Mindwatering Articles from Developing and Hosting Applications on Lotus Domino with both Linux and Windows, Apple OS X Server, and Microsoft Windows Servers
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| Article |  | Abstract |
Apple OS X Server vs. Lotus Foundations vs. SBS Server 2008
February 2010 | | A feature and competitive comparison of OS X , Lotus Foundations, and SBS Server 2008, all specifically aimed at the small business market.
The gist:
For small Mac shop where each user is the empowered island, OS X is the way to go. If you want corporate e-mail and collaborate applications with great scalability, Lotus Foundations is the clear choice. |
Lotus Domino Minimum Requirements in Windows and Linux VMs on ESX
March 2009 | | An evaluation of what O/S choice for Lotus Domino gives Mindwatering the greatest scalability.
The gist:
Because of the Linux kernel and the shell-only install, Linux had the ability for a 25-50% savings in memory and processor. This was significant as we loaded multiple VMs onto our ESX servers and directly affected our ROI. |
Lotus Domino Express vs Microsoft SBS Server 2008
March 2009 | | A comprehensive look at the licensing costs and implementation effort for a small business of 12 staff choosing either Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 or Lotus Notes/Domino.
The gist:
Microsoft SBS 2008 licensing is likely cheaper first year if you don't include the costly migration cost from 2003 SBS. Second year, onward, Lotus Express licensing is the clear winner. |