The document summarizes best practices and recommendations for deploying IBM Connections. It discusses preparing for the installation, including downloading required software, checking system requirements, and creating installation documentation. It also provides tips for configuration such as sizing appropriately, installing fixes, registering WebSphere Application Server as a service, configuring directories and synchronization, and adjusting log settings. The document emphasizes following IBM's documentation carefully and having a plan to optimize performance.
Keeping WebSphere under control with free tools - Wannes & Sharon share some tips and experience on the free tools they use daily to monitor Connections environments using FREE tools
Keeping WebSphere under control with free tools - Wannes & Sharon share some tips and experience on the free tools they use daily to monitor Connections environments using FREE tools
IBM Connections administration – keep your systems running the right wayLetsConnect
You have IBM Connections installed but now you are unsure what you need to do to keep the lights on the servers running smoothly.
User account synchronization, Database maintenance, reviewing the log files for errors, …
There are many of tasks for an IBM Connections admin – let us tell you how to schedule them into daily, weekly, monthly or even quarterly tasks.
Learn what you need to deal with immediately and which tasks you can schedule for later.
Take home some useful scripts, life saving settings and a sample schedule for your admin work
Victor Toal - IBM Connections: So you have it installed – now what?LetsConnect
You have successfully installed IBM Connections in your environment – but now what comes next? Installation is one thing, but keeping your new environment up and running requires a different focus:
What are some of the regular actions you should be doing to proactively keep your environment running?
Where do you start looking when something looks wrong?
How do you fulfill some of the requests users now come to you with?
How do you correctly change configurations without breaking what you just built?
These questions and more are what we will explore during our conversation about IBM Connections.
Soccnx10: Best and worst practices deploying IBM Connectionspanagenda
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. We will describe things we found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project.
A presentation by Christoph Stoettner & Nico Meisenzahl
Best and worst practices deploying IBM ConnectionsLetsConnect
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. We will describe things we found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project. Don’t miss it.
IBM Connections Troubleshooting or “Get the Cow off the Ice” LetsConnect
You are an IBM Connections admin and you would like to know how to fix your problems and open tickets?
We will talk about some troubleshooting basics and other useful things to ensure that you have enough skills to get your Connections running smoothly.
There are many areas where you need different debugging skills. We will cover backend like DB2, TDI, SSO and some IBM integrations like Docs, CCM, Cognos or Forms Experience Builder. Of course we will cover Connections itself, too.
You will also get some helpful best practises which will help you within your daily work.
Keeping WebSphere under control with free tools - Wannes & Sharon share some tips and experience on the free tools they use daily to monitor Connections environments using FREE tools
Keeping WebSphere under control with free tools - Wannes & Sharon share some tips and experience on the free tools they use daily to monitor Connections environments using FREE tools
IBM Connections administration – keep your systems running the right wayLetsConnect
You have IBM Connections installed but now you are unsure what you need to do to keep the lights on the servers running smoothly.
User account synchronization, Database maintenance, reviewing the log files for errors, …
There are many of tasks for an IBM Connections admin – let us tell you how to schedule them into daily, weekly, monthly or even quarterly tasks.
Learn what you need to deal with immediately and which tasks you can schedule for later.
Take home some useful scripts, life saving settings and a sample schedule for your admin work
Victor Toal - IBM Connections: So you have it installed – now what?LetsConnect
You have successfully installed IBM Connections in your environment – but now what comes next? Installation is one thing, but keeping your new environment up and running requires a different focus:
What are some of the regular actions you should be doing to proactively keep your environment running?
Where do you start looking when something looks wrong?
How do you fulfill some of the requests users now come to you with?
How do you correctly change configurations without breaking what you just built?
These questions and more are what we will explore during our conversation about IBM Connections.
Soccnx10: Best and worst practices deploying IBM Connectionspanagenda
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. We will describe things we found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project.
A presentation by Christoph Stoettner & Nico Meisenzahl
Best and worst practices deploying IBM ConnectionsLetsConnect
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. We will describe things we found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project. Don’t miss it.
IBM Connections Troubleshooting or “Get the Cow off the Ice” LetsConnect
You are an IBM Connections admin and you would like to know how to fix your problems and open tickets?
We will talk about some troubleshooting basics and other useful things to ensure that you have enough skills to get your Connections running smoothly.
There are many areas where you need different debugging skills. We will cover backend like DB2, TDI, SSO and some IBM integrations like Docs, CCM, Cognos or Forms Experience Builder. Of course we will cover Connections itself, too.
You will also get some helpful best practises which will help you within your daily work.
Best And Worst Practices Deploying IBM ConnectionsLetsConnect
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show examples from multiple customer deployments of IBM Connections. I will describe things I found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include; simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On
Replacing Your Shared Drive with Alfresco - Open Source ECMAlfresco Software
http://tinyurl.com/5ddd3t <--
View recorded webinar.
Learn how you can replace your shared drive with a enterprise-class content management system. With no client software.
Alfresco's Virtual File System interfaces provide CIFS (Common Internet File System), NFS (Network File System), WebDav (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) access to your Alfresco content repositories making, Alfresco as easy to use as a shared drive. Open Source ECM.
www.alfresco.com
January OpenNTF Webinar - Backup your Domino Server - New Options in V12Howard Greenberg
Domino 12 introduced a new and very flexible Backup solution to bridge the gap between Domino and backup applications.
This session provides a jumpstart into this new functionality and technical background to understand the different types of integration options. Learn about the new backup feature in Domino 12 and discover how to integrate widely used backup solutions like Veeam. Watch the new backup feature in use with a live demo.
This will be a great session if you haven't been backing up your Domino server or are already using other backup solutions and want to integrate them better with Domino.
Your presenter will be Daniel Nashed from Nash!Com. He will answer your questions at the end.
For video go to openntf.org/webinars
June OpenNTF Webinar - Domino V12 Certification ManagerHoward Greenberg
June OpenNTF Webinar - Domino V12 Certification Manager
Managing SSL certificates in Domino was always a challenge. The certificates had to be created using OpenSSL and then imported into a key ring file using the kyrtool. Both tools were command line based.
Now in V12, HCL has introduced the Certificate Manager. This will greatly simplify the the process of using certificates in Domino. And there are other security enhancements that will be covered in the webinar.
Daniel Nashed, an HCL Lifetime Ambassador, will walk us through the setup and use of the new Domino V12 Certificate Manager. This webinar is a must for any Domino admins (and developers too!)
Nico präsentieren eine aktualisierte Version seiner Connect 2017 Session, die nun auch Connections 6 und Orient Me Themen enthält. Machen Sie sich bereit, 60 Tipps und Tricks zu lernen, welche Sie sofort in Ihre Connections-Umgebung implementieren können um diese zu verbessern! Ihre Benutzer werden sich bedanken, denn sie werden auch von diesen Best Practice Tipps, die aus realen Projekten gesammelt wurde! Verlassen Sie diesen Vortrag mit Wissen über Cognos, Docs, CCM, FEB und Orient Me sowie DB2, TDI, SSO und IBM Cloud private.
1050: TDI Solutions Best Practises with IBM Connections Deployments - IBM Con...panagenda
One of the main components to synchronize IBM Connections Profiles is SDI / TDI (Tivoli | Security Directory Integrator) and the tdisol package IBM provides during the installation. This package contains lots of scripts which are useful, but are often unknown by customers and administrators. Knowing the main configuration properties and possibilities saves you time during installation and on your daily work. Avoid broken profiles and login problems of your users after following this session.
A presentation from Christoph Stoettner (panagenda).
1049: Best and Worst Practices for Deploying IBM Connections - IBM Connect 2016panagenda
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. Christoph Stoettner describes things he found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project.
A presentation from Christoph Stoettner (panagenda).
1084: Planning and Completing an IBM Connections UpgradeGabriella Davis
So we have IBM Connections installed, but now it’s time to consider what and when to update. It could be a WebSphere fix or a DB2 fixpack, a new application, or database scheme. Some updates are for security, some for performance and some for new features. In this session we'll discuss how you can decide when and what to upgrade, how to plan for and perform a safe upgrade, test when it’s complete and what things can trip you up along the way. All of this is based on lessons learned over hundreds of deployments.
Session from NCUG. Stockholm 12.06.2019.
Basic Domino Performance Tuning. Ideas how to improve performance, statistics how to get information that we have issues and how to fix them
Soccnx10: IBM Connections Troubleshooting or “Get the Cow off the Ice”panagenda
You are an IBM Connections admin and you would like to know how to fix your problems and open tickets?
We will talk about some troubleshooting basics and other useful things to ensure that you have enough skills to get your Connections running smoothly.
There are many areas where you need different debugging skills. We will cover backend like DB2, TDI, SSO and some IBM integrations like Docs, CCM, Cognos or Forms Experience Builder. Of course we will cover Connections itself, too.
You will also get some helpful best practises which will help you within your daily work.
A presentation by Christoph Stoettner & Nico Meisenzahl
In this session (reloaded and remastered for HCL Notes V11), you will learn how easy it can be to maximize Notes client performance. Let Christoph show you, what can be tuned and how to resolve the best possible performance for your HCL Notes client infrastructure. Discover tips and tweaks - how to debug your Notes client, deal with outdated ODS, network latency and application performance issues and the measurable benefit that provides to your users. You’ll discover the current best practices for streamlining location and connection documents and why the catalog.nsf is still so important. You will leave the session with the knowledge you need to improve your HCL Notes V11 client installations and to provide a better experience for happier administration and happier end-users!
SI1692: When Lightning Strikes Collaboration - IBM Connect 2016panagenda
What do virtualization, cloud, social adoption and upgrades have in common? Christoph Adler finds out about those and other great ideas to evolve collaboration! Learn how to get blazing fast clients in virtualized environments or how to pull off seamless cloud on boarding without disrupting users. Buckle up in this fastpaced session and learn how other companies deal with accelerating Social Adoption and more!
A presentation from Christoph Adler (panagenda).
Notes Browser Clients, Client Upgrades und beste Startzeiten! (SP25) - 42. DNUGpanagenda
In dieser Session erfahren Sie, wie Sie
- IBM Notes Standard Clients für Citrix, Windows Terminal Server und virtuelle Desktop Infrastrukturen optimieren,
- Notes-Datenverzeichnisse auf Netzlaufwerken loswerden und
- IBM Notes Clients zu Kaltstarts in weniger als 20 Sekunden überreden - inklusive sauberem Datenverzeichnis und Roaming!
Client Upgrades in weniger als 10 Minuten und Crossgrades auf des IBM Notes Browser Plugin in weniger als einer Minute sind ebenfalls mit von der Partie.
Das Ergebnis? 95% weniger Netzlast, 95% weniger managed Storage, 95% kleinere Backups.
