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EclipseSource Announces Free Eclipse OSGi and Rich Ajax Platform Tutorials
EclipseSource is adding to its Eclipse technology courses delivered over the Internet. Courses in Equinox/OSGi, RCP and RAP are now available in the virtual classroom. EclipseSource is offering half-day tutorials in RAP and OSGi at no charge, for a limited time.
Administering IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 servers for beginners
For entry level administrators - this whitepaper explains the fundamentals of administering a Domino server. The paper is available as a PDF download.
MAKE_DOMINO_BACKUPS_GO_FASTER=1
Adam Osborne says that while you could add this to your server doc, doing a defrag before starting the backups might work better. He shows you how to set up defrag under Domino.
Symantec adds support for Domino 8.5.1 to Backup Exec 2010
Darren Duke has posted a link to the hotfix for Backup Exec 2010 so it supports Notes/Domino 8.5.1.
"Server not responding" Troubleshooting Guide
This Notes and Domino Wiki provides a variety of settings you can check when your client starts complaining it can't find your server. The final entry is "sending information to your support desk", to which I might add "call to make sure the server is on-line."
Sametime 8.5 - Beware Install Documentation Confusion
Gabriella Davis did a Sametime installation last week and ran into some problems understanding what was meant in parts of the documentation. She spent a lot of time with IBM support getting usable definitions, which she's posted to help you keep your installation running smoothly.
Domino 8.5 workshop. London in April
Paul Mooney has posted information on a Domino workshop planned for April 22, in London. This is aimed at people who are already experienced admins.
Using IBM Lotus Expeditor Toolkit 6.2.1 with IBM Lotus Notes 8.5.1
This is a new article on the Lotus Expeditor Wiki, covering how to get started using Expeditor Toolkit for application development in Notes 8.5.1. There's a link to another article on using Expeditor Toolkit 6.2 with Notes 8.5.
xPages and Javascript Libraries/Toolkits
Declan Sciolla-Lynch provides some information on different libraries and toolkits available for working with XPages.
8.5.1 FAIL. Your code may just break.
Erik Brooks is not happy. His site recently moved to 8.5.1, which is great, but... It seems there are a lot of old apps, going back to Domino 4.something, that have stopped working. He's posted some of the "suspect" code.
3D History Thumbnail Viewer for Lotus Notes
If you're familiar with Apple's 3D viewer, you'll recognize these effects. Niklas Heidloff has posted a demo of Hiroyuki Okamoto's 3D History Thumbnail Views for Lotus Notes.
Two Lotus Connections 2.5 fixes you should know about
Stuart McIntyre says you need to know about L048384 (UID related) and L046073 (ATOM API problem). He's posted descriptions of the problems and links to the patches.
New article: The (near) future of Sametime, Quickr, Connections, and Symphony
Learn all about the future of these important products from Senior Technical Editor Mick Moignard.
Read this DominoPower article.
Here's yer debugger
Tim Tripcony says the Medusa 0.7 XPages debugger has been released. He provides a list of new features and a link to the download on OpenNTF.
How to max out a Notes database
Okay, we've all known people with BIG files. Ted Hardenburgh has one of the more interesting BIG file stories. He even explains how it got that way.
Soft Deletions and LotusScript
Jeff Tujetsch has posted some LotusScript code, with instructions, to help you locate documents that may have been tagged with a "soft deletion".
They Don't Make Computer Manuals Like They Used To
Long, long ago, in the Dark Ages, when PCs were new - like in 1983 - computer manuals were different. They were actually printed on paper, generally using the Courier typeface, and included strange sections on "irrelevant" subjects but... you can read this for yourself.
SnTT: SMTP TLS on Domino
Gregg Eldred has posted the steps to set up TLS (Transport Layer Security) on your Domino server. If you've been thinking of doing this, this handy guide could help you out.
IdeaJam Thursday - New domino designer ideas - go vote
Patrick Picard did the RedWiki tutorial on XPages. Then he wrote up some ideas to make it better. He's posted links to his posts on IdeaJam and would like you to vote on them.
HowTo Fix: HTTP Error 400: Bad Request
Bastian Wieczorek has posted a short note on how to fix this error on your BlackBerry device.
SnTT: A Lotus Traveler Memory Issue, but there is a fix!
Andy Donaldson has posted a link to the fix for a memory issue in Traveler 8.5.1.1 CF1.
Lotus Notes Diagnostic Failure Reports - How Not to Use Them
Ted Hardenburgh is a bit dismayed by places where NSD information is gathered, then ignored. If you aren't going to look at it, don't annoy your users by collecting it. If you are going to look at it, Ted provides tips on using it.
Domino on the Web? You *need* this fix.
Erik Brooks was downloading information from a remote server, at a very slow transfer rate. Then he found a couple of SPRs on the issue, and the fix, and... The download speed was increased to something more respectable.
Name Your Own Price Lotus Notes Developer Position
Kevin Pettitt knows someone looking for a developer. The downside - you must be a U.S. Citizen with TS Clearance. The upside - name your salary. Contact Kevin for more info.
Local Archive Scheduling Puzzler
Gabriella Davis needed to figure out who had scheduled their archiving, and where such archives were being written. After much looking, the process isn't documented, she found a hidden program View.
Admin2010 and Lotus Developer2010: Early registration extended
Sessions for the Admin and Developer conferences are still being added. The place is Boston. The dates are May 12-14, with a bonus Jumpstart Day on May 11. Early registration has been extended until March 12.
Bluewave technology Group Webinar Season
If you were at Lotusphere 2010 you may have heard about these free webinars. If not, Paul Mooney and Warren Elsmore will be presenting a series of webinars, starting tomorrow, Feb. 24. Registration is required.
Video: OpenNTF Projects Overview Feb 2010 - Applications
Niklas Heidloff has posted an 8.5-minute video showing some of the latest projects on OpenNTF.org. The video includes a walk-through of the site.
Announcing Wiki Madness
David Leedy and Chris Toohey have been hinting about this on Twitter, now Wiki Madness has actually launched and will run through the end of March. This idea is to cross-post Lotus related information from personal blogs to IBM Product Wikis.
LinkedIn widget for Lotus Connections
Luis Benitez has posted information on a new widget to connect you to LinkedIn from Lotus Connections. He's also provided a link to download the iWidget so you can try it yourself.
Calendar Profile "Errors" for Forwarded Email
Keith Brooks says he read the Technote on the issue. But. He doesn't think this should be an "issue" at all.
Sametime Unified Telephony under Lotus Notes 8.5.1 FP1 on Apple Mac OSX
Dave Hay re-installed Notes 8.5.1 FP1 on his Macbook, then started getting errors. He found an article saying the problem has to do with updating Java, so he's posted links to what he found, and hopes he's fixed the problem.
Infuzer Announces Release of Infuzer v1.14
Infuzer.com, LLC. has launched an upgraded version of their desktop calendar application for end users offering quicker installation, calendar repair and support, and Windows 7 compatibility. Infuzer pulls dates and events from the web into your desktop calendar and is compatible with both Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
New article: Inside the IBM Innovations lab
Senior Technical Editor covers some of the more interesting projects at the IBM Innovations lab.
Read this DominoPower article.
New Job Posting
Denny Russell says one of his clients is looking for a Lotus Notes Messaging Manager. The job location is near Pittsburgh, PA.
Free SameTime/Quickr training in Sydney
If you're in the Sydney area, Graham Dodge has posted information on some free SameTime and Quickr training. There's a limit of two attendees per company.
How to add a web app THAT REQURES AUTHENTICATION to your sidebar
Mary Beth Raven has posted directions on how to add web apps to your Notes sidebar when the application requires you to authenticate.
8.5.1 Lotusscript INI setting: GO_FASTER=1
Erik Brooks says, because of fixes issued in 8.0.2 and 8.5.1, LotusScript should run faster. But, you may find it doesn't. He offers a simple fix.
Meet the developers: Chris Toohey
We've pointed you to his blog many times, now you can read more about Chris Toohey on developerWorks. This is the first in a planned series of interviews with Lotus Developers.
Did you know? #1 - Organize your replicator page
Dennis Ruddigkeit recently discovered a better way to organize his Replication and Sync page in Notes. He's posted the information so you can try it out.
Connecting to a Domino view with an iPhone application.
Simon O'Doherty has been playing with Objective-C for iPhone development. As part of his learning experience he's experimenting with writing tutorials. Simon has posted his first tutorial as a PDF on this page.
Lotus Notes/FX 8.5.1 to Lotus Word Pro field exchange failure -- solved!
Tony Austin asked for your help with a field exchange problem last year. He's reporting back now with his findings, in case you've run into the same thing.
Does Barbie's new geeky look fit with reality?
Barbie, the doll from Mattel, has a new career. She can now add Computer Engineer to her resume. With her pink laptop, matching glasses, and binary-coded T-shirt, she sets a new standard for Girl Geeks everywhere. Maybe we should petition Mattel for a Lotus-themed Barbie.
Lotus Notes integrating with Tungle
Darren Adams thinks scheduling meetings without having done a "free time search" first should be added to the list of bad habits in calendaring. To help alleviate the problem, he suggests adding Tungle's plug-in for Notes. He even provides a handy button so you can see how it works.
Configuring single sign-on for IBM Lotus Connections in the Kerberos environment
Dave Hay provides links to a couple of articles on configuring MS Windows and Lotus Connections to play nice together.
IP Address Conflict on Server
David Schaffer has some users getting "server not responding" because of a setting on their laptops. He's curious as to why this is happening and if there's something he needs to "fix".
New from TLCC - Using XML and Web Services in Domino 8.5
TLCC has introduced a new course, Using XML and Web Services in Domino 8.5 covering how to use XML and web services to provide access to Domino data. Both LotusScript and Java techniques are covered in this course. TLCC is offering a special introduction price through February 28th.
Simple LotusScript NotesDocumentCollection Iteration
Chris Toohey has posted information explaining how to use iterative development in LotusScript. He's also provided an explanation of how not to use it, saving you the experimentation time.
LotusUserGroup Developer Tips
LotusUserGroup.org has posted the February issue of Developer Tips. This month's tips include a couple of "post-Lotusphere" articles as well as "XML Parsing: DOM vs. SAX" and more.
Taking Notes Episode 112: - Meet Tim Clark of "The XCast Podcast"
Bruce Elgort talks with Tim Clark about his new podcasts on XPages in this 10-minute podcast.
New article: Lotusphere 2010: Hot fixes and cool news for Notes, Domino, and LotusLive
There's a Fix Pack for Notes and Domino, new features coming in 8.5.2, and some cool news about LotusLive.
Read this DominoPower article.
Rethinking Domino Administrator Help
Scott Treggiari says the Domino Administrator Documentation Team is thinking of re-working the help files associated with the Admin client. He's posted a short note on LotusUserGroup.org and provided a link to the forum.
XPages101 Online is here
Matt White has created a new website specifically for XPages training material. Here he describes the site and provides some links.
Don't Use The GetView Method In a Loop
Jake Howlett has posted a warning not to do as he did. He's even posted the code he used to uncover this performance sinkhole.
Wanted: Hosting/Infrastructure Engineer
Damien Katz says his firm is looking for an engineer. Preferred geographical location is either Bay Area or Berlin or, really, anyplace in between.
Support Content Highlights for Lotus Sametime (February 2010)
This is a list of articles, fixes, and more, on Lotus Sametime that have been posted recently. The list includes links to articles, Fix Central, and more.
SnTT: Accessing Archives on USB Hard Drives or: Watch for .acl files
Gregg Eldred's users were being denied access to their files after their mail was moved to a new hard drive. After some research he discovered what was locking the files. He's posted several links to help you out if you run into the same issue.
SnTT: Adding Google Analytics to the OpenNTF Xpages Wiki template
Sean Cull has been working on an XPages wiki product for OpenNtf and wanted to add Google Analytics. He's posted code and screen shots on how you can add Analytics to your templates.
Server Side Includes a bug since 6.5, Hotfix 851HF360
Keith Brooks found an SSI bug, the server didn't want to work with Firefox, that's apparently been around for a while. He's posted some information on the problem and the fix in case you've run into the problem.
Un-dead Lotus Notes Documents: How 'ghosts' can haunt your databases
Ghosts can haunt more than just the attic. This article from Ytria Labs discusses those "deleted" documents that reappear when you lease expect them and ways of getting rid of them permanently.
rEVERSE cAPS lOCK aCTION
Andre Guirard says that, though Notes may lack a "reverse case" function, it shouldn't be hard to write some code to change case. To prove his point, he's posted a couple of functions in LotusScript.
Spotty line numbering in Lotus Domino Designer 8.5.1
Tony Austin like the line numbering feature in Designer 8.5.1, he just wishes it were more consistent. He's posted some screen shots to show what he means.
Best Practices for Building Web Applications for Domino 8.5.1
This is a Redbook Wiki, not just a Redbook publication, so if you have something to add, you can. The Table of Contents is in place, along with some articles, but it looks like there are holes that need to be filled.
Microsoft OCS awareness in Lotus Connections and Websphere Portal?
Few companies run homogeneous systems. Carl Tyler has posted a couple of short videos demoing OCS awareness using an iWidget and provides links to some articles with more information.
Here are the slides and other materials from our Lotusphere session
Mary Beth Raven has posted the slides from her Show & Tell session on "Extending your reach by extending the sidebar".
Recommended Maintenance - Lotus Notes Traveler
If you use Traveler, IBM has released fix packs for versions 8.5.1, 8.5.0, and 8.0.1.
Symphony 3.0 beta signals another attack on Office
Beta 2 of Symphony 3.0 has been released by IBM. Symphony 3 is based on OpenOffice 3 code and can be downloaded for free.
Sample Database for Microsoft Office and Lotus Symphony Integration
John Head says he promised to make this database available to you during his Lotusphere sessions. It's now available for download here.
Have your Lotus Notes calendar display multiple time zones
Darren Duke has posted a 2.5 minute video showing you how to make the Notes calendar compute time zone changes for you.
SnTT: XPages Blank Calendar Control (Part 2), adding data
Keith Strickland has posted Part 2 in his series on using XPages in Notes. He's posted code and screen shots to make the information clearer.
New article: Lotusphere 2010: mobility and collaboration
This article continues our series on Lotusphere 2010. Last week, we discussed overall changes at Lotus and Project Vulcan. This week, we're looking at mobility and collaboration.
Read this DominoPower article.
Free Introduction to Domino Designer 8.5 course
The Learning Continuum Company has released a new course, Introduction to Domino Designer 8.5, available for free. This course provides the basics of getting started with Domino Designer 8.5 to develop Notes and Domino applications, including using XPages. This new course is available immediately.
Sometimes IBM Lotus Domino HTTP RPC Agents aren't the answer...
Chris Toohey was asked about improving speed on a Notes Domino application. He provides several suggestions on how to identify the problem and what ind of fixes you can implement.
Need your opinion on some new policy settings for Mail
Mary Beth Raven is looking for your input. Her team is working on some new policy settings and a new "cache mode" approach. She's posted full descriptions of the changes, so this is your chance to help with a future release.
Enabling DAOS on a database - new recommendation
Ulrich Krause knows DAOS can save you lots of disk space, when done correctly. Otherwise, you may end up using more space with DAOS. He's provided some commands to get things started correctly.
Admin 2010 and Lotus Developer 2010: Registration now open
Admin 2010 and Lotus Developer 2010 are coming to Boston, May 12-14. This year's presentations will include information on upgrading to 8.x, DAOS, XPages, and more. Sign up by February 19 to save $300.
Domino server slow? Have you checked...
Keith Brooks is tired of hearing how Domino is a bandwidth hog. He gives a list of seven items, things he's seen at various sites, you might want to check.
SnTT - How to "Smart Upgrade" 8.5.1 Fix Pack 1
Marc Champoux says you don't need Install Shield Tuner with this upgrade, it's ready to go right out of the box. He provides links to a PDF with the step-by-step process, the FixPack, and a couple of his previous articles to help you update your clients.
IBM Lotus Symphony 3 Beta 2 is now available
John Head says IBM has now posted Lotus Symphony 3 Beta 2 for download. He provides links to the download and a toolkit if you want to test it out.
Quickr 8.2 hotfix 9 is out
Rob Novak has posted a list of the problems addressed in this hotfix and a link to download it.
SnTT - Reminders for those Upgrading from R5
Keith Brooks' customer is upgrading, finally, from Domino 5.0.9a. It seems to have been a walk down memory lane for Keith as he rediscovers the changes since 2000.
Episode 011 - SpeedGeeking (XPages and UI Layout)
David Leedy has posted a podcast of the information from his SpeedGeeking session at Lotusphere. The podcast runs about 10 minutes.
BrainDump to Notes for Android - what is it?
Jens Bruntts has released a new app for Android that saves your "stuff" as small notes on the Android for later import into Notes as ToDos. He provides a 3-minute video to show how it works.
IdoNotes Episode 72 - EXCLUSIVE Gist launch from Lotusphere #ls10
Chris Miller talks with T.A. McCann about integrating Gist as a Notes plug-in in this podcast.
Two good Notes Tools
Alan Lepofsky provides links to a couple of free tools from IBM for Lotus Notes, the Notes 8.5.1 Reference Card and the SwiftMail Assistant 4.0.
All about Sidebar Panels
Mary Beth Raven explains Sidebars, panels, and shelves to help you find your way around the Notes client.
iNotes deployment issue
This Technote, #1412267, is titled "Security enhancements to iNotes may require additional configuration measures if hot fix is deployed". Basically, if you have Domino 8.5.1 FixPack 1 installed and use a proxy, you should read this Technote.
Adding Hyperlinks in Notes 8.5.1
Dwight Morse shows you the steps to adding hyperlinks to your documents in Notes 8.5.1
Lotusphere keynote available online
Volker Weber provides a link to the Lotusphere 2010 Opening Session presentation and the steps you need to follow to watch it. He also provides a link to Steve Job's presentation of the iPad if you'd like to watch it.
