Recent by Matteo Bisi
HCL Connections 7.0 : how fix possible issue on side by side database migration with dbt.jar for Wikis,Files and Metrics db 
By Matteo Bisi | 4/28/22 4:57 PM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Oliver Busse
In this period I'm working on HCL Connections migrations from 6.0 to 7.0 and I'm using the side by side approach. While I'm during this job, I prefer to use the dbt.jar for database migrations because this could help me to identify and fix issue at db schema level.
In this migrations I had some issue with Wikis, Files (the same for both db) and Metrics
HCL Connections 7.0 - CFix.70.2202 released
By Matteo Bisi | 3/2/22 3:22 PM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Oliver Busse
HCL some days ago has released the last and greatest update of 2022 for Connections 7.0, named CFix.70.2202 that will brings the release of your Connections to v7.0.0.0 build IC7.0_Integration_20220216-1736.
HCL Digital experience : database-transfer ConfigEngine process ending prematurely in Kubernetes Environments read this to fix it
By Matteo Bisi | 12/20/21 11:55 PM | Infrastructure - Digital Experience | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
We are living the hard days before the end year holidays.
Between 2 HCL Connections go-live, log4j issue and some more crazy things I'm also working on my first HCL Digital experience ( Formerly Known As WebSphere Portal ) 9.5 CF199 deployment for a customer in Kubernetes.
Following the default deployment in a Kubernetes environment the portal, cwprofile and the WebSphere console are deployed as default behind an ambassador service used for ingress on port 80 and 443 but, after I have started the db-transfer migration and reached the restart step , the wizard became unresponsive and the process failed.
HCL Connections - how customize user invite theme
By Matteo Bisi | 11/16/21 6:02 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
HCL Connections is a customizable product, using the traditional way with " <CNX-CUSTOMIZATION-DIR> " or using customizer.
During this days we are working on an upgrade to version 7 where the whole cnx theme it was supposed to be customized in red even the Invite guest
After some test without the result , because the HCL documentation was not updated (invite application is NOT mentioned even reading version 7.0 doc) we have found the correct path in a css comment ....
HCL Docs 201, some essential info for newbie to be able to install it on Linux
By Matteo Bisi | 9/10/21 1:51 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
As you know , HCL Connections have a complementary sw named Docs, that is able to add the feature to view/edit "office" files inside Connections directly into the Browser.
During last years I've installed several of this, some complete, some limited to the Viewer/Converter part and what I like to write is the official docs it's a total mess and for a newbie it's not useful and full of wrong advice.
HCL Sametime 11.6 and MongoDB 4.4 - how to enable mongo security correctly
By Matteo Bisi | 6/14/21 1:53 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
HCL Sametime 11.6 is supporting MongoDB 4.4 and this is the suggested version in case of new install.
One of the suggested steps during a Community setup is enable the Mongo security as described here , but the steps there are not enough, because 4.4 version in case of replica set , require also the creation and the use of a shared key to every Mongo server involved in the replica set, even if the replica set is composed by 1 node.
How to install correctly Sametime Community over Domino 11.0.1 FP3 on linux
By Matteo Bisi | 6/9/21 9:44 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
During last weeks I'm working mostly on HCL Sametime preparing some meetings environments.
After the release of the 11.6 we have noted the server wasn't able to start if installed after FP3 of Domino 11.0.1.
The issue is similar to the Traveler issue , but we have fixed it in this way:
how fix bad request error when login with Spnego SSO enabled
By Matteo Bisi | 4/26/21 2:53 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
One of my HCL Customers has reported the following error
Bad Request
Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand.
Size of a request header field exceeds server limit.
when some users was trying to login.
How to create and manage an SSL certificate inside a kdb file from command line
By Matteo Bisi | 10/21/20 2:56 AM | Infrastructure - Digital Experience | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
Today I was working for one of my HCL DX customers and one of the tasks needed was change the SSL certificate used by the IBM HTTP Server.