Sparen Sie sich reich und machen Sie Ihre Endanwender glücklich!
präsentiert von Christoph Adler
On premises, private, public, hybrid ... welche Möglichkeiten gibt es, wie trifft man die richtigen Entscheidungen und wie bereiten Sie sich am besten auf die Wolke - oder auch mehrere Wolken - vor?
Von IBM Notes und Domino, über Verse, das IBM Notes Browser Plugin, IBM Sametime und IBM Connections, bis hin zu SoftLayer machen wir einen Streifzug durch verschiedene Optionen und was es zu beachten gibt.
Technisches Niveau / Zielgruppe:
Administratoren / IT Entscheider
Erwartete Vorkenntnisse:
Grundlagen Notes/Domino Administration
präsentiert von Christoph Adler
Best And Worst Practices Deploying IBM ConnectionsLetsConnect
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show examples from multiple customer deployments of IBM Connections. I will describe things I found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include; simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On
Replacing Your Shared Drive with Alfresco - Open Source ECMAlfresco Software
http://tinyurl.com/5ddd3t <--
View recorded webinar.
Learn how you can replace your shared drive with a enterprise-class content management system. With no client software.
Alfresco's Virtual File System interfaces provide CIFS (Common Internet File System), NFS (Network File System), WebDav (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) access to your Alfresco content repositories making, Alfresco as easy to use as a shared drive. Open Source ECM.
www.alfresco.com
January OpenNTF Webinar - Backup your Domino Server - New Options in V12Howard Greenberg
Domino 12 introduced a new and very flexible Backup solution to bridge the gap between Domino and backup applications.
This session provides a jumpstart into this new functionality and technical background to understand the different types of integration options. Learn about the new backup feature in Domino 12 and discover how to integrate widely used backup solutions like Veeam. Watch the new backup feature in use with a live demo.
This will be a great session if you haven't been backing up your Domino server or are already using other backup solutions and want to integrate them better with Domino.
Your presenter will be Daniel Nashed from Nash!Com. He will answer your questions at the end.
For video go to openntf.org/webinars
June OpenNTF Webinar - Domino V12 Certification ManagerHoward Greenberg
June OpenNTF Webinar - Domino V12 Certification Manager
Managing SSL certificates in Domino was always a challenge. The certificates had to be created using OpenSSL and then imported into a key ring file using the kyrtool. Both tools were command line based.
Now in V12, HCL has introduced the Certificate Manager. This will greatly simplify the the process of using certificates in Domino. And there are other security enhancements that will be covered in the webinar.
Daniel Nashed, an HCL Lifetime Ambassador, will walk us through the setup and use of the new Domino V12 Certificate Manager. This webinar is a must for any Domino admins (and developers too!)
Nico präsentieren eine aktualisierte Version seiner Connect 2017 Session, die nun auch Connections 6 und Orient Me Themen enthält. Machen Sie sich bereit, 60 Tipps und Tricks zu lernen, welche Sie sofort in Ihre Connections-Umgebung implementieren können um diese zu verbessern! Ihre Benutzer werden sich bedanken, denn sie werden auch von diesen Best Practice Tipps, die aus realen Projekten gesammelt wurde! Verlassen Sie diesen Vortrag mit Wissen über Cognos, Docs, CCM, FEB und Orient Me sowie DB2, TDI, SSO und IBM Cloud private.
1050: TDI Solutions Best Practises with IBM Connections Deployments - IBM Con...panagenda
One of the main components to synchronize IBM Connections Profiles is SDI / TDI (Tivoli | Security Directory Integrator) and the tdisol package IBM provides during the installation. This package contains lots of scripts which are useful, but are often unknown by customers and administrators. Knowing the main configuration properties and possibilities saves you time during installation and on your daily work. Avoid broken profiles and login problems of your users after following this session.
A presentation from Christoph Stoettner (panagenda).
1049: Best and Worst Practices for Deploying IBM Connections - IBM Connect 2016panagenda
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. Christoph Stoettner describes things he found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project.
A presentation from Christoph Stoettner (panagenda).
1084: Planning and Completing an IBM Connections UpgradeGabriella Davis
So we have IBM Connections installed, but now it’s time to consider what and when to update. It could be a WebSphere fix or a DB2 fixpack, a new application, or database scheme. Some updates are for security, some for performance and some for new features. In this session we'll discuss how you can decide when and what to upgrade, how to plan for and perform a safe upgrade, test when it’s complete and what things can trip you up along the way. All of this is based on lessons learned over hundreds of deployments.
Session from NCUG. Stockholm 12.06.2019.
Basic Domino Performance Tuning. Ideas how to improve performance, statistics how to get information that we have issues and how to fix them
Soccnx10: IBM Connections Troubleshooting or “Get the Cow off the Ice”panagenda
You are an IBM Connections admin and you would like to know how to fix your problems and open tickets?
We will talk about some troubleshooting basics and other useful things to ensure that you have enough skills to get your Connections running smoothly.
There are many areas where you need different debugging skills. We will cover backend like DB2, TDI, SSO and some IBM integrations like Docs, CCM, Cognos or Forms Experience Builder. Of course we will cover Connections itself, too.
You will also get some helpful best practises which will help you within your daily work.
A presentation by Christoph Stoettner & Nico Meisenzahl
In this session (reloaded and remastered for HCL Notes V11), you will learn how easy it can be to maximize Notes client performance. Let Christoph show you, what can be tuned and how to resolve the best possible performance for your HCL Notes client infrastructure. Discover tips and tweaks - how to debug your Notes client, deal with outdated ODS, network latency and application performance issues and the measurable benefit that provides to your users. You’ll discover the current best practices for streamlining location and connection documents and why the catalog.nsf is still so important. You will leave the session with the knowledge you need to improve your HCL Notes V11 client installations and to provide a better experience for happier administration and happier end-users!
SI1692: When Lightning Strikes Collaboration - IBM Connect 2016panagenda
What do virtualization, cloud, social adoption and upgrades have in common? Christoph Adler finds out about those and other great ideas to evolve collaboration! Learn how to get blazing fast clients in virtualized environments or how to pull off seamless cloud on boarding without disrupting users. Buckle up in this fastpaced session and learn how other companies deal with accelerating Social Adoption and more!
A presentation from Christoph Adler (panagenda).
Notes Browser Clients, Client Upgrades und beste Startzeiten! (SP25) - 42. DNUGpanagenda
In dieser Session erfahren Sie, wie Sie
- IBM Notes Standard Clients für Citrix, Windows Terminal Server und virtuelle Desktop Infrastrukturen optimieren,
- Notes-Datenverzeichnisse auf Netzlaufwerken loswerden und
- IBM Notes Clients zu Kaltstarts in weniger als 20 Sekunden überreden - inklusive sauberem Datenverzeichnis und Roaming!
Client Upgrades in weniger als 10 Minuten und Crossgrades auf des IBM Notes Browser Plugin in weniger als einer Minute sind ebenfalls mit von der Partie.
Das Ergebnis? 95% weniger Netzlast, 95% weniger managed Storage, 95% kleinere Backups.
Sparen Sie sich reich und machen Sie Ihre Endanwender glücklich!
präsentiert von Christoph Adler
On premises, private, public, hybrid ... welche Möglichkeiten gibt es, wie trifft man die richtigen Entscheidungen und wie bereiten Sie sich am besten auf die Wolke - oder auch mehrere Wolken - vor?
Von IBM Notes und Domino, über Verse, das IBM Notes Browser Plugin, IBM Sametime und IBM Connections, bis hin zu SoftLayer machen wir einen Streifzug durch verschiedene Optionen und was es zu beachten gibt.
Technisches Niveau / Zielgruppe:
Administratoren / IT Entscheider
Erwartete Vorkenntnisse:
Grundlagen Notes/Domino Administration
präsentiert von Christoph Adler
Domino, Exchange, O365: Ihre Email Daten sind Gold wert - Kinoforum 2016panagenda
In dieser Session erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihren Emaildaten Antworten auf Fragen rund um Compliance, Security, Arbeitsvorschriften, Kundenbindung, Kernprozesse, Social Adoption und mehr entlocken.
Präsentiert von Florian Vogler
IBM Connections Cloud & IBM Docs: Working securely and quickly with contentLuis Benitez
Are you struggling to manage your unstructured social content? Imagine combining the power of social and real-time document collaboration with ECM-grade native repositories and document management to help. This session will explore the benefits of online editors like IBM Docs that help to improve productivity and reduce the review and rework cycles associated with team-based business documents. Discover how to extend your content management strategy to include social documents and files by complementing it with a rich enterprise social network provided by IBM Connections Cloud.
1693: 21 Ways to Make Your Data Work for You - IBM Connect 2016panagenda
Your collaboration infrastructure contains a gold mine of information just waiting to get used. Francie Tanner and Henning Kunz cover a rich variety of collaboration topics such as cloud readiness, onboarding, social adoption, the Notes Browser Plugin and more. Learn from 21 real world companies and how they tackled their next collaboration move by diving into their very own data sets.
A presentation from Francie Tanner (panagenda) and Henning Kunz (panagenda).
AD1387: Outside The Box: Integrating with Non-Domino Apps using XPages and Ja...panagenda
Users don’t care where their data lives. They just want to get their work done quickly and efficiently. They would prefer to do their work without opening three different applications and five different browser tabs. That means your applications need to share data and work well with other applications. So what can you do? Use XPages and Java, of course!
Kathy and Julian will give you integration tips and examples of connecting your XPages apps to both IBM and non IBM technologies. Walk away with a head full of knowledge and a sample database full of working code. NOTE: this session is geared towards XPages and Java developers, beginners welcome!
A presentation from Julian Robichaux (panagenda) and Kathy Brown (PSC Group).
BP1491: Virtual, Faster, Better - How to Virtualize the Rich Client and Brows...panagenda
Virtualizing the IBM Notes Client or the IBM Client Application Access (formerly known as IBM Notes Browser Plugin) is an effective way to standardize your client infrastructure, reduce costs for workstation hardware and give your users a consistent experience. Learn how to implement, configure and tune Notes on platforms like Citrix or Terminal Server and get the most out of it by dramatically reducing startup times and more.
A presentation from Christoph Adler (panagenda) and Daniel Reimann (panagenda).
DEV-1268: IBM Connections Adminblast – IBM Connect 2017panagenda
Buckle up, join Christoph and Nico and get ready to learn 50 tips and tricks you can implement right away to improve your IBM Connections environment. Your users will thank you as they too benefit from this best practice list gathered from real-World projects while deploying and administering IBM Connections On-premises. Walk away with knowledge covering anything from Cognos integration, docs, CCM and Forms Experience Builder to the backend and DB2, TDI and SSO.
A presentation by Nico Meisenzahl (panagenda Consulting) and Christoph Stoettner (panagenda Consulting)
DEV-1269: Best and Worst Practices for Deploying IBM Connections – IBM Conne...panagenda
It’s back. For the 3rd year in a row. Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. We will describe things we found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning SSO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project. Don’t miss it.
