The end of last week and the beginning of this week have been about waiting and research.

The waiting began with the completion of a Windows Server with MS SQL setup. All of the updates and addition to the domain were completed and now the transfer of files begins from the dilapidated Windows NT file/sql server. About half way through the network transfer of about 200 gb of files, the old server decided to crash. Not only that, but it would reboot. Eek! So, we had to MacGyver the old harddrive, put in my workstation and start the transfer process again.

Hint: Using a workstation to transfer tens of gigs of files from a FAT drive to NTFS takes a long time.

Anywho, the transfer continues into day 3 and will be finished by tomorrow morning.

In the meantime, research continues on installing a source code sharing and protecting program, as well as an enhancement-requests tracking program. Both require a server that must be IIS-enabled. This is a constant source of concern for small businesses as security is always at stake with an IIS box. So, the decision must be made to place the software on local servers or farm it out to an ISP. Since there is no official, full-time Webmaster/Network Admin/IT technician, an ISP is the likely solution. This may change in the future, but since I am only a summer employee with one month to go, it’s not best to assume that tons of things will be done in four weeks that require the coordination of multiple managers.

In other news, France just advanced in the World Cup Finals. Vive le France, Vive le Quebecois!