Steps for adding Exchange 2003 front end to Exchange 2000 site

Had an interesting conversation with an IT guy named Scott who was planning migration of his existing Exchange 2000 front end onto new hardware running Exchange 2003. For the time being, at least, he's keeping the back end/mailbox server on Exchange 2000.He wanted some input from me on his plan of attack, so I gave it, although I didn't really have much to add to what he was already doing based on my cursory search of the Microsoft website. There just wasnt a lot out there that I could readily see to cover this situation.Basically, his plan was to demote his Exchange 2000 box off of front end status and build up the new Exchange 2003 box and make it the new front end.

Steps for adding Exchange 2003 front end to Exchange 2000 site

Had an interesting conversation with an IT guy named Scott who was planning migration of his existing Exchange 2000 front end onto new hardware running Exchange 2003. For the time being, at least, he's keeping the back end/mailbox server on Exchange 2000.He wanted some input from me on his plan of attack, so I gave it, although I didn't really have much to add to what he was already doing based on my cursory search of the Microsoft website. There just wasn't a lot out there that I could readily see to cover this situation.Basically, his plan was to demote his Exchange 2000 box off of front end status and build up the new Exchange 2003 box and make it the new front end.

Browse without the footprints

I found a new browser this morning that let's you surf the net without leaving any footprints on the computer you're using.  Called Browzar , the browser automatically deletes any cookies and history files plus it's small enough that it will fit on any USB key.  At 264k, it downloads quickly and requires no installation, just click and go.Now I'm a bit of a privacy freak, but this browser shouts out to me as a tool to be used by people who are doing things they shouldn't, and this seems to be at least part of the way the developers of Browzar are advertising it.  On the other hand, it's a very lightweight browser that can be used from almost any platform quickly and easily and won't carry much of the baggage a heavier browser like Internet Explorer or even Firefox does.  If you're a frequent road warrior who sometimes uses kiosk workstations, then this is definitely a browser you need to look at.

Browse without the footprints

I found a new browser this morning that let's you surf the net without leaving any footprints on the computer you're using.  Called Browzar , the browser automatically deletes any cookies and history files plus it's small enough that it will fit on any USB key.  At 264k, it downloads quickly and requires no installation, just click and go.Now I'm a bit of a privacy freak, but this browser shouts out to me as a tool to be used by people who are doing things they shouldn't, and this seems to be at least part of the way the developers of Browzar are advertising it.  On the other hand, it's a very lightweight browser that can be used from almost any platform quickly and easily and won't carry much of the baggage a heavier browser like Internet Explorer or even Firefox does.  If you're a frequent road warrior who sometimes uses kiosk workstations, then this is definitely a browser you need to look at.

Ruby on Rails hands on: What's so hot about Rails?

Why all the buzz around this development framework? Because creating database-driven Web apps can be faster and simpler. See how Rails works, complete with introductory code, in this excerpt from O'Reilly Media's Ruby on Rails: Up and Running.

Yet another Apple/Sun merger rumor (and CNN radio mic oopsy)

Time once again for IT Blogwatch, in which Sun/Apple merger rumors ride again. Not to mention why you should always turn off radio mics...Here's our favorite curmudgeon, John C. Dvorak

Yet another Apple/Sun merger rumor (and CNN radio mic oopsy)

Time once again for IT Blogwatch, in which Sun/Apple merger rumors ride again. Not to mention why you should always turn off radio mics...Here's our favorite curmudgeon, John C. Dvorak