A Lotus Traveler gotcha
Andy Donaldson admits he forgot to read the documentation before applying a patch. Such oversights may not result in total failure. But. Andy is feeling somewhat chastened.
SnnT: Debug a broken TLS connection
Bastian Wieczorek was called on to help a friend figure out why a TLS connection wasn't working as expected. He provides a quick lesson in how to trouble-shoot the problem.
Word of Warning: Don't Download Symphony 3 Beta just yet
John Head has a warning for all you over-eager types - Symphony3Beta has not been posted yet by IBM. If you find it someplace, it isn't real, and you shouldn't download it.
First experiences with the next generation discussion template
Patrick Kwinten has finally gotten his servers upgraded to Domino 8.5.1 and is looking forward to using XPages. But. The Blue.css is giving him problems and he'd like some help.
How to turn on the File - Application - Install menu item in Notes
Mary Beth Raven has posted instructions on how you can enable your users to install Eclipse-based plug-ins in Notes 8 and above.
LotusScript: getSafeItem
Jerry Carter offers a short LotusScript function to help you look for NotesItems in a document when you don't know if they're there.
Learn How to Add BIRT Reporting to JSF Applications using RichFaces
This webinar will be presented by Virgil Dodson and Max Katz on February 9, 2010. The session covers the open source Eclipse BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool) technology and how to add reporting and data visualizations to JSF (JavaServer Faces) web applications.
SnappFiles: Native iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad client for Lotus Quickr
Rob Novak has posted information about a new, free, app available on the Apple App Store to let you get Quickr files on your Apple device. He includes a link for further information and downloading.
Mail Journaling and Mail Rules Problem...help?
Keith Brooks has a problem - all mail received in Domino is forwarded to Exchange, but some mail wasn't getting there. So journaling was turned on. Now no mail is getting through and Keith needs to find a fix.
Domino Limits - Releases 6.5.x, 7.x, 8.x
Genii Software mashed together those lists of limits that come with each version of Notes and Domino to produce a handy chart. Now, when the boss asks the limit on a whatever, you don't have to dig through that stack of paper on your desk to find it.
New article: 2010: A Lotusphere of change
Lotusphere 2010 was a Lotusphere of change -- not change to Lotusphere itself so much, but change at Lotus and change in Lotus.
Read this DominoPower article.
Using IBM Lotus Notes Domino Internet Site Document Redirect Rules
Chris Toohey discusses setting up Redirect Rules in Domino. He gives some basic information and says if you want something more detailed to let him know.
Authenticated Multi File Uploads - A possible solution
Mark Barton has been following Jake Howlett's issues with Flex and thinks he has an answer for Jake. Mark has posted his ideas for your consideration.
FP1 for Notes / Domino 8.5.1 is available
Dennis Ruddigkeit has posted links to the download and the list of fixes to help you out.
Flex App Basics 7: Alert Is To Flex as MessageBox Is To LotusScript
Jake Howlett uses his Contact Manager app to show you how message boxes work in Flex.
More BlackBerry Battery Tips: Seven Ways to Make Your Smartphone Last Longer
This article provides seven common-sense tips to help you extend the life of your BlackBerry's battery charge. Conversely, you could apply the tips in an attempt to "miss" those late-night calls.
TechCrunch back online after hacking attack
TechCrunch was down for a few hours earlier today after an attack brought it down. The site is now back up, in time for tomorrow's news from Apple.
Mash active and archived data using IBM Mashup Center and Optim
This developerWorks article shows how you can use IBM Mashup Center to modify a reporting mashup to combine data from a DB2 relational database with data that was archived using the Optim Data Growth Solution.
Links to all Lotusphere presentations
Volker Weber has posted links to all the Lotusphere 2010 presentations. The login requires your e-mail address and Lotusphere registration confirmation number.
What Happens at Lotusphere...
Keith Brooks says, unlike Las Vegas, what you learned at Lotusphere should be shared with others. To help jog your memory, he's written up some of what he regards as the important points.
Knowledge Collection: XPages
This collection provides links to a group of documents and resources on items and issues to take into consideration when using Lotus Domino 8.5 XPages.
Ubuntu and Notes 8.5.1 - how to configure
Joe Litton has posted some information to help you install the Notes 8.5.1 client on an Ubuntu 9.10 workstation. The client software was part of the registration package at Lotusphere 2010.
What mobile device platform should I write a SOTU v0.4 client for?
Chris Toohey is updating his Remote Console Command Utility for Notes/Domino and is wondering which mobile platform he should tackle first. He'd like your input before he goes too far.
Security Advisory: IBM Lotus Domino Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Gregg Eldred says this one hasn't appeared on the Lotus Security page yet but you should be aware of a potential Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in your Domino server.
Notes LS2J Quick Tip: Function for collecting method signatures
Jake Ochs says there are time when you need to declare and bind to a method explicitly, using the JNI signature. There's the usual way of doing this, then there's the quick tip Jake has posted here.
Support Content Highlights for IBM WebSphere Portal/ Web Content Management
This page lists information on new articles, patches, subscription information, and more that was posted during January 2010. It's a handy way to find what you might be looking for.
New article: Five trends for 2010
We'll have a lot to talk about in the coming weeks about all the Lotusphere announcements. This week, let's take a look at five trends you'll be talking about all year.
Read this DominoPower article.
Email archiving in your own private cloud
InBoxer Anti-Risk Appliance is an integrated system for email archiving, electronic discovery, compliance, and real-time content monitoring for email policy management that works with Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange. Your mail archives are held on servers in your own private, hosted cloud.
'Microsoft-free' virtual desktop startup gets $4m funding
IBM is providing $4 million to Virtual Bridges to build and market a Linux-based desktop as an alternative to Windows 7. The virtual desktop software would work with IBM's applications such as Lotus Symphony, Sametime, and Notes.
Open Mic: Planning for deployment of Lotus Sametime 8.5 - 27 January 2010
This hour-long conference call is designed as an open question & answer session covering deployment of Sametime 8.5. Questions can be submitted before the call begins.
Data Input Personnel Wanted
Jake Howlett is building a Contact Manager database to use for demonstrations. He's set it up so you can enter yourself, your favorite cartoon character, or your pets, but he'd like you to report any bugs you find in the process.
