Microsoft Outlook is one of the renowned email clients for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Nowadays, using crossed platforms of different operating systems has been increased dramatically. Consider that you are using a Windows PC, iPhone and an Android tablet. This is called crossed platforms. To carry and maintain data among these platforms is a complex task. Here let’s talk about regarding Outlook data synchronization.
Outlook Sync Services:
Though the working platforms differ, the data which are in and out cannot be changed. For e.g. you can’t use a separate mail account for your Windows PC and iPhone. Email accounts are most needed facility in today’s modern world. So keeping this in mind Microsoft has given “Outlook Sync Services” to its Outlook users.
This Outlook sync service helps to carry the most important attributes like contacts, Calendars, notes, events, etc. from your Outlook to iPhone, iPod, iPad, etc. This synchronization can be done in two ways:
There are many tools in the internet market that synchronize your Outlook data with your Android and Apple devices. Many of the tools were paid versions and in freeware, threats are major drawbacks.
It is good and easy if we opt for a manual method. To do it manually three routes are there.
Sync Outlook data directly from Outlook to Outlook:
This is one of the common scenarios, it can be found at the time of OS re-installation and Microsoft Outlook update. To perform this just copy the PST file from your old Outlook in a pen drive or external hard drive. After re-installation or updating paste the PST file in the new default location.
At times while transferring or synchronizing the Outlook data there are several chances for PST corruption. Moreover, the Outlook settings cannot be transported manually. It is better to leave the job to a proficient tool like Remo Outlook Backup and Migrate (Windows), which is an automatic Outlook backup program using which you can backup your Outlook PST file and migrate / sync to another device whenever you need.
Sync Outlook data from Outlook to Apple device directly:
To perform this, first, the sync services have to be enabled. After enabling sync services follow the steps given below.
Sync Outlook data using a rationalized medium like iTunes or Google Calendar:
This is a globalized process where you can access your Outlook data anywhere and everywhere. Here the outlook data is converted to globally accepted formats that can be viewed and used in any platforms. Some of the formats are xml, html, iCal etc.
For example, consider that you want to sync your Outlook Calendar data. To do this first you have to export the Outlook Calendar file .iCal to your Google account. After that do as per the given steps below.
The volume of information available in the iCalendar address can be changed by clicking the “Change sharing settings” link.
If you are using iTunes as your medium then use this.
Do’s and don’ts: