Help:Domino or Exchange?

[adarma1]

I'm going to start an Intranet in my company and kinda new to mail server / client. Between Exchange server / Outlook Express as a client and Domino server / notes client, which one is easier for me as a newbie administrator to start towards those mail software regarding to the installation / setting administration and stuff? Is it true that Exchange 2000 with Windows 2000 surpassing Lotus Domino/Notes R5? Is there an online manual step by step installation for both? If it is, then which site i can find them? Maybe you can gimme some hints. Thanks in advance.<br><br>Anthony<br><A HREF="mailto:adarma1@yahoo.com">adarma1@yahoo.com</A>

 

[DarthLotus]

I think the debate between Domino and Exchange will rage forever.&nbsp;&nbsp;However,&nbsp;&nbsp;I firmly believe if you are looking to get up and running on an Intranet you should consider the following:<br><br>What skills do you have / need for building the intranet?<br>For a Microsoft solution you will need: Exchange, Exchange Form Designer,&nbsp;&nbsp;IIS, Outlook Form Designer, VBA and other related internet skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a Lotus solution you will need: Lotus Domino and related internet skills.<br><br>As for the misinformation that Microsoft has been giving out about the Domino Vs Exchange situation I would take it as such, misinformation.<br><br>If you need a simple and scaleable approach to mail and intranet / internet solutions then choose Lotus Domino.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want or have a vast knowledge of all the above Microsoft applications then Microsoft would be the solution.<br><br>I hope this helps.<br>

 

[rzen]

i am definitely biased, so beware <br><br>all things being equal, Domino beats Exchange hands down. it is _so_ versatile, secure, robust, expandable, reliable, etc. that in my mind there is even no comparison.<br><br>MS tends to misinform people, and Lotus tends to lag in marketing effort, so account for that as well.<br><br>good luck!

 

[PghMikeH]

I used to work for Lotus. I now do Exchange administration. I also do Domino administration. I'm biased in both directions. <br><br>If you want straight-forward, easy to use, easy to administer, simple yet rich e-mail, Exchange is your answer. However, if you need good back-end connectivity, work flow, or mail integration with databases, you can't beat Domino. <br><br>Domino administration isn't easy. There is a lot to learn, and it can be frustrating. However, you can do some seriously cool things with the Lotus suite. Lotus also gives you a lot more in terms of server platforms. I'd never run my internet e-mail on an NT server. With Exchange, you don't have a choice.