Mainsoft Previews Lotus Notes Integration with Sharepoint 2010
Mainsoft Corporation announced a preview of Mainsoft SharePoint Integrator for Lotus Notes version 2.5. The new version is expected to be available in the first half of 2010 to deliver the same document collaboration experience for Lotus Notes and Outlook users.
IBM bakes Lotus Notes for Android
Lotus Notes Traveler has already been ported to the iPhone and BlackBerry and will soon be available for Android-based phones. Even the server software for Notes Traveler will soon be available for Linux.
Notes and Timezones
Chris Harris is having some problems with timezones in Notes. The documents need to reflect the correct time at the home office, regardless of who, or where, in the world opens them.
Searching the contents of Notes/Domino design elements
Ross Hawkins saw Andre Guirard's post about exporting code so a code-checker could read it. Then he got to thinking. He's posted some more information on the problem and a way to use Powershell to help search.
Silanis Brings Electronic Signatures to IBM LotusLive Online Collaboration
Silanis Technology has announced e-SignLive and e-SignRoom electronic signature services for IBM LotusLive. The new services will be integrated with LotusLive to enable a secure, collaborative extranet environment.
Vondle Live Integrates Project and Data Management into IBM LotusLive
Bricsys has announced the integration of Vondle Live into IBM LotusLive. This integration of this cloud-based Project and Data Management System will be available in two versions: Vondle Live Basic and Vondle Live Pro.
Lotus Sets Off on 'Vulcanizing' Next-Gen Collaboration
"Project Vulcan", announced by IBM at Lotusphere, is currently a concept regarding the way collaboration software will integrate in the future. The idea will to allow collaboration whether the software is in the cloud or on the corporate network.
Initializing Java Tooling
Apparently Mike Sobczak is tired of waiting for Java Tooling to load every time he starts DDE. He's wondering if someone knows how to turn it off.
Lotusphere Live Bloggs
Lotusphere is now in full swing and a number of bloggers are posting live from Orlando to keep you updated. Included are: Rocky Oliver, Nathan Freeman, Keith Strickland, John Head, and, of course, the official LotusphereBlog.
Xpages - Document has been modified or corrupted since signed Solution
Jerry Shelley kept getting an error saying a document had been corrupted. He tried the usual fixes without luck. He's posted the fix he found for the problem.
EASY Software Debuts Advanced Archiving and Document Management Solutions
EASY Software is introducing EASY NOTES for IBM Lotus Notes and Domino letting users search and create archived documents directly from Lotus Notes. EASY NOTES reduces the load on Lotus Notes databases resulting in better server performance and faster response time.
CertFX releases new practice test
CertFX has released LOT-953, the IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Intermediate Skills practice test. The practice test includes 168 questions and explanations to help you get ready for the certification test.
New Permessa Software Release Achieves Lotus Sametime Compliance
Permessa Control! version 6 is now available. Permessa Email Control! v6 and Permessa IM Control! v6 provide monitoring, reporting and compliance for IBM Lotus Domino and Lotus Sametime.
Microsoft Exchange Team Fires Back at IBM Ahead of Lotusphere
Microsoft is offering training vouchers to the first 500 Lotus Notes professionals who want to learn Exchange, SharePoint, and other Microsoft software.
IBM to unveil deep, broad cloud strategy at Lotusphere
Lotusphere, starting Sunday, is expected to showcase IBM's commitment to cloud computing and collaboration. Also on the list of highlights is a preview of Notes 9.
Synaptris Launches "FewClix" Beta for Lotus Notes Email Users
Synaptris has opened a public beta for FewClix, an e-mail productivity add-on for Lotus Notes. FewClix allows users to customize their mailbox, quickly find messages, and use their e-mail network to extend their social network.
CommonTime now supports the Motorola Droid and Google Nexus One
CommonTime has announced support for the Android OS Motorola Droid and Google Nexus One with its latest release of the mSuite platform, mSuite 5.12 for Lotus Notes users.
New article: More about Domino log files
In this article, Senior Technical Editor Mick Moignard looks deeper into what causes log databases to get large. He also looks at some of the information that's recorded in the log,nsf, and then adds some more ideas about how you can deal with it.
Read this DominoPower article.
Panasonic flees Microsoft Exchange for IBM cloud
Panasonic has decided to move its users to LotusLive hosted e-mail and toss out Microsoft's Exchange. The initial migration is expected to include 100,000 employees.
Extending dijit.Tree with refresh method
Frank van der Linden wanted to refresh the tree of a Notesview he'd created, but couldn't find a way to do it using dijit.Tree. Some searching turned up a JavaScript method to accomplish the task.
Another Quickr usage dilemma
David Schaffer has a user - a boss - with a problem. He travels a lot and if people send him Quickr links instead of document copies, he can't access the documents. David is wondering if anyone has a better idea than waiting for the internet to reach "everywhere".
SnTT - Deploying R8.5.1 Clients
Marc Champoux has updated his presentation on using Smart Upgrade, the Install Shield Tuner, SURunAsWizard, and Policies to deploy 8.5.1 clients. He's corrected the mis-step where the client wouldn't log you into Sametime on startup.
How to build a Workflow app?
Curt Stone offers step one, and maybe step two, of building a Notes application that does workflow. He also provides suggestions on sources for more information.
When Formulas Fail You
Peter Woodford subtitled this article, "An Alternate Way to Search for Elusive Notes Documents". In it he shows you how to use Ytria's ScanEZ to find documents.
What do YOU think will be discussed in BOF666?
Ben Langhinrichs has added a Birds of a Feather session to the Lotusphere line-up. The session may, or may not, show up in the program or it could be there with a different number. So he's posted the session title and description to help you find it.
XPages: Developer Tool - Deep dive into the XPages API
Tommy Valand has posted a demo app with a custom control you can download and study to see how the API works. He's also posted an animated GIF showing it in action.
Frustrated bug hunters to expose a flaw a day for a month
Each day, between now and the first of February, Russian security firm Intevydis intends to publish details of bugs it has discovered in enterprise applications. On the list are Zeus Web Server, MySQL, Lotus Domino and Informix, and Novell eDirectory.
