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Avoid Lotus Notes Domino email archiving ACL issues with AdminP
Create a custom AdminP handler to fix mail file delegation and ACL problems caused by third-party email-archiving software for Lotus Notes Domino.Tip
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Archiving Lotus Notes documents to a specified folder
Archiving Lotus Notes documents is typically a laborious task -- but not anymore. SearchDomino.com member Bob Gouin has created an agent that simplifies the process.Tip
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IM, blogs next target for litigation
In litigation, email is still the No. 1 target of subpoenas for electronic records. But IMs and blogs are easily targeted, too, and need attention.Article | 19 Oct 2006
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E-discovery rules double-edged sword for CIOs
The new rules regarding electronic discovery show a growing appreciation for the vastness and value of electronically stored data. But don't expect them to make your job easier.Article | 19 Oct 2006
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Symantec peddles enterprise vault tool
The new Enterprise Vault software contains features developed because of a recent update to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.Article | 25 Aug 2006
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Changing a Lotus Notes database mail file from 'archive' to 'mail'
If a Lotus Notes database mail file spuriously shows "Archive" instead of "Mail," this LotusScript code will remedy the problem.Tip
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Email archiving for SMBs: No experience required
IBM announced the release of its DB2 CommonStore Email Archiving Solution, an appliance that SMBs with little to no IT staffs can install quickly and easily.Article | 10 Aug 2006
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School district hooks up affordable compliance archive
A Texas school district connected its email system to archiving software and DVD jukeboxes, avoiding a cost and management hassle.Article | 29 Jun 2006
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Lotus Domino email archiving strategies and practices
Notes/Domino expert Kevin Marshall teaches a step-by-step plan and strategy for implementing an email archiving and message retention system for a Notes/Domino environment.Article | 29 Jun 2006
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Exporting email from Lotus Notes to .EML messages
Have you ever wanted to store your Lotus Notes email in a file system, but still be able to keep the whole context of the email together? SearchDomino.com member Arthur Turner explains how to extract individual email items and store them in a file system for archiving and document management. The file created can then be read directly from Microsoft Outlook while still keeping all the internal integrity.Tip
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What is Notes 8.5's DAOS (Domino Attachment and Object Storage) feature?
Get an introduction to DAOS (Domino Attachment Object Storage), a new feature in Lotus Notes 8.5 that preserves disk space by transferring attachments to a file system in your server, leaving you with tickets that reference the attachments, making them easily accessible. You'll learn the components it is made up of, what you'll need to run it, and why it's important to know all about it.Tip
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Lotus Notes and Domino Server backup and recovery
Fast and reliable backup and recovery are critical for most Lotus Notes and Domino Server shops, but not always easy to achieve. This collection of tips, tutorials and expert advice will teach you best practices and methods you can use to simplify and improve your backup and recovery operations and how to troubleshoot common issues.Best Practices Guide
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How to automatically create a backup copy of your Domino Directory
SearchDomino.com member Jari Riihimaki provides a Lotus Notes agent that automatically creates a backup copy of your Domino Directory. After implementing this agent, you'll never again need to restore documents back to your Domino Directory or check old configurations.Tip
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Replication best practices for Lotus Domino disaster recovery
When using Lotus Notes database replication for disaster recovery purposes, find out what data you need to include for full recoveries.Ask the Expert
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The truth about AutoSave in Lotus Notes/Domino 7
SearchDomino.com contributor Andy Pedisich explains how the AutoSave feature works in Lotus Notes/Domino 7 for recovering documents from a Lotus Notes database after a nasty "red screen of death" crash occurs -- and warns of a big caveat you need to be aware of before you can use it.Tip
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Restoring a corrupt Lotus Notes certlog.nsf file
SearchDomino.com expert Chuck Connell explains your options if you can't restore a corrupted certlog.nsf file using the fixup command.Ask the Expert
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Lotus Notes replication snafu: Accidentally deleted archived email
In an attempt to copy an existing database to a new one, a Lotus Notes administrator accidentally deletes all the data in the .NSF file. SearchDomino.com expert Chuck Connell provides a post-mortem of this Lotus Notes replication snafu.Ask the Expert
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Nine steps to less expensive, more reliable backups
Now more than ever, companies need to take aggressive action to improve the reliability and reduce the cost of their backup operations. These nine steps show you how.Tip
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Error restoring an NSF archive file: 'File truncated - file may have been damaged'
SearchDomino.com expert Chuck Connell helps a Lotus Domino administrator troubleshoot a "File truncated – file may have been damaged" error when attempting to restore an archived NSF file.Ask the Expert
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Defining a backup process on your Lotus Domino server
Learn about the items you should consider when defining a backup process on your Lotus Domino server.Article | 08 Dec 2005
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Domino Mailbag: Notes/Domino clustering
Our Notes/Domino administration expert answers our users' queries on upgrading to Domino 8.5 with clustered servers, using the Domino Internet Cluster manager and more.Misc
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LotusScript code rebuilds corrupted busytime.nsf file
The Notes/Domino busytime.nsf file can become become corrupted, causing problems with the Resource Reservations database. Use this LotuScript code to rebuild busytime.nsf files nightly -– without deleting busytime.nsf.Tip
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Routing Domino cluster servers to the correct network
Discover the reasons why and the steps you should take if your Domino server clusters are inexplicably routing between public and private networks.Ask the Expert
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Lotus Domino server clustering
Clustering is a common approach to improving the performance and reliability of Lotus Domino servers, but it must be configured and maintained carefully to reap any value. Learn fundamentals and best practices for running a Lotus Domino server cluster from this collection of technical articles, tips and tutorials.Learning Center
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Comparing replicas on clustered Lotus Domino servers
SearchDomino.com Hall of Fame veteran Blessan Philip provides a script that automatically generates a Microsoft Excel report to compare server replicas in a Lotus Domino cluster -- including actual mail file sizes, quotas and warning thresholds. This information can then be used to identify any replication issues.Tip
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Locate missing databases in a Lotus Domino cluster
SearchDomino.com Hall of Famer Blessan Philip explains how to generate a report in Microsoft Excel of all databases that are not present on the Lotus Domino servers in a selected cluster.Tip
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Upgrade all members of the cluster?
