Adding Public Folders to Outlook Cache for Searching

Tags faculty staff

​How to add a public folder to be cached and used with Instant Search:

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click Folders in the bottom navigation pane.
  3. On the left side of the Folder module, find the folder to index under the Public Folders - username@twu.edu list.
  4. Right-click on the folder and select Add to Favorites.
  5. Rename the folder and add subfolders if preferred, and click Add.
  6. Right-click on Public Folders - ​username@twu.edu and click Data File Properties.
  7. Click Advanced.
  8. In the window that opens, go to the Advanced tab.
  9. Check Use Cached Exchange​ Mode and Download Public Folder Favorites.
  10. Click OK.
  11. This should index the public folder and allow for searching.

Caching too many Public Folders

Public Folder search is an incredible tool, especially for collaborative work. However, it can also create serious problems for Outlook and search  too many public folders are added to favorites.
Public Folders tend to be on the larger side, so be very careful that the selected public folders cache are not very big. The data in these cached folders will be downloaded into an ost-file onto the local hard drive. If that file is exceedingly large, it may result in poor search performance and even connection problems to the Exchange Server. The key is to make sure to not to cache too many folders, and if only one Public Folder is cached, then make sure it is not huge.
If after setting it all up Outlook is running slower than usual or connection problems are occurring, then try limiting what type of files and content are being indexed.​
 
For additional support, contact the Technology Service Desk at 940-898-3971servicedesk@twu.edu, techchat.twu.edu, or submit a request through the Technology Service Catalog.
Print Article

Details

Article ID: 22638
Created
Mon 1/9/17 2:03 PM
Modified
Mon 9/12/22 2:49 PM

Related Articles (8)

Follow the steps below to view Public Folder email in Outlook Favorites pane.
Public folders feature auto-reply. This feature can be used for Out of office or other automated responses.
Public folder owners and editors can find and restore deleted items (emails, events, etc.) using the Outlook client. NOTE: Items "permanently deleted" (i.e. deleted using Shift-Delete) aren't backed up and aren't recoverable.