Notes Migrator for SharePoint 5.0 introduces a new client, the Migration Console, which allows you to work with many Notes databases at once. This complements the existing Designer Client, which focuses on one database at a time, and the command line migrator (NMSPCMD.EXE). Add to that the end-user desktop migration capabilities (the Toolbar and the LotusScript API) that were added in version 4.5 and that's a lot of clients!
The good news is that you only need one client. For migrating just one database (however complex) and to get going with the lowest possible learning curve, the "classic" Designer client is still the best bet. For analysis projects or large extended projects involving many Notes databases and SharePoint site provisioning, you should start with the Migration Console.
Here is a table that summarizes what each client can and can't do:
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Designer
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Console
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Command line
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Desktop Toolbar
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LotusScript API |
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Discover and Analysis Notes databases
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Design migration jobs
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√
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√
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Run migration jobs
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√
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√
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√
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√
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Automates target and migration job assignments
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√
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Runs many migration jobs in batches
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√
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√
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Provision SharePoint lists & libraries
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√
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√
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√
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√
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√
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Provision SharePoint sites & sub-sites
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√
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Supports direct SharePoint connections (32 bit SharePoint only)
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√
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√
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√
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Supports remote SharePoint connections (requires Import Service)
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√
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√
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√
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√
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√
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Supports use of intermediate XML data files
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√
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√
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Manage migration project and track progress
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√
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Reports, charts and data export
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√
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Integrates with end-user Notes clients
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√
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√
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Intended for I.T. pros and consultants
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√
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√
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√
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Intended for end-users
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√
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√
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Supports scripting
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√
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√
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Requires custom development
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√
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Which MSI installer?
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All Clients
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Desktop Only |