Putting Out Domino Fires
with databaseEZ

"I use the Grid Data Composition panel to select the information I want to see on screen so I can tackle the task at hand"

Sometimes More is More

The Domino Administrator’s Files tab shows a relatively small subset of available database properties. Ytria databaseEZ, on the other hand, shows nearly 100 properties.

“Without a shadow of a doubt you’ve got to say that ability to see those ‘extra’ properties is a huge benefit,” says Paul. “When I use databaseEZ to target a problem and solve an issue, I use the Grid Data Composition panel* to select the information I want to see on screen so I can tackle the task at hand. For example, if I’m going in and targeting a performance issue, I might want to look at Physical size; Quota Limit; and Template Names to start.”

*Used for choosing which database property columns are shown.

In the Right Context

Beyond seeing and editing properties, databaseEZ’s grid interface makes it easy to re-contextualize your database information with its re-grouping or filtering options. Paul uses these to great effect in order to quickly understand the status of important properties across a server.

“With one of my client’s setups, each time we do an update, over a hundred templates need to be created in one go. So when things go wrong, they go wrong big time,” he explains. “If you could imagine the template renaming going wrong--perhaps wrong version numbers--being able to drag that column up to the ‘grouping’ area and being able to instantly see where and what has gone wrong is a heck of a lot quicker than going in to the Administrator and looking at the database properties individually. “

Reputation is Everything

One might expect a consultant like Paul to jealously guard his methods and his ‘secret weapons.’ On the contrary, sharing his knowledge and his tools of the trade has served to strengthen business relationships in Paul’s experience:

“Some of my customers get curious about how quickly I’m able to troubleshoot a particular issue and they’ll ask me what I’m using and in turn go out and buy Ytria tools themselves,” he says. “And that all just looks good on me as a consultant because I recommended a very worthwhile product and they see the business benefit themselves. They respect my advice and judgment. ”