A presentation by Christoph Stoettner (panagenda Consulting)
DEV-1550: Why Java 8? Or, What's a Lambda? – IBM Connect 2017panagenda
When Java 8 hit the streets, a lot of people were either excited or confused about the two biggest language changes that were introduced: lambdas and streams. While these two things might seem to be “just another syntax” for doing what we can already do, it turns out that these two programming techniques are very powerful because of the WAY they work. Even if you’re not using Java 8 just yet, this session will show you the potential of using these new language features.
A presentation by Julian Robichaux (panagenda)
DEV-1223: Socialytics: Accelerating IBM Connections Adoption with Watson Anal...panagenda
Social adoption is a challenge for many companies. What is the effective utilization of the environment? Who is using which resources, what in the environment is dormant or orphaned? Where should efforts focus in order to improve adoption? All of these questions can be diffcult to answer and there is no “one size fits all” solution as each organization has their own unique needs. Join Femke Goedhart and Franz Walder and learn how to tackle this topic using IBM Connections and Watson. Starting out with IBM Bluemix Data Connect to collect and combine data from relevant sources, they use the cognitive power of IBM Watson Analytics to answer those tricky questions and provide solutions to real World adoption challenges. Enable users by combining the power of Watson cognititve analytics with IBM Connections social capabilities in “Socialytics”!
A presentation by Femke Goedhart (panagenda) and Franz Walder (panagenda)
DEV-1185: IBM Notes Performance Boost - Reloaded – IBM Connect 2017panagenda
Maximizing IBM Notes client to performance doesn’t have to be complicated! Reloaded for the latest IBM Notes 9 version, join Chris and find out what can be tuned – and how to resolve it. Learn how to debug your client, deal with outdated ODS, network latency and application performance issues and the measurable benefit that provides to users. Gather best practices on how to streamline location and connection documents and why the catalog.nsf is so important. Improve your IBM Notes client installations to provide a better experience for happier administration and happier end users! As a special bonus, Chris will show you how to increase the startup time of virtualized IBM Notes Clients (Citrix / vmware / etc) up to 70%!
A presentation by Christoph Adler
BEST AND WORST PRACTICES DEPLOYING IBM CONNECTIONSNico Meisenzahl
Depending on deployment size, operating system and security considerations you have different options to configure IBM Connections. This session will show good and bad examples on how to do it from multiple customer deployments. We will describe things we found and how you can optimize your systems. Main topics include simple (documented) tasks that should be applied, missing documentation, automated user synchronization, TDI solutions and user synchronization, performance tuning, security optimizing and planning Single Sign On for mail, IBM Sametime and SPNEGO. This is valuable information that will help you to be successful in your next IBM Connections deployment project. Don’t miss it.
In this session (reloaded for Notes V11), you will learn how easy it can be to maximize Notes client performance. Let Chris show you, what can be tuned and how to resolve the best possible performance for your Notes client infrastructure. Discover tips and tweaks - how to debug your Notes client, deal with outdated ODS, network latency and application performance issues and the measurable benefit that provides to your users. You’ll discover the current best practices for streamlining location and connection documents and why the catalog.nsf is still so important. You will leave the session with the knowledge you need to improve your Notes V11 client installations and to provide a better experience for happier administration and happier end-users!
CollabSphere 2019 - Dirty Secrets of the Notes ClientChristoph Adler
Fast. Dangerous. Always in control.Learn the dirty secrets of the Notes Client and how you can turn them into golden features that will make you shine. You will leave the workshop equipped with new knowledge for your next Notes Client deployment and/or optimization project. You will be able to get better Notes client performance and stability by using less of the system resources, like CPU, Memory and File I/O – just because of the right tailor-made configuration of the Notes client for your very own system requirements. Get geared up for your next Notes V11 deployment with the best-practice tips to get Notes Clients deployed, configured, maintained and ‘finally’ loved by your users.Don’t forget, IBM Notes V11 is not far away from being released.
ICONUK 2018 - IBM Notes V10 Performance BoostChristoph Adler
Maximizing IBM Notes client to performance doesn't have to be complicated! Reloaded for the latest IBM Notes V10 (beta), join Chris and find out what can be tuned - and how to resolve it. Learn how to debug your client, deal with outdated ODS, network latency and application performance issues and the measurable benefit that provides to users. Gather best practices on how to streamline location and connection documents and why the catalog.nsf is so important. Improve your IBM Notes V10 client installations to provide a better experience for happier administration and happier end users! As a special bonus, Chris will show you how to reduce the startup time of virtualized IBM Notes V10 Clients (Citrix / VMWare / etc).
In this session (reloaded and remastered for HCL Notes V11), you will learn how easy it can be to maximize Notes client performance. Let Christoph show you, what can be tuned and how to resolve the best possible performance for your HCL Notes client infrastructure. Discover tips and tweaks - how to debug your Notes client, deal with outdated ODS, network latency and application performance issues and the measurable benefit that provides to your users. You’ll discover the current best practices for streamlining location and connection documents and why the catalog.nsf is still so important. You will leave the session with the knowledge you need to improve your HCL Notes V11 client installations and to provide a better experience for happier administration and happier end-users!
DNUG Webcast: IBM Notes V10 Performance BoostChristoph Adler
IBM Notes Clients mit einer gewissen Portion Performance zu versehen, muss nicht komliziert sein. Diese Session ist bereits für IBM Notes V10 Beta-2 aktualisiert. Komm in den Webcast und finde heraus, welche Stellschrauben, wie weit und in welche Richtung gedreht werden müssen, um IBM Notes maximal optimiert und mit höchster Stabilität nutzen zu können.
Hier werden auch Themen wie z.B. veraltete ODS, Netzwerk-Latenzen und Applikationsperformance behandelt und besprochen, wie man diese messen und beheben kann. Lerne Möglichkeiten das (Start-)Verhalten von IBM Notes Clients zu Analysieren und Best Practices bzgl. „Arbeitsumgebungs- und Verbindungsdokumenten“ anzuwenden und warum die catalog.nsf so wichtig ist.
Verbessere deine IBM Notes Client-Infrastruktur und mache deine Benutzer glücklich, indem du eine bessere Experience (schnellere und stabilere Clients) anbietest. Als Bonus wird Christoph Adler zeigen, wie man den Notes Client Start in virtualisierten Umgebungen (Citrix VMWare) um bis zu 75% beschleunigen kann.
AdminCamp 2018 - IBM Notes V10 Performance BoostChristoph Adler
IBM Notes mit einer besseren Performance auszustatten, muss nicht kompliziert sein. In einer bereits für IBM Notes V10 (Beta-2) aktualisierten Version, zeigt Christoph Adler Ihnen, was eingestellt werden muss, um die bestmögliche Performance zu erreichen. In diesem Zuge werden Themen wie ClientClocking, ODS, Netzwerk-Latenzen und gesteigerte Applikations-Performance behandelt. BestPractices bzgl. Arbeitsumgebungs- und Verbindungsdokumente und warum die catalog.nsf so wichtig ist. Verbessern Sie Ihre IBM Notes 10 (Beta-2) Installation so, um Benutzer (wieder) glücklich zu machen. Denn "glückliche Benutzer == glückliche Admins".
How to get the maximum performance from your AEP server. This will discuss ways to improve execution time of short running jobs and how to properly configure the server depending on the expected number of users as well as the average size and duration of individual jobs. Included will be examples of making use of job pooling, Database connection sharing, and parallel subprotocol tuning. Determining when to make use of cluster, grid, or load balanced configurations along with memory and CPU sizing guidelines will also be discussed.
(ATS4-PLAT01) Core Architecture Changes in AEP 9.0 and their Impact on Admini...BIOVIA
AEP 9.0 will see several changes to the core infrastructure which will require changes to the way the server is managed as well as new deployment options that may affect the ways that protocol developers deliver content to their users. We will cover the addition of Tomcat as a new side by side service with Apache, new administration features: exporting and importing server configurations, maintenance mode, and new deployment options: HTTPS and HTTP only modes, deploying behind reverse proxies, and HTTP load balancing.
SA114 - Virtual Notesiality! - How the Notes client and Browser Plugin can ex...Daniel Reimann
Virtualizing the IBM Notes client or the IBM Client Application Access (formerly known as IBM Notes Browser Plug-in) is an effective way to standardize your client infrastructure, to reduce costs for workstation hardware and to give your users a consistent positive experience. Learn how to implement, configure and tune Notes on platforms like Citrix or Terminal Server and get the most out of it by dramatically reducing start-up times and more. Beside a live demo where you should draw your stopwatch (!) you'll also get some worst practices stories as Daniel shares his experiences from real-World client virtualization projects.
Webinar Recording: ow.ly/Mc6w30gK7Tt
Buckle up, join Nico and get ready to learn 50 tips and tricks you can implement right away to improve your IBM Connections environment. Your users will thank you as they too benefit from this best practice list gathered from real-world projects while deploying and administering IBM Connections On-premises. Walk away with knowledge covering anything from Orient Me, Cognos integration, Docs, CCM and Forms Experience Builder to the back end like IBM Cloud private, DB2, TDI and SSO.
Buckle up, join Christoph and Nico and get ready to learn 50 tips and tricks you can implement right away to improve your IBM Connections environment. Your users will thank you as they too benefit from this best practice list gathered from real-world projects while deploying and administering IBM Connections On-premises. Walk away with knowledge covering anything from Orient Me, Cognos integration, Docs, CCM and Forms Experience Builder to the back end like IBM Cloud private, DB2, TDI and SSO.
Easier, Faster, and More Powerful – Notes Document Properties Reimaginedpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/easier-faster-and-more-powerful-notes-document-properties-reimagined/
Have you ever felt frustrated by the small properties dialog in Notes? Had to create an agent or button to quickly change a field? Searched endlessly for the field you wanted to compare each time you selected a new document? Wished you could just make the damned thing bigger? Luckily, there is a solution – and you probably already have it installed! With the free panagenda Document Properties (Pro) you get the properties dialog you always needed. Big, resizable, full-text searchable. View multiple documents at once or compare them with a diff viewer. Modify any field, and finally have an easy way to handle profile documents for all users. Join HCL Lifetime Ambassador Julian Robichaux to discover how Document Properties can simplify your work and assist you daily when using Domino applications – in the client or the designer. You will never look back!
