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The Language of Lotus |
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The Top Terms Every User Should Know |
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In the world of information technology, everything changes quickly. This includes the language we use to talk about it. New terms seem to crop up every day. To help you stay fluent in computer lingo, here are some of the latest buzz words… |
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Clustering… is when two or more Domino servers are configured so that the workload is evenly distributed among the servers. Doing this allows employees to have constant access to the data they need. It also improves reliability by providing back up when necessary. Plus, clustering improves overall server performance. This also enables a company to preserve excellent server function as the business grows. |
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Collaboration… is people working together and exchanging ideas to innovate and drive business forward. Collaborating with clients, vendors, colleagues, and partners is easy with IBM Lotus Sametime. Sametime, with instant messaging, presence awareness, and web conferencing, is the foundation for great collaboration. Lotus QuickPlace, another cool collaboration tool, allows teams to build their own online workspaces. |
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Groupware… is a software application designed to facilitate communication, collaboration, and coordination among teams of people. Domino is a state of the art groupware platform. Groups can work together with maximum productivity utilizing Domino's capabilities. |
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Messaging… is the sending of information via a communications network. The information can take many forms, such as text, voice, images, or electronic data. Lotus Domino Express features messaging for companies with less than 1000 employees. Messaging is also a programming term, which means the exchange of specially formatted data to a messaging server . The server then functions as a message exchange program for client programs. |
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Middleware… is software that supports or connects software components or applications. It acts as a go-between, allowing many processes to interact across a network. IBM Middleware can be found in content management systems , application and web servers . Middleware began evolving in the 1990s, as the concept of interoperability grew in importance. |
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Remote Access… is the ability to retrieve data from computers or networks and send information from devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, pagers, and laptop computers. Remote access is accomplished by having a server and the necessary software configured to manage users accessing the network from distant locations. Wireless capacity means not being tied to a desktop, and that means greater productivity when you're on the move. |
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Secure… is when your system and information are protected from unauthorized access and damage. Managing and distributing sensitive information securely is one of the biggest challenges companies face. Domino is known for cutting edge security that protects the privacy of information and the integrity of transactions. |
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System Integration… is about combining components so that they connect seamlessly to work together. Typical systems that benefit from integrating are those used for inputting, processing, interpreting, categorizing, and storing data. The advantages of system integration are fluid interoperability, better reliability, and smoother workflow. IBM Lotus Notes integrate with SAP software, for example |
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Scalability… is the ability of hardware or software to continue to perform well when it is changed in size or volume to meet emerging business needs. Rescaling is generally to a larger size. Scalability also means being able to fully utilize all the components of the larger system for maximum performance. |
