Exchange 2003 public beta released

Microsoft’s released the first public beta of Exchange Server 2003, formerly codenamed Titanium. Exchange 2003 has a ton of new features; my favorites include the ability (when running on Windows .NET Server) to do snapshot backups, and the ability to use signed and encrypted mail with OWA. You can download the Ti bits, or you can order an eval kit with Exchange 2003 beta 2, Windows .NET Server RC2, and Office 11 beta 1 for US$20. The “getting started” guide makes for interesting reading, too.