Notes / Domino by Ales Lichtenberg 

Domino Auto Update Task (AUT) problem with language versions  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 4/4/22, 3:13 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

With several other Domino admins and customers, I consulted problem with upgrading the Notes client V12.x using AUT (Domino Auto Update Task). The English version worked correctly, but in our case the Czech version did not work. Everything was configured correctly, but the upgrade itself failed to start. After consulting with HCL Support, the workaround is relatively simple.

HCL Domino 12.0.1 IF2 available  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 3/4/22, 1:58 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Next IF2 for Domino 12.0.1was released today. All fixies are listed in the table. Check Flexnet.

Compact system databases with minimal Domino server downtime - Ales Lichtenberg  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 3/2/22, 3:23 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Each of us has to deal with maintenance, especially “compact” system databases such as log.nsf, admin4.nsf, events4.nsf, ddm.nsf and so on. Yes, just turn off the Domino server and take the compact offline. Depending on the size of the databases, server downtime increases. However, there is an option to minimize server downtime. Since of Domino 9.0.x, there is a compact with these parameters

HCL Traveler has ended supporting HTTP (without SSL)  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 11/16/21, 6:01 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

With today’s update (November 15) HCL Verse for Android, HCL Traveler Companion for iOS and HCL ToDo for iOS has ended HTTP configuration support and only HTTPs are no longer supported. This applies from these versions: HCL Verse pro Android (12.0.5) HCL Companion pro iOS (12.0.2) HCL To Do pro iOS (12.0.2)

How I solved the problem Sametime integration with iNotes / Verse  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/27/21, 3:42 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

I recently worked on one integration of Sametime V 11.6 with iNotes and Verse (2.2.0). I configured everything as usual, but I still couldn’t get Sametime up and running with iNotes and Verse. Although this has been described in the documentation, discussion forums or on various blogs, I would like to remind you once again that certain parameters need to be used.

Some interesting video sources of HCL Digital Solutions for Summer  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/22/21, 8:34 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

HCL publishes short video tutorials on its YouTube channel, so I chose a few for the holiday time. Here are a few links.

HCL Domino V12 - TOTP configuration  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 6/21/21, 2:00 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

At the June SUTOL Cafe, I talked about the Timed One Time Password (TOTP) provides an additional layer of security (two-factor authentication) configuration, which is a new feature in Domino V 12. A simple guide is in the presentation

HCL Domino/Notes 12 (Beta 3) - integrated Backup and Restore solution   

By Ales Lichtenberg | 4/6/21, 7:11 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

One of the new features you will find in Beta 3 HCL Domino/Notes 12 is the integrated Backup and Restore. After installing this release, I tested this new functionality with a backup on my home NAS.

End of HTTP (non-SSL) support for HCL Traveler mobile clients  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 3/31/21, 2:24 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

End of HTTP (non-SSL) support for HCL Traveler mobile clients - Ales Lichtenberg If you are still using only HTTP for Traveler, prepare for the end of support on October 21, 2021. From then on, only HTTPs will be supported.

HCL Verse 2.0.1 -New Features and Fix List  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 12/8/20, 2:08 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

A new release of HCL Verse 2.0.1 (On-Premises) is available on Flexnet. What does it bring new and what repairs does it contain?

Notes client 11.0.1 in Windows 10 is blurred at scale and layout display 125%  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 12/2/20, 2:11 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

I received a request to resolve the following issue. After upgrading the Notes client from 9.0.1 to 11.0.1 on a Windows 10 laptop and the recommended display of 125% (Scale and layout), the Notes client and all applications were a bit blurry. The same problem can be reproduced when set to 150%

How to increase the document summary data limit (Notes App.)  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/4/20, 1:22 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

Do you see it in any Notes application: “Field is too large (32K) or View’s column & selection formulas are too large“? As of Domino / Notes 9.0.x, there is a solution to get rid of this “error” and increase the limit to 16 MB.

How to install HCL Verse 2.0 as a standalone app   

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/17/20, 9:55 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

One of the main innovation in HCL Verse 2.0 is the ability to install and run Verse as a standalone browser application based on Progressive Web Application (PWA) technology. So it’s not just a tab stored in your browser, but it works as a standalone application.

You know the keyboard shortcuts for Verse On-Premises?  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/3/20, 1:34 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

As we are used to in other applications, Verse On-Premises (VOP) also has its keyboard shortcuts. You can find them in the documentation. I listed them here too.

My install manual "HCL Sametime V11.0 - Step by Step" is out   

By Ales Lichtenberg | 6/22/20, 5:37 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

According to previous announcements, I tried to create first version a step by step installation manual for HCL Sametime V11.0. I would very much appreciate your reactions, ideas, comments that I could still include or correct in the manual. I hope that at least someone will be helped by this document.

