What Is a Notes Database?

The Database object is an essential element in creating Domino Web applications and/or native Lotus Notes client/server applications. A Domino database is an object store that contains data, logic, and design elements for the application.

A Domino database is not synonymous with an application. On the contrary, most sophisticated applications comprise several Domino databases. There is no inherent difference between the structural format or definition of databases for the Web, native clients/servers, or mobile applications.

A Domino application enables users to share, collect, track, and organize information. To open a Notes database for the first time from the Notes client, follow these steps:

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Select File, Database, ...

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