space.
3. Faster data retrieval: When a large OST file is converted into multiple PST files, it becomes easier to retrieve specific data from the PST files. This is because the data is organized in a more structured manner, making it easier to search and retrieve.
4. Compliance requirements: Some organizations may have compliance requirements that mandate the storage of email data in specific formats or file sizes. Splitting the OST file into multiple PST files using EdbMails can help to meet these compliance requirements.