IBM is changing their Sametime Gateway address - the day before Lotusphere
Chris Miller recently learned that IBM will move their Sametime Gateway to a new address on the Internet. If your firm communicates gateway to gateway with IBM, you will be affected.
Flex App Basics 1: Building Your Views Remotely
Jake Howlett has started a series of articles to help you get a Flex app to integrate with a Domino backend. This first lesson is concerned with building views.
Blackberry clients for Lotus Connections and Lotus Quickr announced
Last year at Lotusphere RIM made a promise to Notes users. Now Stuart McIntyre has posted the official word from IBM on two new clients for BlackBerrys.
LotusIDC on YouTube: Adding an article to a Lotus product wiki
If you've wanted to start a wiki on the IBM Lotus Information Development Center site but weren't sure how, there's now a short video showing you how. Chris Toohey has posted the 1-minute video here.
Using Sametime Gateway? Be aware of new IP for Google Talk
Jeanmarie White says, if you're using Sametime Gateway to connect to Google Talk, a new IP address has been added. She provides links to help you get your gateway updated.
Lotusphere 2010
The countdown has begun. The last chance to get a discount on your ticket is Thursday, January 14 for sessions beginning Sunday, January 17.
IT personality types: 8 profiles in geekdom
It has nothing to do with Notes, it's just for a bit of fun on a Monday, but I bet you have a number of these types in your company.
"2 Minutes With" Interview Podcasts
LotusUserGroup.org has posted a number of short podcasts with a variety of people. The podcasts are divided into three groups, covering a variety of topics - The Gurus, Lotus, and Our Members.
Don't foget to come to the UX lab at Lotusphere
Mary Beth Raven has posted a lot information about new features in Sametime 8.5 recently and wants you to come test all the new features while you're at Lotusphere. If you're not sure what the UX lab is - Mary Beth and Julie Forgo did a Taking Notes Episode recently to discuss it.
Multiple Monitors, Missing Admin or Designer Clients, and notes.ini mojo
Devin Olson, like many of us, has multiple monitors which isn't too bad except Notes remembers these things. He explains where to find the window size/placement strings in Notes.ini so you can bring the windows back from the edge of your monitor.
OPEN THREAD: What is Missing in Domino Designer?
Jake Ochs has opened this page to collect comments from you as to what you think might be added to DDE to make it even better.
New article: DominoPower TV Episode 1: Inside a strategy session with Teamstudio
Welcome to a new and exciting aspect of the DominoPower experience: DominoPower TV. Every month or so, we'll have a new episode, featuring interviews with some of the most interesting and well-informed members of the Lotus community.
Read this DominoPower article.
Laserfiche and FileTek Team to Deliver Intelligent Email Archive Solution
Laserfiche and FileTek have teamed to create the Trusted Edge Intelligent Email Archive for Laserfiche, a policy-driven solution enabling secure, enterprise-wide email management, for both Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange, while reducing the burden of eDiscovery and compliance.
Saving an email directly to the file system from Lotus Notes
While it isn't a method normally approved, for security reasons, Andy Porter knows how set in their ways users can get. So. Andy provides a link to something from OpenNTF to help make this possible in Notes.
Webcast: Upgrade and Migration from Lotus Connections V2.0 to V2.5
IBM Development and Support will host a webcast on Wednesday January 13th from 9:00 am - 10:30 am eastern US time (2:00 pm GMT) on migrating to Lotus Connections 2.5. Pre-registration is not required.
SNTT: Export all code of an NSF to file system
Andre Guirard needed to be able to export all the code from an NSF to disk so a code-check could be run. Since this isn't a usual request, he's posted the directions just in case you need to do the same thing.
You've installed Sametime 8.5, it isn't working, what now?
Carl Tyler was trouble shooting Sametime 8.5 when he noticed a problem. It seems the information on the Sametime 8.5 Infocenter hasn't been updated to reflect the released version. So Carl has posted a list of log-file locations to help you out.
Suggestions for Lotusphere 2010
If you're going to Lotusphere 2010, especially if this is your first time, Rocky Oliver provides some tips to help make your trip more enjoyable.
Notes Standard - how to turn off composite application display
Mike Sobczak's users like the Standard client, they just don't like how long it takes for some applications to load. He's looking for suggestions on how to get the best of both worlds.
Download of Accounts.nsf - Domino and/or LAMP
Jake Howlett has heard from a number of people who wanted a copy of his Accounts database, so he's posted two versions of it so you can try it out.
TextGuard Enterprise provides enterprise solution for Mobile Archiving
TextGuard announced and upgrade to their Enterprise solution to integrate with existing enterprise-size archiving solutions. TextGuard Enterprise was developed for large regulated organizations for SMS archiving, SMS monitoring, logging, reviewing and supervision of electronic communications on mobile devices including text messages, pin to pin, and BlackBerry Messenger.
Teamstudio Edition 25 Now Available for Download
Teamstudio Edition 25, with full support for IBM Lotus Notes and Domino version 8.5.1, is now available. Edition 25 now enables Teamstudio to integrate even more tightly with the new Eclipse-based Domino Designer.
Problem and Solution installing BrightKite on my Blackberry
Mitch Cohen uses BrightKite on his BlackBerry but had trouble logging in to the service. He wanted to be sure it was ready to use for "IdoCheckin" at Lotusphere so he did some more research.
BlackBerry Sessions App submitted to RIM App World
Tim Davis has submitted his LSMobile BlackBerry Sessions app to RIM App World for approval. If all goes well, you'll be able to use it at Lotusphere.
UChear Episode two podcast - Sametime 8.5 Questions
Carl Tyler is soliciting your help. He's getting ready to record a podcast on Sametime 8.5 and wants to know what you'd like to have addressed.
Tales from an Admin Perspective: Code Sleuth
John James has posted a bit of code that caused slowness in a database and wants to know if you can spot the problem.
Setting the Dojo djConfig variable in XPages
Declan Sciolla-Lynch explains how to enable the Firebug Lite debugger built into Domino 8.5.1 to use with Dojo and XPages.