Key takeaways from this session
- What Document Properties is, which editions there are, and how you can find it in Notes and Domino Designer
- How you can search for and edit any field, compare documents, or CSV export all data
- How to find, edit, and even delete profile documents
- Which configuration settings are available to customize feature
Easier, Faster, and More Powerful – Alles Neu macht der Mai -Wir durchleuchte...panagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/alles-neu-macht-der-mai-wir-durchleuchten-den-verbesserten-notes-eigenschaftendialog/
Haben Sie sich schon einmal über den zu kleinen Eigenschaftendialog in Notes geärgert? Mussten Sie einen Agenten oder eine Aktion erstellen, um schnell mal ein Feld zu ändern? Haben Sie jedes mal endlos nach dem zu vergleichenden Feld gesucht, nachdem Sie ein neues Dokument ausgewählt haben? Wollten Sie das verdammte Ding einfach nur größer machen? Zum Glück gibt es dafür eine Lösung – und sie ist wahrscheinlich bereits installiert! Mit dem kostenlosen panagenda Document Properties (Pro) erhalten Sie den Eigenschaftendialog, den Sie schon immer haben wollten. Größer, anpassbar, und im Volltext durchsuchbar. Sehen Sie mehrere Dokumente gleichzeitig oder vergleichen Sie mit einem Diff-Viewer. Ändern Sie beliebige Felder und haben Sie endlich eine einfache Möglichkeit, Profildokumente für alle Benutzer zu verwalten. Entdecken Sie mit HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas, wie Document Properties Ihre Arbeit vereinfachen und Sie bei der täglichen Verwendung
von Domino-Anwendungen unterstützen kann – im Client oder im Designer.
Sie werden es nicht bereuen!
Für Sie in diesem Webinar
- Was Document Properties ist, welche Editionen es gibt und wo es in Notes
und Domino Designer zu finden ist
- Wie Sie nach einem beliebigen Feld suchen und es bearbeiten,
Dokumente vergleichen oder alle Daten per CSV exportieren können
- Suchen, Bearbeiten und auch Löschen von Profildokumenten
- Welche Konfigurationseinstellungen verfügbar sind, um Funktionen anzupassen
- Wie Ihre Endbenutzer davon profitieren
- Sehen Sie alles in einer Live-Demo
Why Teams call analytics are critical to your entire businesspanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/why-teams-call-analytics-is-critical-to-your-entire-business
Nothing is as frustrating and noticeable as being in an important call and being unable to see or hear the other person. Not surprising then, that issues with Teams calls are among the most common problems users call their helpdesk for. Having in depth insight into everything relevant going on at the user’s device, local network, ISP and Microsoft itself during the call is crucial for good Microsoft Teams Call quality support. To ensure a quick and adequate solution and to ensure your users get the most out of their Microsoft 365.
But did you know that ‘bad calls’ are also an excellent indicator of other problems arising? Precisely because it is so noticeable!? Like the canary in the mine, bad calls can be early indicators of problems. Problems that might otherwise not have been noticed for a while but can have a big impact on productivity and satisfaction.
Join this session by Christoph Adler to learn how true Microsoft Teams call quality analytics helped other organizations troubleshoot bad calls and identify and fix problems that impacted Teams calls or the use of Microsoft365 in general.
See what it can do to keep your users happy and productive!
In this session we will cover
- Why CQD data alone is not enough to troubleshoot call problems
- The importance of attributing call problems to the right call participant
- What call quality analytics can do to help you quickly find, fix-, and prevent problems
- Why having retrospective detailed insights matters
- Real life examples of how others have used Microsoft Teams call quality monitoring to problem shoot problems with their ISP, network, device health and more.
Conference: Engage 2024 in Antwerp
Type: Development – Session
Speakers: Julian Robichaux
Title: How to Prepare Applications for Notes 64-bit Clients
Abstract:
Why 64-bit? Do you need it? Is it painful to switch? Will your applications stop working? Do you have to rewrite everything? Will the new Java 17 break things? We have the answers to these questions and more!
Spoiler warning: 64-bit clients are here, and your applications are not ready. But not to worry; everything is fixable.
Join this session with Julian Robichaux from panagenda to find out how. He will guide you through this journey and give you all the tools, tips, and tricks you need to outmaneuver any dangers and pitfalls. Get started today!
Dive into these 64-bit topics:
+ HCL guidelines for updating applications
+ LotusScript: known issues, patterns to look for, debugger bugs, compiling with older Designers
+ API calls: parameters, dealing with structs, NotesSession.UseDoubleAsPointer
+ Java: Java 17, added/removed functionalities, compiler settings, XPages
+ Eclipse plugins
Conference: Engage 2024 in Antwerp
Type: Commercial – Session
Speakers: Henning Kunz
Title: Notes/Domino Licensing: Understand and Optimize DLAU results with panagenda solutions
Abstract:
panagenda is renowned for its robust and tested solutions designed to enhance and manage the Notes Client. Our offerings extend to proactively monitoring Domino infrastructures and analyzing the Domino-based application landscape. This includes comprehensive assessments of application inventory, usage, design similarities, and content. In this engaging session, we aim to illuminate a different aspect – the HCL Notes/Domino Licenses.
The community has been buzzing with excitement about HCL's new streamlined licensing model for Notes/Domino. As many of you are aware, HCL provides a tool called DLAU, which is crucial for determining the licenses associated with your Notes/Domino infrastructure. During our sponsored session, we will delve into how our two flagship panagenda products, iDNA for Applications (IFA) and Security Insider (SI), can play a pivotal role in comprehending, validating, and optimizing the results obtained through DLAU. Join us to discover how these tools can empower you in navigating the complexities of HCL Notes/Domino licensing.
Conference: Engage 2024 in Antwerp
Type: Administration & Development – Session
Speakers: Christoph Adler
Title: Navigating HCL Notes 14 Upgrades: A Comprehensive Guide for Conquering Challenges
Abstract:
In this session Christoph Adler will guide you systematically through the intricate process of mastering every challenge encountered in an HCL Notes 14 Upgrade project. Numerous changes from 32 to 64-bit architecture necessitate careful consideration and resolution within the upgrade package itself. This includes tasks such as uninstallation (incl. nice.exe in 32- and 64-bit), cleanup procedures (addressing old program and shareddata folders and more), migration the data folder and the very important notes.ini file, and meticulous installation practices (sorting order, command lines, parsing logs, etc.).
The session will also delve into pre-configuration essentials for new users, covering elements like the common folder, stub notes.ini, config file and others to ensure a seamless onboarding process. Emphasizing the impact of changes in bitness and folder locations in Notes 14, the discussion will explore considerations for Anti-Virus, DEP, AppBlocker and Security Software, highlighting their potential as game-changers for end-user performance.
Having thoroughly examined the aforementioned aspects, the session will conclude with an objective and candid comparison of various Notes upgrade methods, enabling participants to make informed decisions tailored to their specific project requirements.
Conference: Engage2024 in Antwerp
Type: Workshop
Speakers: Florian Vogler, Henning Kunz, Christoph Adler
Title: Navigating the Future with The Hitchhiker's Guide to Notes and Domino 14
Abstract:
Embark on an exhilarating journey with industry trailblazers Florian Vogler, Henning Kunz, and Christoph Adler in this not-to-be-missed workshop at the forefront of the tech universe.
Get ready for a thrilling kick-off as we navigate the current state of the HCL universe, setting the stage for an exploration of the groundbreaking Notes and Domino 14. Discover the latest enhancements and revolutionary features that will redefine your experience.
In this interactive session, unlock a treasure trove of tips and tricks to elevate your utilization of version 14, both with and without the game-changing panagenda MarvelClient. Brace yourself for also diving into Nomad, Nomad Web, and VoltMX, expanding your horizons in the expansive HCL landscape.
Be a part of this exclusive opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of HCL technologies. Your journey to mastering Notes and Domino 14 begins here.
And remember, in the spirit of intergalactic exploration, don't forget to bring your towel!
Modern Roaming for Notes and Nomad – Cheaper Faster Better Strongerpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/modern-roaming-for-notes-and-nomad-cheaper-faster-better-stronger/
Users want a seamless user experience across devices or after a reinstall. They don’t want to waste time finding and setting up all their configuration and applications again every time. What if they change or lose their device? Have multiple computers? Are on VDI/Citrix? Get a client update? Reset their device? An end-user should always have their UI and configuration exactly as they had it before.
In this webinar, HCL Ambassador Christoph Adler will show you how to easily solve these problems. Create roaming configurations that include all the UI elements and settings you need. Meet and exceed your users’ and organization’s expectations, with low network and disk impact, starting tomorrow!
What you will learn
- Using roaming to sync Notes configurations across different client versions and platforms
- How roaming can improve performance and reliability, especially on VDI/Citrix
- How to do a one-time migration of client configurations to Nomad
- Setting up continuous roaming for Nomad (both on mobile and web versions)
- Recovering previous client configurations on demand
So einfach geht modernes Roaming fuer Notes und Nomad.pdfpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/so-einfach-geht-modernes-roaming-fur-notes-und-nomad/
Wenn Nutzer mehrere Geräte nutzen oder ihr Gerät wechseln, neu installieren oder verlieren, wollen sie ihre Anwendungen, Benutzeroberfläche und Konfiguration nicht jedes Mal erneut anpassen. Das kostet Zeit und Nerven. Manche Nutzer verwenden auch mehrere Computer oder sind auf VDI/Citrix unterwegs. Wie kann ein Endbenutzer seine individuellen Einstellungen und Anwendungen in obigen Szenarien beibehalten?
In diesem Webinar erklärt Ihnen HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas, wie Sie solche Herausforderungen einfach meistern können. Erstellen Sie Roaming-Konfigurationen, die alle notwendigen Elemente und Einstellungen der Benutzeroberfläche enthalten. Erreichen und übertreffen Sie die Anforderungen Ihrer Nutzer und Ihres Unternehmens mit minimalem Netzwerk- und Festplattenaufwand – schon ab morgen!
Was Sie lernen werden
- Roaming zum Abgleichen von Notes-Konfigurationen über verschiedene Client-Versionen und -Plattformen nutzen
- Wie Roaming die Performance und Zuverlässigkeit steigern kann, vor allem bei VDI/Citrix
- So migrieren Sie einmalig Client-Konfigurationen zu Nomad
- Kontinuierliches Roaming für Nomad einrichten (für mobile und Web-Versionen)
- Bei Bedarf frühere Client-Einstellungen wiederherstellen
Why device, WIFI, and ISP insights are crucial to supporting remote Microsoft...panagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/why-device-wifi-and-isp-insights-are-crucial-to-supporting-remote-microsoft-365-users/
In an era dominated by users working remotely from home or other different settings, understanding the intricacies of the user’s “last mile” – with what device, what peripheral equipment and HOW they connect to the office network or Microsoft 365 services – is critical for optimizing user experiences. Knowing that it’s the CPU being overloaded when your CEO is having trouble during that important Teams Call or that the accountant’s failure to connect to his files is caused by his home router, and not Microsoft 365 is crucial. In this webinar Christoph Adler delves into the significance of comprehending the entire remote user journey and the impact device health, local/home/remote networking have on the users experience and quality of service. Join us to learn how User Experience monitoring can help you be more effective and successful in supporting remote workers.
In this session we will talk about
- How device Health and what’s going on on the remote devices directly influences user experience and overall productivity.
