USER AND SERVER CONFIGURATION

Remote (modem) access and server topology
Servers that are not on the same LAN or WAN can use modem connections to communicate with each other. For example, servers in remote field offices can establish modem connections with servers in a central office to route mail or replicate databases.

To create a topology for remote servers, first determine which databases the workstations and servers access frequently. In particular, think about how you want to route mail and replicate databases. Determine if users and servers in remote locations need access to certain mail and other databases. If so, consider these methods to make the databases available:


Because users who connect to a remote server over an IBM® Lotus® Notes® Direct Dialup connection typically have only one modem on their workstations, by default, they can connect to that one server only. Creating replicas of frequently used databases on that server enables remote users to access multiple databases over a single dialup connection.

Setting up a passthru server enables remote workstations or servers that connect to one IBM® Lotus® Domino™ server to access additional Domino servers also. Using a passthru server consolidates modem resources on a few Domino servers and centralizes administration and troubleshooting.

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