DOMINOPOWER MAGAZINE - OCTOBER 1998
 
Cascading custom applications on your Domino server
Not to be outdone by the new kid on the block, Senior Technology Editor Richard Echeandia weighs in with a beefy tutorial on cascading applications. Cascading address books are particularly helpful because they reduce mail-addressing problems for your end-user community. It also gives you more time because, while you probably want to have your primary address book locked down security wise, the cascaded address books can be more open for editing by anyone within your organization. Richard scores the knockout punch by showing you how to make your new or existing Notes application databases work like Public Address Books, so that they can be cascaded on the Domino server or your remote Notes workstations. We have a winnah!
Linking Domino to Excel via XML
Sometimes, it's tough figuring out which article is the Top Dog, the Big Kahuna, the Godzilla of articles. Which article will win the coveted prize of being the DominoPower Spotlight, to be featured on DominoPower's cover? This time, there was no question. All our articles are exceptional. But this article, by new author Jeffrey R. Burrows, is the best of the best. It's useful, it's timely, and it's hot. In his article Jeffrey links two important applications, Domino and Excel, using the hottest new technology on the Net: XML. This is the one they'll be discussing around the water cooler tomorrow.
 
Keep 'em coming back for more
So you've spent all this time building a Domino-based Web site. And you've spent all this money on hardware, software, and bandwidth. Is it a good investment or money flushed down the circular Web server? No question, if you have lots of visitors and you're making money, it's a win. The key is not just getting them to visit your site once -- it's turning them into repeat visitors and, possibly, repeat customers. If you want your whole Web investment to pan out, read this article to learn how to keep 'em coming back for more.
Log analysis programs compared
In this issue, Tony Patton continues his immensely popular series on Web site log analysis. After all, knowing who's visiting your site may be the lifeblood of many Web-based businesses. In this DominoPower Product Shootout, James runs three log analysis products (Dominator, WebTrends Suite for Lotus Domino, and Domino Log Analyzer) through the ringer. Which one's best for you? Read the article and find out.
Massively distributed computing using computing fabrics
Never let it be said that the editors at DominoPower don't give you the juicy stuff. This one's hard-core computer architecture for the serious junky. In his fascinating article, Editor-in-Chief (and former professor of computer science) David Gewirtz gives you a tantalizing preview of the future of how vast networks of processors will connect.
Systemic triage
Just how dire is the Year 2000 crisis? And how can we, as systems managers, prioritize the important stuff? In this important article, world famous Y2K expert Peter de Jager (who's testified in front of Congress on Y2k, for all the good it did) helps us understand how the medical term "triage" can be applied to making systems development choices in the face of the new millennium. While the later versions of Notes and Domino are Y2K compliant, earlier versions may not be. And your other systems may or may not be up to snuff. If you read Peter's article, at least you'll be prepared when the tough decisions have to be made.
DOMINOPOWER SITE OF THE MONTH
Fun with NotesDesign
Our newly minted News Editor, Heather McDaniel, has a tough challenge each month. She helps pick the DominoPower Site of the Month. The pressure's enormous when choosing among the very best. But Heather's tough. She's not willing to be wooed by mere flowers or cookies (although it's rumored that visits to Toys R Us inspire an amazing lack of self-control). No, the only thing that'll catch this die-hard editor's eye is quality (ok, so a new car might also work). And so, if you want to see why NotesDesign won the award, you'll have to read the article. And please: no more cookies.
FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The perils of online ordering
Here's public relations lesson 101: never piss off an Editor-in-Chief with hundreds of thousands of readers. He's always looking for great ideas for editorials and if you've managed to tick him off in a way he can use in an article, your company has just become the object lesson of the month. The month, the twin targets of David's ire are 1-800-Flowers and the Audio Book Club. He tried being an online consumer with both. Both screwed up big time, giving him great grist for the mill. The lesson: how weaknesses in your Web solution are no justification for lousy customer service. David also aims his attention at Amazon.com. His only complaint: they're way, way too easy to work with and, therefore, make it way, way too easy to buy way, way too much.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Multiple SMTP MTAs
Every day, we get mail from our readers. Occasionally, there is a letter we think would be better served in a monthly letters to the editor column. Normally, our editorial staff is not really equipped to answer questions better served by your favorite Domino consultant. But Senior Technical Editor Ron Herardian, an independent consultant and messaging expert, volunteered to help out. This month: How to configure multiple SMTP MTAs and use multiple DNS domains.

  
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