- What you should know about the impact that diverse home networks, bandwidth, latency, network stability and ISP can have on successful remote connectivity.
- The importance of the User’s Context: Understand why, with cloud, the only way to truly say anything about a user’s experience is if it’s done from the exact user context and location.
- Real-life examples of Impactful Insights: Explore real-world examples showcasing the need for hardware replacements based on user requirements, efficient software/driver installations, and the challenges posed by high volatility in local/home/remote networks and environments.
Why you need monitoring to keep your Microsoft 365 journey successfulpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/why-you-need-monitoring-to-keep-your-microsoft-365-journey-successful/
"Why should you even care about end-to-end monitoring and User Experience Monitoring?” Spoiler alert, you should!
In a world where Microsoft 365 and hybrid/remote work are becoming the norm, not the exception, you should be able to support your users end-to-end. Wherever they are and at whatever time. But with services in the cloud and users constantly moving around between home / remote networks as well as company-controlled infrastructure, traditional methods often struggle. Leaving out important factors that can impact your user’s ‘journey’ and giving you false or incomplete pictures of what’s really going on.
Join this 30min session by Christop Adler with real-life examples to learn more about what User Experience end-to-end monitoring really is, why it’s not the same as what traditional monitoring solutions offer and, most importantly, why it matters and what you should expect from it.
In this session we will talk about
- Traditional monitoring techniques vs modern
- ‘Expected normal’ vs industry benchmark monitoring.
- How User Experience Monitoring can help ensure quality of service, lift user satisfaction and drive productivity.
- Why other companies who started using it, can’t do without anymore.
- How you can greatly increase your user’s satisfaction rates and overall Microsoft 365 cloud success.
Developer Special: How to Prepare Applications for Notes 64-bit Clientspanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/developer-special-how-to-prepare-applications-for-notes-64-bit-clients/
Why 64-bit? Do you need it? Is it painful to switch? Will your applications stop working? Do you have to rewrite everything? Will the new Java 17 break things? We have the answers to these questions and more!
Spoiler warning: 64-bit clients are coming, and your applications are not ready. But not to worry; everything is fixable.
Join this webinar special with Notes development legend and HCL Lifetime Ambassador Julian Robichaux to find out. He will guide you through this journey and give you all the tools, tips, and tricks you need to outmaneuver any dangers and pitfalls. Get started today!
Dive into these 64-bit topics
- HCL guidelines for updating applications
- LotusScript: known issues, patterns to look for, debugger bugs, compiling with older Designers
- API calls: parameters, dealing with structs, NotesSession.UseDoubleAsPointer
- Java: Java 17, added/removed functionalities, compiler settings, XPages
- Eclipse plugins
Everything You Need to Know About HCL Notes 14panagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hcl-notes-14/
The release of Notes 14 is not too far away. By the time you are joining this webinar it might even be out already. An exciting time! And there’s so much to consider: A new JVM, an updated Eclipse version, and the client is now exclusively 64-bit – just for a start. It’s the perfect time to consider if, when, and how you want to upgrade, and we have all the facts you need right here.
Join this webinar with HCL Ambassador and leading expert Christoph Adler to get the complete rundown of everything you need to know and do. Whether you have already started to plan your upgrade or are just considering the pros and cons, this is the session for you.
Get answers on questions like
- What’s new in Notes 14
- Is Notes 14 right for you (yet), or is Notes 12 a better choice
- What do you need to consider before upgrading
- What challenges come with 64-bit clients
- What are the know issues and workarounds
- What are the best tweaks to get the most out of Notes 14
Alles was Sie über HCL Notes 14 wissen müssenpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/alles-was-sie-uber-hcl-notes-14-wissen-mussen/
Die Release von HCL Notes 14 ist immer noch in aller Munde. Wenn Sie an diesem Webinar teilnehmen, könnte die Version sogar schon verfügbar sein. Aufregend! Es gibt viel zu bestaunen: neue Version der JVM, neue Eclipse-Version, und der Client ist nur noch als 64-Bit-Version verfügbar – um nur einige Highlights zu nennen. Ein guter Zeitpunkt, um darüber nachzudenken, ob, wie und wann der Umstieg auf Notes 14 sinnvoll sein könnte. Seien Sie versichert, dass alle Antworten, die Sie brauchen, in diesem Webinar bekommen werden.
Nehmen Sie an unserem Webinar mit dem HCL-Botschafter und führenden Experten Marc Thomas teil. Sie erhalten einen umfassenden Überblick und können den geschäftlichen Nutzen, aber auch die Kosten einer Umstellung besser einschätzen. Alles, was Sie wissen müssen und tun sollten, egal ob Sie bereits mitten im Upgrade sind oder noch die Vor- und Nachteile abwägen.
Was Sie lernen werden
- Was ist neu in HCL Notes 14?
- Ist HCL Notes 14 die richtige Wahl für Sie oder ist Notes 12 besser?
- Was ist vor einem Upgrade zu beachten?
- Welche Herausforderungen bringen 64-bit Notes Clients mit sich?
- Welche Probleme sind bekannt und welche Lösungen gibt es?
- Tipps und Tricks, um das Meiste aus Notes 14 herauszuholen
Workshop: HCL Notes 14 Upgrades einfach gemacht – von A bis Zpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/workshop-hcl-notes-14-upgrades-einfach-gemacht-von-a-bis-z/
Die Zeit ist fast gekommen: Notes 14 steht vor der Tür und bringt eine Fülle von neuen Funktionen mit sich. Mit dem sich abzeichnenden Ende des Produktsupports für HCL Notes 9 & 10 im Jahr 2024 ist es höchste Zeit, über ein Upgrade nachzudenken. Bisher haben Sie vielleicht gezögert, weil Upgrade-Projekte in der Regel langwierig, anstrengend und voller Stolpersteine sind. Aber das muss nicht sein. Erstinstallation oder Upgrade, Laptop oder virtuelle Infrastruktur – Sie können Upgrades in wenigen Minuten durchführen, ohne die Benutzer bei ihrer Arbeit zu stören. Sehen Sie wie!
In diesem spannenden Hands-On Workshop unter der Leitung des HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas erhalten Sie aus erster Hand Tipps und Anleitungen zur Konfiguration, Vorbereitung und Durchführung von blitzschnellen Installationen von HCL Notes 14 mit MarvelClient Upgrade. Auch für bestehende Anwender von MarvelClient Upgrade ist dies eine gute Auffrischungsveranstaltung mit Fokus auf Notes 14 – denn es wird unter anderem gezeigt, wie Sie bestehende Upgrade-Konfigurationen wiederverwenden können, um noch schneller zu werden.
Und das Beste: Wenn Sie MarvelClient Upgrade noch nicht kennen, können Sie mit unserer kostenlosen Version sofort loslegen und Ihr neu erworbenes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen!
Was Sie lernen werden
- Upgrade von Notes-Clients von beliebiger Ausgangsversion/-konfiguration auf die gewünschte Zielversion und -konfiguration
- Upgradepakete konfigurieren und vorbereiten, inkl. Spezialbehandlung von Themen rund um Notes 14, wie zum Beispiel der Wechsel von 32-bit auf 64-bit
- Ausrollen und Durchführen der Upgrades mit MarvelClient ohne Endbenutzer zu stören oder Softwaredeployment verwenden zu müssen
- Pakete für die Erstinstallation auf neuen PCs schnüren
- Pakete für virtualle Umgebungen wie Citrix oder VDI, inklusive aller nötigen Optimierungen und Leistungsverbesserungen
How to Perform HCL Notes 14 Upgrades Smoothlypanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/how-to-perform-hcl-notes-14-upgrades-smoothly/
HCL Notes 14 is coming out soon with many new features. Combine this with the fact that HCL will end their support for Notes 9 and 10 in 2024, and it is time to finally consider moving to a newer version.
You may have been hesitant so far because upgrades seem like long and arduous projects with many pitfalls. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Whether it is a fresh install or an upgrade, whether it is on a laptop, PC, or some virtual infrastructure – you can get upgrades done in minutes without disrupting users. Come and see how!
In this live, hands-on workshop HCL Ambassador Christoph Adler will show you in detail how you can use MarvelClient Upgrade to configure, prepare, and run the smoothest and fastest HCL Notes 14 installations ever. Even if you are already using MC Upgrade, it is a good refresher with a focus on what’s changed for Notes 14 and how you can re-use what you already have to be even faster.
The best part: if you don’t yet have MarvelClient Upgrade, you can immediately start using what you learn here, with our free version!
You will learn how to use MarvelClient Upgrade to
- Upgrade from any current Notes client configuration or version to your desired target configuration and version in a single, seamless step
- Configure and prepare upgrade packages and deal with Notes 14 specific issues, like the switch from 32-bit to 64-bit
- Deploy and run upgrade packages using MarvelClient without disrupting users or need for software deployment
- Create self-contained packages for initial installation of Notes 14 on new PCs
- Create packages for easy installation of Notes 14 on virtual platforms like Citrix and VDI including all needed optimizations and performance tweaks
The Ultimate Administrator’s Guide to HCL Nomad Webpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/the-ultimate-administrators-guide-to-hcl-nomad-web/
HCL Nomad Web is THE talk around the watercooler. More and more companies are looking into supplementing or outright replacing their Notes clients with this new browser based HCL solution. But doing so is a daunting prospect, given the many new technologies in play. To help you out, we went and collected everything you need to know in one place. Getting HCL Nomad Web up and running – start to finish, with live demos – only here!
Join HCL Ambassador Christoph Adler in this unmissable event for HCL administrators. Everything you see here you can put to good use immediately, as all tools are available with your HCL CCB license or are even free to use. Whether you already are using it, have just decided to start your HCL Nomad journey, or only want to see what it would mean to go down this path: if you don’t want to be left in the past, you must not miss this webinar!
What you will learn
- Understanding requirements, benefits, and limitations of HCL Nomad Web
- Installing HCL Nomad Web on the server (with or without HCL SafeLinx)
- Performing initial setup for end-users while preserving the workspace from their Notes clients
- Dealing with virtual infrastructures such as Citrix, VMWare, TS, and VDI
- Operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting on servers and clients
Die ultimative Anleitung für HCL Nomad Web Administratorenpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/die-ultimative-anleitung-fur-hcl-nomad-web-administratoren/
HCL Nomad Web ist DAS heiße Thema in der Notes-Welt. Immer mehr Unternehmen erwägen, ihre HCL Notes-Landschaft mit Nomad Web zu ergänzen oder sogar komplett zu ersetzen. Es ist verständlich, dass die Veränderungen und neuen Technologien überwältigend wirken können. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, erfahren Sie in diesem Webinar alles, was Sie über Nomad wissen müssen – angefangen von den ersten Schritten bis hin zum endgültigen Rollout bei den Anwendern. Alles praxisnah und leicht verständlich erklärt.
