DOMINO SERVER INSTALLATION


Table of Domino naming requirements
Consider these guidelines when naming parts of the IBM® Lotus® Domino® system.
NameCharactersTips
Domino domain31 maximum
  • This is usually the same as the organization name.
  • Use a single word, made up of only alpha (A-Z) or numeric (0-9) characters.
Notes named network 31 maximum
  • By default, the Server Setup program assigns names in the format port name network -- for example, TCP/IP network.
  • Edit Notes named network names to use an identifier such as the location of the IBM Lotus Notes named network and the network protocol -- for example, TCPIP-Boston.
Organization 3-64 maximum*
  • This name is typically the same as the Domino domain name.
  • The organization name is the name of the certifier ID and is appended to all user and server names.
Organizational unit 32 maximum*
  • There can be up to four levels of organizational units.
Server255 maximum
  • Choose a name you want to keep. If you change a server name, you must recertify the server ID.
  • Choose a name that meets your network's requirements for unique naming. On TCP/IP, use only the characters 0 through 9, A through Z, and - (dash). On NetBIOS, the first 15 characters must be unique. On SPX, the first 47 characters must be unique.
  • Keep in mind that Domino performs replication and mail routing on servers named with numbers before it does those tasks on servers named with alphabetic characters.
User79 maximum*
  • Use a first and last name. A middle name is allowed, but usually not needed. User names may contain the ' (apostrophe).
Alternate userNo minimum
  • Can have only one alternate name
Group62 maximum
  • Use any of these characters: A - Z, 0 - 9, & - . _ ' / (ampersand, dash, period, space, underscore, apostrophe, forward slash). The only characters that are expressly prohibited are @ and //.
Note You can create groups with hierarchical distinguished names (DN). However, you must surround the forward slash (/) in a component value of a DN by surrounding it with double quotes. For example, 24"/"7 Support.

Note Do not create group names containing a / (slash) unless you are working in a hosted environment. Using the / in group names in a non-hosted environment causes confusion with hierarchical naming schemes. Hierarchical names are required in a hosted environment.

  • For mail routing, you can nest up to five levels of groups. For all other purposes, you can nest up to six levels of groups.
PortNo maximum
  • Do not include spaces
Country code0 or 2
  • Optional
* This name may include alpha characters (A - Z), numbers (0 - 9), and the ampersand (&), dash (-), period (.), space ( ) , and underscore (_).

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