Articles from Developing and Hosting Applications on Lotus Domino, Apple OS X Server, and Microsoft Windows Servers

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Apple OS X Server vs. Lotus Foundations vs. SBS Server 2008 - T.C.O.
May 2010
A fiscal T.C.O. competitive comparison of OS X Server , Lotus Foundations, and SBS Server 2008 Premium, all specifically aimed at the small business market.
The gist:
For small Mac shop where each user is the empowered island and you are not pushing the server beyond the basic services, OS X is the way to go as unlimited user licenses are included in the price. If you want corporate e-mail and collaborate applications with superior support and flexibility, Lotus Foundations is the clear choice.
Apple OS X Server vs. Lotus Foundations vs. SBS Server 2008 - Features
February 2010
A detailed 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 Foundations vs. SBS Server 2008 Standard and Premium - Feature Quicklook
February 2010
A quick pricing and competitive comparison of Lotus Foundations, and SBS Server 2008 Standard and Premium, all specifically aimed at the small business market.
The gist:
With its more straightforward management interface, simplier backup and restore, more services, and less IT knowledge needed, 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.