Verpassen Sie auf keinen Fall dieses aufschlussreiche Webinar mit dem renommierten HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas. Gewinnen Sie wertvolle Erkenntnisse, die Sie sofort in die Tat umsetzen können, denn alles, was Sie brauchen, ist in Ihrer HCL CCB-Lizenz bereits enthalten oder kostenlos erhältlich. Egal, ob Sie bereits in die Welt von HCL Nomad Web eingetaucht sind, den Einstieg planen oder einfach nur neugierig sind, ob die Lösung auch für Sie geeignet ist – wenn Sie nicht in der Vergangenheit stecken bleiben wollen, sollten Sie dieses Webinar nicht verpassen!
Was Sie lernen werden
- Anforderungen, Vorteile, und Beschränkungen von HCL Nomad Web
- Installation auf dem Server (mit und ohne HCL SafeLinx)
- Initiales Setup für Endbenutzer inkl. Übernahme des bestehenden Notes Client Arbeitsbereiches
- Umgang mit virtuellen Infrastrukturen wie Citrix, VMWare, TS und VDI
- Betrieb, Optimierung und Fehlerbehebung auf Server und Client
Bring the Modern and Seamless User Experience You Deserve to HCL Nomadpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/bring-the-modern-and-seamless-user-experience-to-hcl-nomad/
HCL Nomad is the future and is expected to give a modern, seamless user experience. But you don’t achieve that out of the box. The UI can be a bit of a pain, some Domino Applications aren’t ready for it, and the annoying realities of roaming, BYOD, browsers, and multiple devices rear their ugly heads.
Join this hands-on webinar on June 06 where one of the authorities in the field, Christoph Adler, demonstrates how to provide a modern user experience that is as seamless as your workforce expects it to be. Be among the first to achieve Nomad clients that give your users what they need, work without breaking down, follow compliance guidelines, and reduce the workload of IT and support – today!
What you will learn:
- Stay on top of all devices and users in one place with automatic discovery.
- Understand Recent Applications and Workspaces in Nomad – and master them.
- Manage replication for mobile use cases and block unwanted or incompatible applications from opening on Nomad.
- How to configure Nomad for a smooth experience that honors compliance needs.
- Give users a roaming configuration that moves with them across devices, no matter what happens.
Wie man HCL Nomad eine moderne User Experience verschafftpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/wie-man-hcl-nomad-eine-moderne-user-experience-verschafft/
HCL Nomad ist die Zukunft des Clients. Sie erwarten sich eine moderne, nahtlose User Experience, aber stellen schnell fest, dass dies nicht einfach von selbst passiert. Die Benutzeroberfläche kann mühsam sein, einige Ihrer Domino-Anwendungen sind (noch) nicht auf Nomad ausgelegt, und die anstrengenden Realitäten von Roaming, BYOD, Browsern und mehreren Geräten kommt immer wieder zum Vorschein. Es gibt viel zu tun.
Nehmen Sie an diesem praxisnahen Webinar am 6. Juni teil, in dem einer der führenden Experten auf diesem Fachgebiet, Marc Thomas, demonstriert, wie Sie eine moderne, nahtlose User Experience schaffen, die die Erwartungen Ihrer Mitarbeiter:innen übertrifft. Sie können ganz vorne dabei sein, wenn es um Nomad Clients geht, die einfach funktionieren, Compliance-Richtlinien erfüllen, und Ihren Arbeitsaufwand verringern!
Dabei gehen wir besonders auf die folgenden Themen ein:
- Behalten Sie den Überblick über alle Geräte und Anwender:innen an einem Ort dank automatischer Inventur.
- Erfahren Sie mehr über Recent Applications und Workspaces in Nomad – und lernen Sie, diese zu meistern.
- Verwalten Sie Replikation für mobile Anwendungsfälle und verhindern Sie, dass unerwünschte oder inkompatible Anwendungen auf Nomad geöffnet werden.
- Konfigurieren Sie Nomad so, dass es reibungslos funktioniert und die Compliance-Anforderungen erfüllt.
- Geben Sie Anwender:innen eine Roaming-Konfiguration, die sie auf allen Geräten begleitet, egal was passiert.
In 2015, I used to write extensions for Joomla, WordPress, phpBB3, etc and I ...Juraj Vysvader
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Globus Compute wth IRI Workflows - GlobusWorld 2024Globus
As part of the DOE Integrated Research Infrastructure (IRI) program, NERSC at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and ALCF at Argonne National Lab are working closely with General Atomics on accelerating the computing requirements of the DIII-D experiment. As part of the work the team is investigating ways to speedup the time to solution for many different parts of the DIII-D workflow including how they run jobs on HPC systems. One of these routes is looking at Globus Compute as a way to replace the current method for managing tasks and we describe a brief proof of concept showing how Globus Compute could help to schedule jobs and be a tool to connect compute at different facilities.
We describe the deployment and use of Globus Compute for remote computation. This content is aimed at researchers who wish to compute on remote resources using a unified programming interface, as well as system administrators who will deploy and operate Globus Compute services on their research computing infrastructure.
Designing for Privacy in Amazon Web ServicesKrzysztofKkol1
Data privacy is one of the most critical issues that businesses face. This presentation shares insights on the principles and best practices for ensuring the resilience and security of your workload.
Drawing on a real-life project from the HR industry, the various challenges will be demonstrated: data protection, self-healing, business continuity, security, and transparency of data processing. This systematized approach allowed to create a secure AWS cloud infrastructure that not only met strict compliance rules but also exceeded the client's expectations.
Prosigns: Transforming Business with Tailored Technology SolutionsProsigns
Unlocking Business Potential: Tailored Technology Solutions by Prosigns
Discover how Prosigns, a leading technology solutions provider, partners with businesses to drive innovation and success. Our presentation showcases our comprehensive range of services, including custom software development, web and mobile app development, AI & ML solutions, blockchain integration, DevOps services, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 support.
Custom Software Development: Prosigns specializes in creating bespoke software solutions that cater to your unique business needs. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your requirements and deliver tailor-made software that enhances efficiency and drives growth.
Web and Mobile App Development: From responsive websites to intuitive mobile applications, Prosigns develops cutting-edge solutions that engage users and deliver seamless experiences across devices.
AI & ML Solutions: Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Prosigns provides smart solutions that automate processes, provide valuable insights, and drive informed decision-making.
Blockchain Integration: Prosigns offers comprehensive blockchain solutions, including development, integration, and consulting services, enabling businesses to leverage blockchain technology for enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency.
DevOps Services: Prosigns' DevOps services streamline development and operations processes, ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery through automation and continuous integration.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Support: Prosigns provides comprehensive support and maintenance services for Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring your system is always up-to-date, secure, and running smoothly.
Learn how our collaborative approach and dedication to excellence help businesses achieve their goals and stay ahead in today's digital landscape. From concept to deployment, Prosigns is your trusted partner for transforming ideas into reality and unlocking the full potential of your business.
Join us on a journey of innovation and growth. Let's partner for success with Prosigns.
Exploring Innovations in Data Repository Solutions - Insights from the U.S. G...Globus
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has made substantial investments in meeting evolving scientific, technical, and policy driven demands on storing, managing, and delivering data. As these demands continue to grow in complexity and scale, the USGS must continue to explore innovative solutions to improve its management, curation, sharing, delivering, and preservation approaches for large-scale research data. Supporting these needs, the USGS has partnered with the University of Chicago-Globus to research and develop advanced repository components and workflows leveraging its current investment in Globus. The primary outcome of this partnership includes the development of a prototype enterprise repository, driven by USGS Data Release requirements, through exploration and implementation of the entire suite of the Globus platform offerings, including Globus Flow, Globus Auth, Globus Transfer, and Globus Search. This presentation will provide insights into this research partnership, introduce the unique requirements and challenges being addressed and provide relevant project progress.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9 TYPES OF OUTOFMEMORYERRORTier1 app
Even though at surface level ‘java.lang.OutOfMemoryError’ appears as one single error; underlyingly there are 9 types of OutOfMemoryError. Each type of OutOfMemoryError has different causes, diagnosis approaches and solutions. This session equips you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to troubleshoot and conquer OutOfMemoryError in all its forms, ensuring smoother, more efficient Java applications.
Large Language Models and the End of ProgrammingMatt Welsh
Talk by Matt Welsh at Craft Conference 2024 on the impact that Large Language Models will have on the future of software development. In this talk, I discuss the ways in which LLMs will impact the software industry, from replacing human software developers with AI, to replacing conventional software with models that perform reasoning, computation, and problem-solving.
In software engineering, the right architecture is essential for robust, scalable platforms. Wix has undergone a pivotal shift from event sourcing to a CRUD-based model for its microservices. This talk will chart the course of this pivotal journey.
Event sourcing, which records state changes as immutable events, provided robust auditing and "time travel" debugging for Wix Stores' microservices. Despite its benefits, the complexity it introduced in state management slowed development. Wix responded by adopting a simpler, unified CRUD model. This talk will explore the challenges of event sourcing and the advantages of Wix's new "CRUD on steroids" approach, which streamlines API integration and domain event management while preserving data integrity and system resilience.
Participants will gain valuable insights into Wix's strategies for ensuring atomicity in database updates and event production, as well as caching, materialization, and performance optimization techniques within a distributed system.
Join us to discover how Wix has mastered the art of balancing simplicity and extensibility, and learn how the re-adoption of the modest CRUD has turbocharged their development velocity, resilience, and scalability in a high-growth environment.
How Does XfilesPro Ensure Security While Sharing Documents in Salesforce?XfilesPro
Worried about document security while sharing them in Salesforce? Fret no more! Here are the top-notch security standards XfilesPro upholds to ensure strong security for your Salesforce documents while sharing with internal or external people.
To learn more, read the blog: https://www.xfilespro.com/how-does-xfilespro-make-document-sharing-secure-and-seamless-in-salesforce/
Your Digital Assistant.
Making complex approach simple. Straightforward process saves time. No more waiting to connect with people that matter to you. Safety first is not a cliché - Securely protect information in cloud storage to prevent any third party from accessing data.
Would you rather make your visitors feel burdened by making them wait? Or choose VizMan for a stress-free experience? VizMan is an automated visitor management system that works for any industries not limited to factories, societies, government institutes, and warehouses. A new age contactless way of logging information of visitors, employees, packages, and vehicles. VizMan is a digital logbook so it deters unnecessary use of paper or space since there is no requirement of bundles of registers that is left to collect dust in a corner of a room. Visitor’s essential details, helps in scheduling meetings for visitors and employees, and assists in supervising the attendance of the employees. With VizMan, visitors don’t need to wait for hours in long queues. VizMan handles visitors with the value they deserve because we know time is important to you.
Feasible Features
One Subscription, Four Modules – Admin, Employee, Receptionist, and Gatekeeper ensures confidentiality and prevents data from being manipulated
User Friendly – can be easily used on Android, iOS, and Web Interface
Multiple Accessibility – Log in through any device from any place at any time
One app for all industries – a Visitor Management System that works for any organisation.
