MasterFile Hosted Services or MasterFile deployed in-house on your own server? Which is best for you?

The table below sets out the pros and cons of using MasterFile Hosted Services vs. managing your own in-house MasterFile server and will help you decide which option is best for you. 

MasterFile Hosted Services

MasterFile on your own in-house server

  • No initial software costs. All inclusive, monthly subscription cost per user includes software, management, and technical support fees.
  • Requires annual commitment, quarterly subscription, 2 user minimum.

  • Must own or purchase MasterFile and Lotus Notes licenses for each user.
  • Annual technical support fees.

  • No hardware costs.

  • Must own or purchase server hardware.

  • Server is managed by experts in secure data centres.
  • Backups are done daily.
  • Software and hardware upgrades are managed.

  • You must manage your hardware and software -- perform backups and user administration, handle hardware failures and software/hardware upgrades, etc. – or use an IT consultant to manage it for you at extra cost.

  • Hardware and network connectivity redundancy as well as backup power supplies ensure high up-times.

  • Server hardware and connectivity to internet will most likely not have redundancy so failures will result in down time.

  • Network security for internet connectivity is handled professionally and is part of the service. Mobile users can access MasterFile databases at home, on the road or in the office.

  • For mobile users to be able to access MasterFile databases over the Internet, you need to configure Domino server using one of our self-help videos.

  • Work off-line -- you get full, unrestricted MasterFile functionality when disconnected from the server and one click encrypted, fully bi-directional synchronization when you're back on-line.

  • Work off-line -- you get full, unrestricted MasterFile functionality when disconnected from the server and one click encrypted, fully bi-directional synchronization when you're back on-line.

  • Dependant on MFHS for service and support. Optional response time packages include 4 hours, same business day, or end of next business day levels.

  • Immediate response if you have internal IT staff in case of any issues.

  • MFHS provides your organization an isolated Domino environment accessible only through Domino's legendary security and encryption to control and set access specific to your organization.

  • You have full control over the server and who can access it.

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