Preparing Notes
The next step is preparing Lotus Notes. From the administrator workplace open the Public Address Book.

First, make changes in the server documents of the cluster-servers by adding, in the Network Configuration section, a new port called CLPORT, as shown in Figure D.

FIGURE D


We've set up the port for SERVER2/COMPANY/RU. You'll also need to do the same, separately, for Server 1. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Now, carefully check all connection documents and correct those related to the interaction between servers inside the cluster. This needs to be done to make sure you're talking to the servers inside the cluster according to their new addresses. See Figure E as an example.

FIGURE E


Update your connection documents. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Update each cluster's port
The following actions have to be done on every server of a cluster.

Stop the Lotus Notes Server by using the Exit command. After this, start an administrative client. Select Tools->User Preferences from the File menu. In the Ports section of the dialog, click the New button and add a port called CLPORT with the TCP driver, as shown in Figure F. Then click Apply. Click OK and exit the administrative client.

FIGURE F


Don't forget to set up your new port. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Next, on each cluster, find NOTES.INI on the server and add to it the following lines:

Theodore Durst is an Instructional Technology Specialist at the Center for Innovative Instruction at Rider University. He has had articles published in DominoPower Magazine, Connected Photographer Magazine, PalmPower Magazine, PalmPower's Enterprise Edition and Out in Jersey Magazine.