Custom image for the Notes client Workspace background by a policy  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 6/18/20, 4:56 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by John Oldenburger

In Notes Client V11, you can set your own image for the Workspace background. You may want everyone in your company to have the same background, such as a picture with company logo. There is a way to distribute an image with a background, including setting that background to all or selected users.

Engage 2020 – Day 2 – Summary  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 3/5/20, 1:29 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Although Day 1 was long, the start of Day 2, which was already at 8 am, did not allow much rest. The composition of the program did not allow a thorough tour of the zoo, but Burgers’ Ocean really surprised me.

Components no longer included in HCL Domino 11 - Ales Lichtenberg  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 2/27/20, 1:48 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Heiko Voigt

With the release of HCL Domino V11, some components that were in previous releases were also removed.

Limits of HCL Notes V11  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 2/24/20, 10:56 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

Limits of HCL Notes V11 - Ales Lichtenberg Do you know the limits of HCL Notes V11? Here is a clear table, which is also part of the documentation. You may find this summary useful sometimes.

Verse on-Premises or iNotes? Default or option?  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 2/6/20, 4:07 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

Verse On-Premises (VOP) is already in version 1.0.9.A. Most users are still used to accessing mail from a web browser using iNotes. Do you want to set VOP as default or give users a option between iNotes and VOP? Upgrade your design or create a new iwaredir from the template included in the VOP 1.0.9 or 1.0.9.A package.

HCL Domino V11 - Authenticating web users against the Notes ID passwords in the ID vault  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 1/14/20, 3:42 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Starting with Domino V11, you can configure Domino to use an ID vault password to authenticate web users accessing the server. If enabled uses the Domino server to authenticate users to HCL Verse, HCL iNotes with their Notes ID and passwords stored in IDVault. With this feature, users only can to remember their password in the file ID.

What's new in the final release - Domino server V11  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 1/6/20, 4:14 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

I continue with the previous article about news in final release, where I summarized news in Notes client and iNotes V11. However, most features require a Domino V11 server. Here is a summary of news for the Domino server.

Year 2019 - Summary  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 12/29/19, 10:34 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

The year 2019 is over. For me personally it was a very successful year in terms of work. I would therefore like to summarize the important events in which I have somehow participated.

First release of HCL Nomad for Android Tablets is available  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 12/13/19, 3:27 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Starting today on Google Play, you’ll find the first release of HCL Nomad for Android Tablets. You can find the application on this LINK. Documentation is here LINK. What are the system requirements and limitations of this release?

HCL Traveler V11 - what to expect  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 12/4/19, 3:11 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by John Oldenburger

HCL Traveler V11 – what to expect. HCL Domino / Notes V11 and HCL Sametime 11 are coming, along with HCL Traveler V11. What’s new in Domino / Notes and Sametime has been mentioned many times. What does the Traveler V11 bring?

The SUTOL Conference 2019 is over. Yes, it makes sense  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 11/22/19, 4:51 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Every autumn we organize a technical conference with the Czech user group SUTOL. The same was true this year, when we met at a traditional place in Prague. We have carefully selected topics so that both administrators and developers will find their way. And I think the program was successful because 124 participants were registered and it really arrived.

World Premiere of Domino, Notes, and Sametime v11, December 4  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 10/24/19, 4:31 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

Get ready for the World Premiere of Domino, Notes, and Sametime v11, and Connections v6.5. This will be a historic day, marking the first major product releases for these iconic products under HCL Digital Solutions. Tune in live to hear the latest product features, hear from thought leaders, and find out how you can upgrade to the latest versions.

How to view the version of Verse On-Premises being use  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/23/19, 6:13 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

Can a user find out which version of Verse On-Premises is used to access their mail database in a browser? Yes, but it’s not quite user friendly. Someone would look for it somewhere in “About”, but you need to click a little more.

Verse On-Premises 1.0.8 unavailable mail DB archive  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/13/19, 2:53 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by John Oldenburger

You may not see the option to open an archive database after upgrading to Verse On-Premises 1.0.8. If you have a “simple” solution where you have a manually created archive DB of your mail (without applying the policy), you probably won’t see this new option to open it to the VOP as described here LINK.

First month with HCL software  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 8/5/19, 3:07 PM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse

We have completed the first month when HCL fully took over from IBM Collaboration software (Domino, Notes, Sametime, Connections …..). Information comes from all sides, we gain access to individual systems. Everything is not going smoothly, but from my own experience I know that the people of each teams are trying to help. I wish everything was successful and thanks to all HCL people and customers for patience.