Specifications

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Multi User Installation
The multi-user installation allows multiple users to use the same Notes Client on a single workstation without
sharing the same data directory. While sharing the same executables, each user has their own data
directory and personal files within their own user home directory. Depending on how the operating system
security is configured, one user cannot access the other users' home directory, thus their Notes data
directory.
This type of installation is not available for the Domino Administrator and the Domino Designer clients. It is
required if you are using or deploying the Notes Roaming User feature. While the user might have a single-
user installation on his own workstation, if he's configured as a roaming user and he wishes to use a
workstation at another location, he must use one with a Notes Client installed as multi-user.
NEW: In Notes 8.5.1, the multi-user installation is supported and recommended in a Citrix environment. For
more details, see the topicConfiguring custom data directories for multi-user install or upgrade on Windows
or Citrix in the Domino 8.5.1 Administrator Help
When installing a Notes Client in multi-user mode, you must choose the option at the following screen:
Then you choose where you wish to install the program files.