During past days I have generated and tested the certificate directly from Ikeman utility using an IHS 8.5.5.FP16 without issue but on a 8.5.5 OLD FixPack server starting the service I was getting
Configuration Failed
After checks on IBM docs I saw several upgrades related to KDB during the years and Fixpacks so I decided to try to create a new KDB directly from this 8.5.5 old FP server.
HCL Sametime 11 FP1 - what's chek if file transfer isn't working as expected
By Matteo Bisi | 5/31/20 3:18 PM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Andi Kress
During my last HCL Sametime 11 Fp1 setup I've realized the file tranfer wasn't working (apparentely the file will be sent but never received).
Engage 2020 , another great event ! Some thoughts about it with my presentation deck
By Matteo Bisi | 3/5/20 10:58 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by John Oldenburger
This week I had the pleasure to be part of Engage 2020 , the biggest European user group related to HCL Digital solution software (Domino,Sametime,Connections,Dx) that has been in Arnhem (NL) with more than 400 peoples. HCL: the key word is "Evolve".
HCL Connections 6.5 available for download
By Matteo Bisi | 12/3/19 1:01 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
During the next December 4, at 9 a.m. ET HCL will present and announce the following new software:
Connections 6.5
Domino & Notes 11
Sametime 11
today with a huge surprise Connections 6.5 it's already available for download!
HCL Connections 6.0 available for download toghether with Component pack 6.0.0.9
By Matteo Bisi | 9/29/19 6:10 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by John Oldenburger
Like they have promised during Social Connections 15 about CR6 HCL has just released the new CR6 together with the new Component Pack 6.0.0.9. As usual CR6 include fixex, but also new functionalities , described in the following video.
HCL Connections , some news and consideration after Social Connections 15
By Matteo Bisi | 9/23/19 12:21 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by John Oldenburger
Social Connections 15 was run last week in Munich, from 16th to 18th September. First 2 days was full of sessions and round-tables, during last days was made 2 interesting desing workshops about mobile applications and external users collaborations.
Connections 6.0 CR5. pay attention to the path in case of manual upgrade of TinyMCE editor !
By Matteo Bisi | 7/30/19 4:08 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
Since Connections 6.0 CR5 , was released there was also an update of the great optional editor formerly know as Ephox now named TinyMCE 5.
I love this editor ( and my customers love it too) because all the features available, so I usually add it to all my Connections setup.
In almost every cases the setup is very easy because to perform the setup it's needed only to run a script and install an EAR on the appserver but in some cases due particular SSH config, it could be required the manual setup.
During my last CR5 upgrade I wasn't able to use the script so I've followed the manual setup like it's written on IBM Documentation at this page..
Connections Cloud end of service, some facts and personal thougs about it
By Matteo Bisi | 7/22/19 2:07 AM | - | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
During last days HCL has published this technote where it's announced the End Of Service of Connections Cloud for July 16, 2020 and Richard Jefts , has published this blogpost more details and clarifications also about this topic.
The destiny of Connections Cloud and Smartcloud Notes is is an important topic for our community so I like to write a recap about facts and some of my hopes for the future.
Social Connections 15 will be a great event!
By Matteo Bisi | 7/17/19 9:15 AM | Business - Events / People | Added by John Oldenburger
As you may be heard I'm part of Social Connections Team from several months and during last days we have published on our site the agenda for the upcoming Social Connections 15. Speakers will comes from all over the world , we will have big names from HC and a lot of HCL Masters .
IBM Connections 6.0 CR5 : Transferring ownership of user files
By Matteo Bisi | 6/5/19 2:32 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
One of the new features of the IBM Connections 6.0 CR5 is the availability of a new admin command to move the file ownership between users.
As usual this feature has no GUI and you have to use it from wsadmin prompt .
Engage 2019 was another great event ! Some of the announchements made during the conference
By Matteo Bisi | 5/15/19 7:14 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse
Engage 2019 was ended today , this year I wasn't there but as I was able see from my remote location it was another great success :-) !!
Huge congratulations to Theo , Hilde and all staff members who made the event possible.
