SharePoint or Domino

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I find myself with a tough decision to make. Do I take my group forward utilizing Domino or SharePoint? I have the infrastructure for both. Any ideas? I would love feed back from anyone who is using either. Thanks in advance!

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Fri, May 11, 2007 1:55 EDT

Posted by: mpatton
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At the risk of seeming too utilitarian, could I ask a couple questions?

1. What's the problem you're trying to solve? Is it only that which you'd find at the intersection of the abilities of Domino and SharePoint?

2. You say you've got the infrastructure for either, does that include the technical expertise to use either?

3. Do you have presently-active installations of either, and if so, what's the feedback from the users of those installations?

Rgds,
Mike

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Fri, May 11, 2007 10:44 EDT

Posted by: glloyd11
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While Mike's questions are good and could make the difference my strong suspicion is SharePoint will be better for you.

I have used Notes, Domino, MS Tools including SharePoint extensively and can say that, for me, without a doubt, the MS side provides more functionality that is easier to implement and maintain. There are abundant resources, books and web examples for SharePoint but much less for satisfying those types of needs in Domino.
I am sure there are others that will feel contrary to my opinion (but check to see if they work at IBM).

Sat, May 12, 2007 0:09 EDT

Funny thing about these sorts of questions - they can be broken down into dichotomies like:

Microsoft / IBM-Lotus
PC / Macintosh
Tastes Great / Less Filling
&c

In a vacuum, with a gun to my head and a tight deadline to meet, I'd go with SharePoint, too, not least because its adherents aren't yet as evangelical as the Domino fans. The latest incarnation of SharePoint has been reviewed in glowing terms, by multiple sources.

Heck, some folks might also go for SharePoint just because they flatly dislike Domino. (I'm one who tends toward dislike of Domino, by the way, but for valid business and technical, rather than evangelical, reasons)

But, in a world where there's time to make a proper choice, using reasonable criteria, "just go with Microsoft" makes no more sense than "just go with Domino".

With very few exceptions, jumping to conclusions without proper analysis, even when you think you know already the answer, is something best avoided.

Fri, May 11, 2007 14:07 EDT

Posted by: Naveed Saeed
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Would it be possible for you to further elaborate on what is the scope of the usage that you are planning.

Share Point carries a bag of interesting services (MOSS)that comprise of very good features like workflows and portals.

Whereas with domino you require other Lotus applications including Lotus workflow, Domino Doc, Lotus SameTime and Lotus QuickPlace.

Sat, May 12, 2007 5:03 EDT

Posted by: Anonymous
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There is no good answer for this quiestion, considering very little information on business objectves behind, and summary of other software systems in place and strategic buiness plans for the future.

One may ask why do you have two infrastructures in place, and there is perhaps a good business reasons behind this scenario as well.

So, either you are already in transition from Microsoft shop to other solutions or vice versa.

Are you planing to implement next versions of Office, which rely toally on collaboration and Sharepoint, or you are planing different scenario? If Office is your preferred platform, you do not have a choice unless you have budget and resources to cover additional integration costs.

I am not emotionally attached to any specific solutions, including Microsoft, Unix, Oper Source etc - and I suggest that simplicity of your future environment and as little cross-integration between vendors as possible is something you should consider when preparing this strategic plan.

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