New Win 7 laptop, connecting to a W2K8SBS server (mail is POP external, not Exchange). User has local MS Office documents and Outlook PST file, and uses both outside the office too. I need to replicate DOCS and PST regularly to the server. What is the best method for doing this with least care and feeding? Tried offline files, but not sure if that is designed to be used with a 1.5GB PST file. And if so, how do I configure it? Do I default Outlook to the mapped server drive for the PST file? Tried that, serious performance hits on login & out. Just need some "been there" guidance, I think.

Why not try windows backup and have it backup to a file share on your server. everytime the user comes in and hooks up, the laptop is backed up. That's a simple solution. You can get fancier with some 3rdt party tools and setup sync jobs and so forth.:P Advice offered, If you need more help it is advised to seek the council and advice of paid professionals. The answer is always 42, or reboot.