E-mail Migration to Lotus Notes and Domino

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E-mail Migration to Lotus Notes and Domino

Overview

Lotus messaging customers are considering Lotus Notes and Domino as their next-generation messaging platform. Global System Services Corporation (GSS) has helped some of the world's leading companies bridge the gap between obsolete LAN-based e-mail and advanced client/server messaging.

E-mail migration is a complex process but the GSS Messaging Project Methodology and proven track record in cc:Mail to Domino e-mail migrations makes it easy. Migration from cc:Mail to Domino offers several key advantages:

• World-class messaging: Lotus Notes and Domino incorporate the best elements of both Lotus cc:Mail and Notes with a robust, scaleable client/server back-end.
• New Capabilities: Moving from obsolete LAN-based e-mail technology to the Domino server platform offers new capabilities such as integrated calendaring and scheduling and best-of-breed mobile e-mail support.
• Choice and Flexibility: The Domino Mail Server supports Notes clients and also the POP3 and IMAP4 standards, as well as Web access, giving customers choice and flexibility in e-mail client applications.
• GroupWare-Ready: Lotus messaging customers who have the requirement for groupware and intranets can upgrade to the full capabilities of the Domino Server, either as an intranet development platform or with Notes applications.

GSS understands that migrating an e-mail system involves many changes. Some of these changes may be to the network and server hardware infrastructure while others may be organizational. GSS has the experience to handle both the technical and organizational issues to ensure that every migration is not just a technical success but an organizational success as well.

Managing Coexistence

Lotus has delivered Admin and User migration tools for cc:Mail DB6 and DB8 to enable customers to easily move mailboxes, post offices, directories and more to Notes and Domino. Data migration is only one of the challenges in an e-mail migration. Successful coexistence is critical to success. The cc:Mail MTA to provides high-fidelity coexistence during the migration process for both messages and directory information. GSS places all of these tools and procedures into the GSS Messaging Project Methodology.

Proven Methodology

The GSS Messaging Project Methodology applies to new systems, upgrades, and migrations. The GSS methodology represents a synthesis of project management experience, correct designs and procedures, effective orders of operation, and best practices. Once a solution is chosen and project planning is complete, typical GSS messaging project involves the following eight phases:

In practical terms, this means that GSS follows a proven methodology encompassing the following:

• Planning your Notes and Domino infrastructure
• Client software distribution
• Logistical migration planning and scheduling
• Where and when to use cc:Mail 6.3
• Administrative procedures
• Correct procedures for physical post office migrations
• Directory synchronization and ADE
• Configuring Domino MTAs
• Managing Internet mail during coexistence
• Supporting desktop deployment

Customers that choose GSS as their integration partner will benefit from the GSS methodology and experience in cc:Mail to Notes and Domino migration. No other Messaging Integrator offers the GSS level of service for Notes and Domino messaging.

Experience Superior Value

With GSS customers always know what they will receive, how much they should invest, and how long it will take to achieve their goals. Let GSS help you migrate quickly and smoothly to a superior e-mail infrastructure. Over the years GSS has proven its value by helping customers successfully meet the most demanding IT challenges. GSS has relationships with major vendors that involve training and certification of GSS staff, but the certification that GSS points out most frequently is customer loyalty. GSS is successful because GSS customers are successful.

About GSS

Global System Services Corporation (GSS) is the leading provider of consulting and professional services for large-scale and distributed infrastructure systems such as email and messaging, directory services, groupware, and wireless solutions. GSS customers include Fortune 500 companies, large services providers and telecom companies, government agencies, major messaging product vendors, and innovative technology startups.

GSS provides a complementary suite of services including strategic technology consultation and competitive vendor and product analysis, product and system architecture and design, system development deployment, customization, and testing, technical support, email migration, and other IT services. GSS has been directly responsible for some of the largest global systems and solutions and counts as customers many of the largest companies in the world.

From its offices in the Silicon Valley California, GSS delivers services and solutions to customers worldwide through a network of mobile consultants and qualified GSS Affiliates. With industry certified professionals on staff, GSS is a Qualified Lotus Business Partner, a Certified Microsoft Solution Provider (MCSP), a Principal Partner in the Sun Partner Advantage program and a member of the Sun Software Partner Council, as well as a member of key industry organizations.

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