The Lotusphere 2010 hog ride
While my initial thought was along the lines of, "where are they going to get pigs large enough for people to ride?", this actually refers to those motorized devices known as Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Red Sox Beat Yankees at Fenway Park, April 10, 2010
While the game will be played the month before the Admin2010 event in Boston, you can keep your eye on the "home team" with this app from creative:interactive while you wait for the big day.
Quickr Domino 8.2 Fix Pack 7 (FP7) is available
Darren Duke has posted the listed of fixes in FP7 and a link to the fix pack at Fix Central.
SnTT: When Deny Lists Don't Work
Gregg Eldred has posted a story of the dreaded "Deny Access List side effects" as told to him by a Domino admin. Consider his warning before you fall into the same trap.
It's not JUST the name...(Domino Web Server URLs - Design Elements Revisited)
Robert Baehr thinks there may be a bug in the system. He posted his first analysis a few days ago, before the Christmas eggnog. Now he has more information and he's asking for your help to understand it.
Tall tales of tech -- that happen to be true
This article includes snippets of tales, and links to many others, involving the "dangers" of working in tech. They're funny, as long as they didn't happen to you, sad, and oh so true.
Sametime 8.5 system console installer problem
Dennis van Remortel has been working on a basic Sametime system console installation. Unfortunately, he's run into some problems. If you're thinking of installing it, you may want to check this post and the responses.
What's in a name? Nasty Domino (possible) bug!
Robert Baehr has been working with the Domino 8.5.1 Web Server and thinks he may have found a bug in the way it handles Domino-specific URLs. He's written up the scenario, with pictures, to explain the problem.
Nice video series for creating applets in Eclipse
Bob Balfe has posted a link to some Java training videos by John Montgomery. Each of the ten videos each run for several minutes, covering different aspects of creating applets.
New article: Say goodbye to the Uh-Ohs. Long live the Tens.
Ten years have gone by since we all worried about Y2K and we're still not driving flying cars.
Read this DominoPower article.
Lotus Protector - The story begins
Victor Toal thought the year-end lull would be a good time to test the new Lotus Protector software. After a bad start, it's configured and ready to start catching spam.
RESTful Java Web Services from Pack Publishing - First Impressions
Chris Toohey offers his opinion of this book, with a slant for Notes/Domino developers. He also provides a link to the publisher's website in case you want to buy a copy.
NotesTracker Guide for version 5.1
Tony Austin wants to let you know the guide is now available for NotesTracker 5.1. If you use NotesTracker to keep track of your databases, the guide is useful.
Christmas present: Blue UI FrameWork released
Bastian Wieczorek's Blue UI FrameWork is now available on OpenNTF.org. The framework provides a starting point for Notes applications.
How to Determine the Fixpack Level of TDI 6.1.x
Mitch Cohen needed to know if his server was running Tivoli Directory Integrator with Fix Pack 6 or not. So he looked up the Technote, again, and posted a link on his blog.
Sametime 8.5 Windows Service Installer
Carl Tyler got tired of having to add Sametime services in as Windows services when he was testing builds. He's created a Windows EXE file to do the work and posted on this page for your use.
Domino DXL and Agent Restrictions
Julian Robichaux discovered, apparently the hard way, if you don't include "exporter.setOutputDOCTYPE(false);" in your agent, the Domino server will complain.
Sametime 8.5 - Should You Wait and Other Burning Questions?
Gabriella Davis has posted answers to questions she's been asked regarding the upgrade to Sametime 8.5. If you're debating whether to upgrade, you might want to check this out.
Taking Notes Episode 103: 2009.12.22 - Sametime 8.5 with Carl Tyler
This hour-long podcast covers what you should expect with your Sametime 8.5 upgrade with asides for the Lotusphere Session iPhone app and more.
Domino 8.5.1 on OpenSUSE Parts 6A - 6E (Network Bridge and Shared Folders)
Devin Olson has posted five short videos covering how to set up your Domino 8.5.1 servers on OpenSUSE 11.1 (64 bit).
What do you install to use Sametime 8.5 ?
Carl Tyler has posted a chart to help you figure out what you need to install for the different features of Sametime 8.5 and whether you need one server or two. He also suggests doing a test install to make sure you've got everything you need.
Downloading Sametime 8.5 Standard
Mitch Cohen downloaded his copy of Sametime 8.5. It's rather large, so be prepared to go out for a coffee, or candy, break while it downloads.
Windows error symphony
Albert Buendia has posted a two-minute video... giggle... of... giggle... Windows error messages... giggle... put to music. Interspersed with the myriad error messages are several blue screens, and even a couple of red screens.
New article: Why your log.nsf might not be purging properly
A reader wants to know if his 11gb log.nsf file is too big. It is. We explore how to make sure log file purging works properly.
Read this DominoPower article.
Updating the Design of the Domino Blog
Denny Russell knows at least some of you use the Domino Blog template right out of the box. He offers some tips on changing the defaults a bit to make the design your own.
Register for Lotusphere before the price goes up (Jan 14)
Mary Beth Raven suggests you give yourself a present by signing up for Lotusphere now, before the price goes up. She hopes to see you there.
SnTT: Put Google Site Search Results in the Content pane of BlogSphere
Keith Strickland has been working to get a Google Custom Search (CSE) engine set up to search his site, without going to the internet. He's posted some of the methods that didn't work and one that did.
Problem With Multiple Values in a View
Kathy Brown was setting up an application with multiple values as separate entries in a view and an agent to get those values that just wasn't returning the right results. She finally found an SPR to help her fix the problem. She provides a link to the SPR and a quick explanation.
Add your own Search scopes in Notes 8.5.1 (or hide ones you never use!)
Mary Beth Raven describes, with pictures, one of the new features of Notes 8.5.1. If you use the search feature a lot, you'll want to remember this one.
December 2009 Sys Admin Tips is out
Chris Miller says the Sys Admin Tips are now available on the LotusUserGroup.org. He provides the list of items in this issue and a link.
Lotusphere Sessions iPhone app is awaiting approval
Tim Davis finished re-writing the Lotusphere Sessions app for the iPhone and submitted it to Apple for approval. With luck it will be approved and available in time for the opening session in Orlando.