IBM Verse On-Premises 1.0.7 available for download with mobile browser access and ics import
By Matteo Bisi | 3/27/19 6:51 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse
IBM has released the new VOP package 1.0.7 with a good number of new features , click here for a detailed description.
If you already have a previous version installed this update could take you up to 10 minutes.
Expect the unexpected: today I saw an IBM Connections Cloud roadmap for 2019 !
By Matteo Bisi | 3/14/19 7:44 PM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Oliver Busse
Today IBM and HCL has run a webinar called
"Let's Get Real: What's in Domino V11"
Andrew Manby, Richard Jefts and Luis Guirigay has presented what's new will be released for Domino, Notes and Sametime V11.
Domino V10 Demo at Think 2019 - Luis , Domino10 and Alexa on the stage !
By Matteo Bisi | 3/8/19 1:39 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Oliver Busse
During Think 2019 one of the ICS highlights was the demo played by Luis Guirigay where was shewed live Domino 10 integration with Slack, phone calls and Amazon Alexa for application and Domino administration tasks.
Factory tour 2 in Milan, good to see you HCL !!! 3 Nice days between Domino, Notes , Sametime and Portal.
By Matteo Bisi | 3/5/19 7:23 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse
During last week I had the honor and the pleasure to be invited at Factory Tour2 in Vimodrone, near Milan at the local HCL office.
Huge updates for IBM Connections 6.0 are been released on fixcentral ! (spoiler aller CR4 with some other nice gift ! )
By Matteo Bisi | 2/7/19 4:06 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
BM has released on fixcentral a huge update for Connections , the CR4 with Component Pack 6.0.0.7 , Customizer Lite 1.0 and new mobile application already available on the appstores.
IBM Client Application access - how perform the silent installation ( this post contain the correct command .. )
By Matteo Bisi | 2/1/19 5:57 AM | Infrastructure - Notes / Domino | Added by Roberto Boccadoro
Last week my colleague Fabio Grasso working with a customer has noted an error in the ICAA documentation that prevent silent installation to work correctly:
How to obtain the mail10.ntf template on IBM Connections Cloud / Smartcloud Notes
By Matteo Bisi | 12/18/18 1:15 AM | - | Added by Oliver Busse
Last Octobert IBM and HCL has released the new , nice and handsome Domino and Notes V10, but right now using Smartcloud Notes the mail10 template is not yet available as default.
During last days I've opened a case and I've obtained the correct way to obtain the V10 template to complete the upgrade.
IBM Connections and IBM Sametime group chat are moving to Watson Workspace ! Please join us !
By Matteo Bisi | 4/10/18 3:10 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse
During last years one of most valuable resource for my job was the Skype group related to the ICS products, where IBM Champions , IBMer, BP and customers was collaborating for free resolving issue and giving great advice about configurations.
IBM Connections Engagement Center announced for IBM Conncetions Cloud!
By Matteo Bisi | 11/30/17 9:50 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by John Oldenburger
IBM Connections Engagement Center ( ICEC ) is a plattform that brings to IBM Connections some wcm feature we could usually find working with content management platfroms.
ICEC is already available for on-prem enviroment but now IBM has announced the availability for IBM Connections cloud too.
WebSphere How To: fix errore ADMG0011E while Application Server deletion
By Matteo Bisi | 11/16/17 1:26 AM | Infrastructure - Connections | Added by John Oldenburger
Working on a WebSphere 8.5.0.2 environment I was unable to delete an Application server getting the error ADMG0011E. Inside DMGR and NodeAgent logs I wasn't able to find anything related but inside DMGR FFDC, folder I got a log generated during the deletion time frame with following exceptions.
IBM WebSphere 9 with Java 8.0 Service Refresh 5 : how to fix sync issue when LTPA token become invalid
By Matteo Bisi | 11/7/17 5:22 PM | - | Added by Oliver Busse
During last weeks I was working on WebSphere Portal 9 environment who runs over a WebSphere Application server 9.0 FP4 with last JVM available 8.0 SR5 . Every day after some hours I've noted the nodes goes in unsynched status without a clear reason and after a manual SyncNode the syncronization will be restablished until the next day.