Stress-free Sign-up
Visitor is registered and checked-in by the Receptionist
Host gets a notification, where they opt to Approve the meeting
Host notifies the Receptionist of the end of the meeting
Visitor is checked-out by the Receptionist
Host enters notes and remarks of the meeting
Customizable Components
Scheduling Meetings – Host can invite visitors for meetings and also approve, reject and reschedule meetings
Single/Bulk invites – Invitations can be sent individually to a visitor or collectively to many visitors
VIP Visitors – Additional security of data for VIP visitors to avoid misuse of information
Courier Management – Keeps a check on deliveries like commodities being delivered in and out of establishments
Alerts & Notifications – Get notified on SMS, email, and application
Parking Management – Manage availability of parking space
Individual log-in – Every user has their own log-in id
Visitor/Meeting Analytics – Evaluate notes and remarks of the meeting stored in the system
Visitor Management System is a secure and user friendly database manager that records, filters, tracks the visitors to your organization.
"Secure Your Premises with VizMan (VMS) – Get It Now"
Climate Science Flows: Enabling Petabyte-Scale Climate Analysis with the Eart...Globus
The Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF) is a global network of data servers that archives and distributes the planet’s largest collection of Earth system model output for thousands of climate and environmental scientists worldwide. Many of these petabyte-scale data archives are located in proximity to large high-performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing resources, but the primary workflow for data users consists of transferring data, and applying computations on a different system. As a part of the ESGF 2.0 US project (funded by the United States Department of Energy Office of Science), we developed pre-defined data workflows, which can be run on-demand, capable of applying many data reduction and data analysis to the large ESGF data archives, transferring only the resultant analysis (ex. visualizations, smaller data files). In this talk, we will showcase a few of these workflows, highlighting how Globus Flows can be used for petabyte-scale climate analysis.
Developing Distributed High-performance Computing Capabilities of an Open Sci...Globus
COVID-19 had an unprecedented impact on scientific collaboration. The pandemic and its broad response from the scientific community has forged new relationships among public health practitioners, mathematical modelers, and scientific computing specialists, while revealing critical gaps in exploiting advanced computing systems to support urgent decision making. Informed by our team’s work in applying high-performance computing in support of public health decision makers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we present how Globus technologies are enabling the development of an open science platform for robust epidemic analysis, with the goal of collaborative, secure, distributed, on-demand, and fast time-to-solution analyses to support public health.
Experience our free, in-depth three-part Tendenci Platform Corporate Membership Management workshop series! In Session 1 on May 14th, 2024, we began with an Introduction and Setup, mastering the configuration of your Corporate Membership Module settings to establish membership types, applications, and more. Then, on May 16th, 2024, in Session 2, we focused on binding individual members to a Corporate Membership and Corporate Reps, teaching you how to add individual members and assign Corporate Representatives to manage dues, renewals, and associated members. Finally, on May 28th, 2024, in Session 3, we covered questions and concerns, addressing any queries or issues you may have.
For more Tendenci AMS events, check out www.tendenci.com/events
Software Engineering, Software Consulting, Tech Lead.
Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring JDBC, Spring Security,
Spring Transaction, Spring MVC,
Log4j, REST/SOAP WEB-SERVICES.
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Christoph Stoettner
• Senior Consultant at panagenda
• IBM Notes / Domino since 1999
• IBM Connections since version 2.5 /
2009
• Many years of experience in:
– Migrations
– Administration and Installation
– Performance Analysis
• Joined panagenda in 2015 focusing in:
– IBM Connections Deployment and
Optimization
– IBM Connections Monitoring
• Husband of one & father of two,
Bavarian
@stoeps
linkedin.com/in/christophstoettner
www.stoeps.de
christophstoettner
+49 173 8588719
christoph.stoettner@panagenda.com
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Databases
WebSphere Application Server
IBM HTTP ServerWebSphere Plugins
Application DBsPEOPLEDB
LDAP Server
TDI
Forward to Application Server
and Port
(Load balancing and Failover)
Redirect
unknown
URL
Upload and Download
of Files, Attachments
Common: Access
Customization,
Webressources
Read and Write
Authentication
Users / Groups
Reads Userdata for Profiles
Create, Update,
Delete and
Inactivate Profiles
Shared
Directory
Link
to
Attachments
Profile changes synchronize to
Membertables through JMS Queue
Optional:
Direct Access
to Attachments
Main Components
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System Requirements
• Follow Strictly
• Check Regularly
• All versions
– http://short.stoeps.de/vwzrv
• IBM Connections 5
– http://short.stoeps.de/mspdi
• IBM Connections 5.5
– http://short.stoeps.de/cnx55sysreq
• Check all Notes
• Download PDF
– About 100 pages
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Installation Documentation
• Be careful with non-official documentation
documents
• Sometimes wrong dependencies mentioned
(only trust System Requirements)
• Statement if something is supported does not mean
it’s licensed
– Example (from Update strategy for IBM Connections 5.0):
DB2 10.5 FP4 in http://www-
01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683118
– Connections 5.0 License Agreement does not contain a 10.5
License! -> No download in PA possible
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Prepare A Installation Documentation
• http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSYGQH
– Contains mixed informations of all Operating Systems and
Database Type
– If you install often, create your own Install documentation
• Check Performance Tuning Guides
– Not available for 5.5 until now
– Check 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 to get an idea
• Read all lists before you follow them
– e.g. “point 13: if you use Linux, don’t follow point 8, do ...
instead”
– Nothing found in the actual documentation, but had this
multiple times
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Prepare Your Installation
• Download all needed Software Packages
• Download IBM Connections 5.5
– List with Part Numbers (but with all possible Software):
http://www-
01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041291
• Don’t forget mandatory Fixes from
http://www.ibm.com/fixcentral
– Download WebSphere Fixpack 9:
http://www-
01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041819
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Save Time
• Download and Install Installation Manager separate
– Version 1.8.3 or newer 64 Bit
– Do not use the one packaged with Connections
– You can install all other products without updating IM
• Directly install Fix pack Versions
– Add Fixes and Original File to Installation Manager
Repository List
– Connections 5.5 CR1
(works with 5.0 CR2 and newer, but not 5.0 CR1)
– WebSphere Application Server ND 8.5.5.9
– DB2 10.5FP5 Universal or ESE
(without 10.5.0 package, no need to download)
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Sizing
• Be prepared for future growth
• Do not overact
– Some hundred users mostly won't need a large deployment
• I'm not a fan of multi-instance database machines
– If I run in database performance issues I split the databases
to different machines
– Performance tuning guide
• Multi-instance is best practice, if you have enough resources
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Minimum Requirements
• 4 | 8 GB memory is often too less,
better start with 10 or 12 GB
– Memory swapping kills ALL tuning efforts
• CPU cores
– 2 cores minimum only on small tiny
deployments
– Thumb rule:
I calculate one core for each JVM
(expensive with PVU license)
• Disk
– Using network storage or virtualized servers
– Easier to extend
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Connections 5.5Connections 5.0
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General Installation
• Download all needed software packages
– Always check System Requirements before you install
• Source and Destination Paths shouldn’t contain
spaces
– Don’t install from or to folders with a space
– e.g. Installation Manager | InstallationManager
– avoid “c:Program FilesIBM”
– Use c|d|e:IBM
• Different operating systems need special settings
• Always use the operating system where you have
the best skills
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Network
• Name lookup / DNS
– All servers must be resolvable (hosts is not a workaround)
– Knowing the protocol
• Avoid Round Robin
• No Authentication failover in WebSphere with Round Robin!
• Network storage (file locking is important)
– NFS v4 / SMB|CIFS
– No DFS
• Reverse Proxies / Proxies
– Always test your deployment without proxies
– Activate after successful testing
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Register WAS as a service
• Services for Deployment Manager and NodeAgent(s)
– wasservice.bat|sh
• Map service to a technical user
– any Active Directory User is possible
– allowed to read / write network share with Shared Content
• Service can parse commands to nodeagent
– -stopArgs "<NA commands>"
• Configure monitoring policy (if required)
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WasService.bat|sh – Register service
• Create a local filebased user to stop the service
– Operator Role is enough
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cd D:IBMCNXWebSphereAppServerbin
WASService.exe
-add CnxNode01
-serverName nodeagent
-profilePath d:ibmcnxwebsphereappserverprofilesCNXNode01
-stopArgs "-username wasadmin -password password -stopservers"
-userid cnxtec -password password
-encodeParams
-restart true
-startType automatic
parsed to nodeAgent
stops AppServer
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Monitoring Policy
• Each Application Server
– Change Node restart state to "RUNNING”
• Must set this to STOPPED before
performing updates
– Or use syncNode.bat|sh after applying
an update
• Increase Timeout on Windows
– Default timeout for service shutdown
= 30 seconds
– From around 5 Application Servers
– Increase Value at:
HKEY_Local_Machine:
SYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlWaitToKillServiceTimeout
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Directories & Synching
• Prepare your LDAP
– Better data within LDAP → better Profiles
– Login Items must be unique
• E-Mail-Address
• UID
• Switching Authentication directories is possible
– Need some planning
• Dependencies
– Quality of LDAP data
– Plans to activate SPNEGO
– Domino Mail Integration
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Federated Repositories Best Practice
• Leave the file based wasadmin enabled
– Fallback if LDAP Bind Credentials changed
– Solving problems with Federated Repositories
• Default does not allow this
(you have to disable security
through wsadmin to
change configuration)
Check this box
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Logs – adjust language WebSphere
• Change log language to English (IBM will love you for this)
• WebSphere
Add "-Duser.language=en –Duser.region=US" to Generic JVM
arguments of
– Each application server (Process definition – Java Virtual Machine)
– dmgr (System Administration – Deployment Manager – Process
Definition ...)
– nodeagents (System Administration – Node agents – nodeagent –
Process Def ...)
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Logs – adjust language TDI
• TDI
– edit ibmdisrv.bat|sh
– add -Duser.language=en –Duser.region=US to LOG_4J
variable
– Linux:
– Windows:
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Rotate Logs
• WebSphere Logs too small for Troubleshooting
– Default: 5 Logs 1 MB each (SystemOut and SystemErr)
– Better 5-10 Logs 20 MB each
• Setting for each Application Server
• remember Nodeagents and Dmgr
• Change this as soon as your servers have been
created
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Rotate Logs
• IBM Connections 5.5 – SET BY DEFAULT!!
– Install.log
– Result:
– So your logs are stored 30 days, independent of size
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Rotate IBM HTTP Server Logs
• Default: no max size for access_log and error_log
• Often some GB of Log files
– Open with an Editor?