Developing a Mozilla Firefox plug-in for CMIS
This article on developerWorks gives an overview of Content Management Interoperability Services (CMIS) and provides an example of how to use these services with Mozilla Firefox.
Lotus Notes - Symphony desktop icons a confusing array of orange-y to you?
Craig Wiseman has posted a link to let you vote on altering the desktop icons for Notes and Symphony. There are seven icons, all the same size and color, with different designs right now. The suggestion is to add additional colors.
Design by committee
Volker Weber has posted a 2-minute video on a committee effort at designing a stop sign that may make you want to cry and laugh at the same time.
SNTT: LotusScript to remove the Prohibit Design Refresh flag
Sean Cull needed to replace the design on some applications where the "prohibit design refresh" flag was set. He found some code and wrote an agent to simplify things, which he has posted for download.
SnnT: Configure Eclipse 3.4.2 for Lotus Notes 8.5.1
Bastian Wieczorek has written a short explanation of how to set up Eclipse 3.4.2 on Win XP SP2 to work with Notes 8.5.1 Admin and Designer clients manually. Or you can use the Lotus Expeditor Toolkit to do the configuration automatically.
CommonTime - Getting Android ready for business
CommonTime has released mSuite v5.11, to support the Android smartphones Acer Liquid, HTC Droid Eris, Motorola Cliq and HTC Hero. mSuite now extends compatibility to iPhone OS, Palm webOS, Windows Mobile and selected Android and Nokia Symbian devices.
RAP or GWT - Which Java-Based AJAX Technology is for You?
In this 37-minute video, recorded at EclipseCon 2009, Dan Rubel and Mark Russell review the same application implemented once using GWT and a second time using RAP to help you understand the benefits of each.
C.U.L.T. shirt 2010 Top 10: Top 10 things "Lotus Knows"
Rocky Oliver and Andrew Pollack are working on the C.U.L.T. T-shirt for Lotusphere 2010 and need your help. They're looking for a list of things "Lotus Knows", or maybe, doesn't know.
Lotus Domino Designer wiki
You've got the new Domino Designer and aren't sure what to do with it? This wiki from IBM provides articles on Getting Started, Developing Applications, a Media Gallery, and more.
Lotus Quickr 8.2 Hot Fix Installation
Marc Champoux was upgrading his Quickr servers when one of them started throwing exception messages, "Notes initialization failure - err 421". He's posted the solution.
22 Million E-Mails Missing From Bush White House Found
After all the questions asked about missing e-mail, the missing messages were found, conveniently mis-labeled, probably in the basement.
Project Honey Pot Statistics
Ever wonder about how long it takes a spammer to start using a stolen address? This is just one of the statistics gathered by Project Honey Pot.
TwitNotes 1.0.13 available
Mikkel Heisterberg has posted the list of changes in TwitNotes 1.0.13, now including retweet and SSL support. If you use TwitNotes there's a handy link for upgrading.
New article: The editorial strikes back
Last week, we picked on the sloppy analysis of a market research firm. This week, the analyst writes to us complaining about being picked on. So we pick on him again.
Read this DominoPower article.
A Lotus Notes Application Signing Primer
Peter Woodford, of Ytria, offers a brief explanation, with pictures, of design element signatures and how they can be used in Notes security. Peter explains the good, bad, and downright ugly ways signing can be used.
New Notes and Domino 8.5 LotusScript course
"Using LotusScript in Domino Web Applications" from TLCC is for experienced LotusScript programmers who want to learn techniques for Domino web applications. This course has many practical uses of WebQuerySave and WebQueryOpen agents to create dynamic websites. Until December 31st, this course is on sale for $249.
Profile your LotusScript Agents
Bruce Lill had to clean up his servers recently because of performance problems. Then he started at looking why there were problems. He provides some charts to help explain.
New Notes and Domino 8.5 Java courses
The Learning Continuum Company (TLCC) has two new Java programming courses designed for the Domino developer with no Java experience. "Beginner Java Programming for Notes and Domino 8.5" introduces the Java language and the Domino Object Model while "Intermediate Java Programming for Notes and Domino 8.5" covers advanced Java techniques for accessing web pages, debugging, and working with strings and arrays. You get both Java courses with TLCC's "Java Programming for Notes Domino 8.5 Package" until December 31st for only $1,199.
A new 419 Scam arrived this morning and I just couldnt resist
Many of us are tempted to do something like what Steve McDonagh did. This is probably not the "best" way to respond these scams, and certainly not a method we'd want everyone in the office to copy, but it is tempting.
Open an email in a new window
Lisa Duke has posted a 1-minute video on how to open an e-mail in a new window in Notes 8.5.1.
Eclipse Foundation Brings Its Marketplace to Light
The Eclipse Foundation has opened a new Eclipse Marketplace to replace the Eclipse Plug-in Central (EPIC) website. The Eclipse Foundation is considering starting an AppStore in 2010.
Get the most out of your training budget
THE VIEW can help you stay up-to-date in 2010. This month the featured article is, "Get on the Fast Track to XPages Fluency", how to work with XPages in Domino Designer 8.5 and discover the power of server-side JavaScript.
Lotus Notes on the Android Acer Liquid with CommonTime
CommonTime has issued updated mSuite and mNotes Wireless releases to work with Acer's new Android Liquid A1 handset.
ST-SnTT - The dreaded STPOLICY.EXE Error
Keith Brooks knows that Sametime 8.0.2 is not certified to run with Domino 8.5.x however, Keith also knows it can be made to work. He even provides a link to the Technote on the issue.
Domino 8.5.1 on OpenSUSE Parts 5A - 5D
Devin Olson has posted four short - 4-6 minutes each - videos on how to set up Lotus Domino 8.5.1 on OpenSUSE 11.1 in VirtualBox 3.0.8 on Microsoft Windows 7.
SnTT: Phone Lookup Widget
Bastian Wieczorek knows it can be a drag to open a large, server-based, Names.nsf just to find a phone number. His "Phone Lookup Widget" makes such searches quicker.
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