IBM
Lotus Notes/Domino and Microsoft Exchange Server are the two widely used email client-server
platforms in the world. But from last few years, Lotus Notes users are
migrating to Exchange Server very rapidly than ever. So, why is this happening and
what are the reasons which causing Lotus Notes being out of context?
So
today I am outlining the top reasons which increased the acceptance of Exchange
Server than Lotus Notes (Domino). Check the key factors below-
Supports Cloud Network
Cloud
network support is the top reason why users are moving to Exchange Server. Exchange
facilitates to move or create organization’s business on cloud. It reduces
Exchange server infrastructure cost and allows the same features and
functionality as on-premise Exchange Server.
Deploy and Maintain is Easier than
Lotus Notes
The
web-based Exchange Control Panel (ECP) and rich GUI based Exchange Management
Console (EMC) make the usability & accessibility easier, and there is
nothing to maintain or deploy. In addition, Power folders can be managed via
EAC rather than separate Public Folder Management Condole. (In Exchange Server
2013)
Migration is Easy
For
administrative point of view, migration process is much easier in Exchange
Server rather than any other client-server email platform. For the convenient
of Exchange administrators, Microsoft has extended Powershell commands with 187
new commands in newest version of Exchange Server for migration, recovery,
repair etc... You can check here top 10 mostly used Exchange shell commands.
Easier Management and Control
Data
Loss Prevention (DLP) and Role based access control are the two components
which make Exchange management and task easier.
. Apart
the above Exchange Server features, the awesome compatibility with Windows
systems are the biggest reason of
the popularity of Exchange over Lotus Notes. Because the number of Windows
users is much higher than any other OS, and users most probably prefer to
practice on used to operating system for deploying another program.
. Built-in
Enterprise Mobility, another strong feature which makes Exchange Server far
better than Lotus Domino. Using inbox through mobile device, you can access
emails, send SMS, create voicemails, and save IM conversations. Administrators
have all the rights to manage and control each and every device. Mobile data
security is also very advanced by implementing several data protection policies.
However, Lotus Notes has very limited features which provide basic mobile
experience to the end users.
. You
can use voicemail in OWA by integrating voicemail services.
. Exchange integrated some new capabilities which
have improved its user experience, such as:
·
Improved
email discussion view
·
Speech-to-text
copy for voice mail
. Exchange has archiving, storing, and mailbox
retention capabilities, whereas you will have to bear extra cost on Lotus Notes
if you need to enhance the features.
. Compare
to Lotus Notes, there is also big market of third party vendors who provide
software for troubleshooting any kind of issue with Exchange Server.
So,
on the basis of the comparison one can easily judge which platform is competing
with another. But of course, every email clients has own benefits, unique
features, and limitations.
I’m
not denying Lotus Notes is a worth to deploy email client, but when I compare
its functionality, usability, online support, and timely version upgradation; I
found Exchange Server prior than Lotus Notes. Rest on users requirements!
However,
if Exchange functionalities meet your requirements, you can avail Lotus Notes to Exchange
Migration utility
to migrate from Notes to Exchange.
Thanks,
