10 Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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1.	How does the ToJava™ Solutions work?
2.	How easy is it to use the ToJava™ tools in terms of developing a new application as well as customizing an existing Lotus Notes application to a J2EE application?
3.	What application servers does ToJava™ Technology support?
4.	What relational databases does ToJava™ Technology support?
5.	After converting a Lotus Notes application to a J2EE application, where do you make any further development?
6.	How does the ToJava™ tag library compare to the Domino 6 tag library?
7.	Can the ToJava™ tools provide assistance in migrating sites that are dynamically created via LotusScript agents?
8.	What is the approach of the ToJava™ Solutions?
9.	How long does it take to convert a Lotus Notes application to a J2EE application?
10.	What is the total cost of converting a Lotus Notes application to a J2EE application?

ToJava offers a suite of tools and expertise that can assist our clients in upgrading their existing Lotus Notes/Domino application to a Websphere, WebLogic, OracleAS or other J2EE application. Our approach is to use Java Server Pages (JSP) tag library, JavaBeans middleware and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) for data access to create a new application in Websphere, WebLogic or OracleAS that can replicate the functionality and look and feel of the existing Lotus Notes application. Our innovative technologies is combined with our expert services to provide our clients a comprehensive package for their Lotus Notes to J2EE migration needs. Top

Compared with re-writing a completely new application in J2EE, ToJava™ reusable and well tested front-end and middleware components can greatly accelerate the conversion process and considerably reduce the risk of project failure. According to one of our clients, "ToJava™ tools can shave 60% to 70% off the development time it takes to convert Notes applications to Java." (Network World, 04/29/2002) Top

ToJava™ Technology supports Websphere, WebLogic, OracleAS and any other J2EE application servers. Top

ToJava™ Technology supports Oracle, DB2 and any other relational databases. Top

After the conversion, any further development to the J2EE application can be made in the standard J2EE tools, such as WSAD, JBuilder etc. Top

The ToJava™ tag library is very similar to the Domino 6 tag library. The major difference is that the Domino 6 tag library is for connection to the Notes database while the ToJava™ tag library is for connection to the relational database. Top

In terms of dynamically generating content, Java Server Pages (JSP) can handle it very well. By using J2EE, our clients will have a scalable solution to their current Notes applications and it is proven to be easier to maintain. Top

Our ToJava™ tools along with our expert services provide our clients a complete package in upgrading their existing Notes/Domino application to a J2EE application. The transformation from Notes/Domino to J2EE is a very complex process. Our ToJava™ tools can greatly simplify and accelerate the process, but it is our expertise that makes the transition smooth and considerably reduces the risk of project failure. Top

The length of the conversion process depends mainly on the Lotus Notes database design and logic. ToJava can provide a close estimate to our clients according to the design of the client's existing Notes database template. Top

The cost of the conversion project also depends mainly on the Lotus Notes database design and logic. Again, ToJava can provide a close estimate to our clients according to the design of the client's existing Notes database template. Top