>> On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:51:19 +0100, Henrik Wahlstedt <SHWL AT STATOILHYDRO 
>> DOT COM> said:


> And why would I like to backup desktop PST files instead of the Exchange 
> server?
> Can someone tell me the benefits since I probably is missing something...


Say you've got a policy which says, oh, "Compliance with statutory
retention requirements is the responsibility of the individual
correspondent.  Keep the appropriate correspondence.  Any speculation
that this policy is promulgated with intent to make compliance
difficult, loss and destruction common, and discovery expensive and
incomplete, is discouraged."

This might prompt (some) people to keep PST files of data they feel is
subject to retention rules.

Don't worry, you'll get strong support from management in your efforts
to assure the recoverability of these data in the event of an
emergency.



- Allen S. Rout