– Disk size
• Search for this lines in httpd.conf:
• Comment out:
CustomLog log/access_log common
ErrorLog logs/error_log
# CustomLog log/access_log common
# ErrorLog logs/error_log
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Rotate IBM HTTP Server Logs
• Add:
• Delete Log Files older than x days (examples with 3)
– Linux
– Windows (Batch through Task Scheduler or Powershell)
Linux:
CustomLog "|/opt/IBM/HTTPServer/bin/rotatelogs /opt/IBM/HTTPServer/logs/access_log.%Y%m%d 86400" common
ErrorLog "|/opt/IBM/HTTPServer/bin/rotatelogs /opt/IBM/HTTPServer/logs/error_log.%Y%m%d 86400“
Windows:
CustomLog "|D:/IBM/HTTPServer/bin/rotatelogs.exe D:/IBM/HTTPServer/logs/access_log.%Y%m%d 86400" common
ErrorLog "|D:/IBM/HTTPServer/bin/rotatelogs.exe D:/IBM/HTTPServer/logs/error_log.%Y%m%d 86400"
crontab -e
# Delete logfiles older than 3 days in logs
10 0 * * * find /opt/IBM/HTTPServer/logs/*_log.* -mtime +3 -exec
rm -rf {} ;
forfiles -p "D:IBMHTTPServerlogs" -s -m *_log.* -d -3 -c "cmd /c del @file"
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Rotate Logs DB2
• db2diag.log
• Default: no maximum size
– Default: %PROGRAMDATA%IBMDB2instancenameDB2
– Full C-Partition in Windows still hard to solve
[db2inst1@cnx-db2 ~]$ db2 get dbm cfg |grep -i diagsize
Size of rotating db2diag & notify logs (MB) (DIAGSIZE) = 0
[db2inst1@cnx-db2 ~]$ db2 update dbm cfg using DIAGSIZE 1024
DB20000I The UPDATE DATABASE MANAGER CONFIGURATION command completed
successfully.
[db2inst1@cnx-db2 ~]$ db2 get dbm cfg |grep -i diagsize
Size of rotating db2diag & notify logs (MB) (DIAGSIZE) = 1024
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HTTP Server Keystore
• Several Reviews showed
– Keystore of WebSphere Plugin used for IHS SSL Key
– Why is this worse?
– What would you do when you get SSL Errors within
Connections?
– This overwrites plugin-key.kdb on your Webserver
– SSL Key deleted
– Backup?
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HTTP Server Key store
• When you want to reuse Plugin Key store
– Import SSL Key into CMSKeyStore
– But never seen this in the wild
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HTTP Server Keystore
• Best Practice - Create a
separate key store for IHS
– Ikeyman will help you
– Possible to use a wildcard
• Then you can just copy it to use on
dev / test machines
– Backup the keystore before
changes
– Don’t activate “Expiration time”
– “Stash password to a file”
• Creates a cnx-key.sth file
• Used by IHS to open keystore
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Harden HTTP
• Disable SSLv2 / v3
– Automatically disabled with 8.5.5.4
• Check with
hydra, nmap or ssllabs.com/ssltest/
SSLProtocolEnable TLS
SSLProtocolDisable SSLv2 SSLv3
# Disable SSLCompression -> CRIME ATTACK
SSLCompression off
#Prefer ECDHE-RSA ciphers
SSLCipherSpec ALL NONE
SSLCipherSpec TLSv12 TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256
SSLCipherSpec TLSv12 TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
SSLCipherSpec TLSv12 TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA384
SSLCipherSpec TLSv12 TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
SSLCipherSpec ALL TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
SSLCipherSpec ALL TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
SSLCipherSpec ALL TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256
SSLCipherSpec ALL TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256
# Enabling this 3 ciphers mean A- rating on ssllabs, but without Connections is not working
SSLCipherSpec ALL TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA
SSLCipherSpec ALL TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA
SSLCipherSpec ALL SSL_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA
# Enable HSTS
Header always set Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"
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Harden HTTP
• If you use SSL Keys longer than 2048 bit, you must
replace Java policy
– Download and replace Java (unrestricted) policy files
• All Nodes
• https://www-01.ibm.com/marketing/iwm/iwm/web/reg/pick.do?source=jcesdk
– Also needed if any application connected use longer keys
• LDAPS
• Mailserver
• Sametime Proxy
• Remove Server Information (HTTP Header, Error
pages)
– ServerSignature Off
– ServerTokens Prod (DEFAULT)
– AddServerHeader Off
Default
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Remove Index
• Remove all Files except index.html from
<IHS_ROOT>/htdocs
• Rename index.html (e.g. 0815.html)
– echo 1 > 0815.html
– For testing you can access the file
• Add robots.txt
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Worst Practise Example - Tuning
• Customer showed me a system with following
infrastructure
• WebSphere
– Large deployment
– 16 GB RAM
– 4 Cores
• DB2
– 12 instances
– 8 GB RAM
– 4 Cores
• Connections restart 22 minutes
Web Server
ihs.example.local
WebSphere
was1.example.local
Db2 / TDI
db2.example.local
Freigabe
LDAP
domino1.example.local
User SynchronisationAuthentication
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Solving the problem
• Large deployment means about 15 JVM on the machine
– Restart shows 15 min 100% CPU usage
– Adding 4 cores and restart time get down to 7 minutes
– Other option would be midsize deployment, but then you have
to reinstall Connections
• Java Heap Sizes set to default (256 MB and 768 MB) ->
increase to 1.5 – 2.5 GB
• Perf Guide mentions that multiple instances on DB2 only
increase performance with enough resources
– But that was not the real problem
• DataSource connectionPool Sizes are set to Default 1/10
– Increase this values to the proposals in the guide and ...
– Restart time comes down under 3 minutes
• Key point: read the complete guide
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Java Heap
• Default Java Heap Sizes on Midsize Deployment: 2506 MB /
application server
• Large Deployment depends on application: 0.5 to 2.5 GB
• Main point in memory tuning
– Never exceed the system memory
– Swapping kills all your tuning efforts
• Counting the JVM Heap sizes is not enough
– Maximum heap is not the maximum amount of memory the jvm
uses!
– Libraries, jars and so on count additional to memory usage
– JVM memory usage may be 3 * JVM maximum Heap
• Initial and maximum Heap Size should be equalized
– mentioned in IBM Connections 5.0 tuning guide
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IBM HTTP Server
• Enable compression
– Important !!!!!
– See Slides from BP307 - IBM Connect 2014
– Save up to 70% network traffic
– Minimal increase of CPU load
• Enable file download through IHS
– Depend on your deployment
– Often security forbids storage access from DMZ
• If you have no access to file share from IHS -> Files
should be installed in a separate Cluster
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Database Reorg
• Performance of Connections is often database
related
• IBM provides runstats.sql and reorg.sql Scripts
– Wizardsconnections.sql<app>db2
– Run them after big amount of data is changed or added
– Run on a weekly/monthly basis
• No Scripts for (Create your own!)
– CCM
– Docs
– Surveys
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What to Backup
• Using an example Connections installation guide rarely
explains backups
– These guides normally do not mention backup, or what to back
up
– Disk crash means data loss
• Database backups through file backup are not supported
and mostly not restorable
• Important!!!
– Database Backup through Online Backups can be taken when
Connections is up
– Offline backups are also possible
• Ensure the file system & DB backup are run at the same
time of day
– DB and Filesystem data will stay in sync – if you take your DB
backup at midnight and the file system at midday they will be
out of sync
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Backup
• Most important (minimum daily)
– Databases (offline or online)
– Shared content
• Important
– Configuration
• WebSphere Application Server
• Connections
• IBM HTTP Server
• TDI Solution
• Test if restore is possible!!!!
– Several issues with WebSphere restores, where binaries
weren't on the tape
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Install Checklist
• WebSphere Application Server
– Configure Federated Repository
– LtpaToken, enable security
• WebSphere Application Server Supplements (IHS,
Plugins)
• DB2 (or other DBM)
• TDI
• Add Webserver to Dmgr (use configurewebserver.bat)
• Enable SSL on IHS
• Import IHS Root Key within WebSphere cell trust keystore
(retrieve from port)
• Configure CCM
• Install optional Addons like Forms Experience Builder,
IBM Docs, Cognos
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Documentation
Document EVERYTHING !!!
because you can remember everything you did ….
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Documentation
• Everyone hates writing documentation
• BUT – make notes as you go, it doesn’t need to be a
full step by step guide with screenshots
• Document all customizations
• Any additional changes made
• Anything of note that deviates from the guides
• Lessons learnt or how you solved issues
• Use the scripts to output some of it
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Useful Tools
• Editor with syntax highlighting
– Linux/Unix: vim, geany
– Windows: notepad++, pspad, UltraEdit
• Log Viewer
– tail -f
– Baretail (https://www.baremetalsoft.com/baretail/)
– Multitail (https://www.vanheusden.com/multitail/)
• (Intercept) Proxy
– Fiddler (http://www.telerik.com/fiddler)
• IBM support ask often for traces
• Windows only
– Burpsuite (https://portswigger.net/burp/)
• OS independent
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Useful Tools (2)
• Browser
– Firefox (portable) / Firefox ESR
– Chrome
– IE (download Virtual Machine with different versions)
• https://www.modern.ie
• You can be sure there is no GPO applied
• Network analyzer
– Wireshark (https://www.wireshark.org/)
• SPNEGO Analysis
– tcpdump (save pcap and analyse with Wireshark)
– Nmap (Check SSL, Ports)
• Unzip / Unarchiver
– 7-zip
– WinRar
– Do not use tar delivered with AIX! Use GNU tar
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Links and References
• IBM Connections System Requirements
– http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27012786
• IBM Connections Family Documentation
– http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSYGQH/welcome
• IBM Connections 4 Performance Tuning Guide
– https://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/lcwiki.nsf/dx/IBM_Connections_4.0_Performance_Tuning_Guide
• IBM Connections 4.5 Performance Tuning Guide Addendum
– https://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/lcwiki.nsf/dx/IBM_Connections_4.5_Performance_Tuning_Guide_Addendum
• IBM Connections 5 CR1 Performance Tuning Guide
– https://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/lcwiki.nsf/dx/IBM_Connection_V5_CR1_Tuning_guide
• 5.5 (June 2016)
– https://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/lcwiki.nsf/dx/IBM_Connections_V5.5_Tuning_guide
Check Installation Instructions and System Requirements
Lots of different products mentioned and needed for a Connections Deployment
Start with a minimum package count (WebSphere, HTTP Server, DB2, Plugins, TDI)
Browser request on HTTP (connections-url)
Redirect to WebSphere Plugin (Loadbalancing, Failover)
Forward to WebSphere Application Server
Authenticate against LDAP Server (Federated Repository)
Reads and writes Databases
Upload and Download File Attachments
TDI read Userdata for Profiles from LDAP
Create, Update and Delete Profiles in PeopleDB
Other App DB synchronize through JMS Queues
Application DBs Link to File Attachments in Shared Directory
Remember to enable this on newly created application servers too