Of course, none of these views changes the way in which the data is stored in each database. Ad hoc queries The system allows the use of Notes's full text searching capabilities to generate ad hoc queries. Whilst packages exist which allow powerful statistical analysis of Notes databases, the Registry's needs have to date been met by Notes's simple search interface which allows the user to construct, and save for future use, general search queries. The next phase of the project, pending approval from the Court and subject to the availability of funds, will involve making selected information from the case management system available over the Internet to any person with a web browser. If implemented, this will doubtless prove of great utility to parties and interested members of the public, and should reduce the number of routine enquiries about the status of various cases presently dealt with by Registry staff.
Domino includes native web publishing and server replication facilities.
The ability to publish selected fields, including embedded objects, is an added advantage. Web access to this information would be made possible by regularly copying, to a proxy Domino server, selected information from the databases that make up the case management system. At worst, a hacker could gain access only to the proxy server. Any information damaged or changed on the proxy server would be restored at the next replication. If the Court decides to proceed with this phase of the project, it is hoped to make the information available on the Internet in 2000.