The simple rule and easily realize is its characteristic; since no prior parameter is needed it can be applied on any kind of images, also its efficiency is highly.

The database configuration parameter LOGRETAIN must be set to RECOVERY prior to splitting the mirror if it is intended to be initialized as standby or mirror database.

Prior to setting this parameter, Lotus Domino would establish a session to a mail server to which it was transferring a message, authenticate, send the message, and then drop the session.