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DB replacement function malfunctions in a clustered environment
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Can I configure Domino to use private LAN for Directory lookups?
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Preparing for consolidation -- Part 1
The new IPVPN (mesh) networks in place at many companies today lend themselves to server consolidations.The method in which you implement server consolidations is not always easy.Tip
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Quickly scan all databases on a Lotus Domino server
Use this agent to quickly scan all the databases on your Lotus Domino server. You'll find out which databases you don't have access to, which aren't included in the directory catalog and more.Tip
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LotusScript agent parses ACL to Microsoft Notepad
After modifying a database, emailing large groups of users about the update can be a nuisance. This LotusScript agent will help you efficiently keep users abreast of database changes.Tip
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Domino Domain Monitoring hints and gotchas
Use these various Notes.ini variables and console commands to better manage Domino Domain monitoring in your organization.Tutorial
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LotusScript code rebuilds corrupted busytime.nsf file
The Notes/Domino busytime.nsf file can become become corrupted, causing problems with the Resource Reservations database. Use this LotuScript code to rebuild busytime.nsf files nightly -– without deleting busytime.nsf.Tip
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LotusScript agent automates selective mail file replication
You can use selective replication to replicate sets of documents in a Notes/Domino database. But what if you need to replicate several Notes/Domino databases? Get the steps and LotusScript agent to set a replication formula for multiple mail files.Tip
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Configuring Domino Domain Monitoring (DDM)
Some issues that frequently trouble Lotus Notes/ Domino administrators include resource consumption, time-consuming tasks, missed replication schedules and error conditions. Domino Domain Monitoring (DDM) features preconfigured probes to help administrators monitor their Lotus Notes/Domino environments.Tutorial
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How to move Notes databases off Domino 8 servers and save disk space
Most Notes/Domino users are not aware of this easy method for freeing up space on Domino 8 servers. With this tip, you'll learn how to save valuable disk space by using Dirlinks and storing Notes databases off your Domino servers.Tip
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What is Notes 8.5's DAOS (Domino Attachment and Object Storage) feature?
Get an introduction to DAOS (Domino Attachment Object Storage), a new feature in Lotus Notes 8.5 that preserves disk space by transferring attachments to a file system in your server, leaving you with tickets that reference the attachments, making them easily accessible. You'll learn the components it is made up of, what you'll need to run it, and why it's important to know all about it.Tip
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LotusScript agent indexes Lotus Notes/Domino databases
Are you looking for a simpler way to search for information in your Lotus Notes/Domino databases? Use this LotusScript agent to automatically index databases according to specified keywords.Tip
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An introduction to Domino Domain Monitoring (DDM)
Domino Domain Monitoring (DDM) is a free administration tool in Domino version 7 or higher that monitors events that the logging process of your Domino servers register, records information on a central server throughout your entire Domino domain, suggests how to fix server problems and more. This tutorial outlines how to leverage DDM in your Domino domain to benefit from its comprehensive server monitoring and reporting features.Tutorial
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How to perform an in-place upgrade of Lotus Domino server hardware
Because some Lotus Notes and Domino shops have their current server name deeply embedded in their Lotus Notes agents, they cannot replace their server with one that has a new name. This makes a gradual server upgrade impossible. To solve this dilemma, SearchDomino.com contributor Chuck Connell explains step-by-step how to bring up a new server with the exact same name (server ID) as an old server in order to perform an in-place upgrade of Lotus Domino server hardware.Tip
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At Admin2005, it was all about control
At last week's Admin2005 show in Boston, the thing SearchDomino heard over and over again was that administrators need control over what users do.Article | 23 May 2005
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Update latest patches for Domino
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Replacing old Lotus Notes hardware
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Can we install a new Win2k3 Server with AD and keep our NT4 running Notes?
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Certifier ID storage: Your call
Chuck Connell offers his advice on Notes/Domino certifier ID storage.Tip
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TCP/IP protocol stack reported that it ran out of memory
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Changing out hardware on a Notes SMTP server
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How Much Disk Do You Need for Domino?
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Lotus Notes 8.5.1 inbox doesn't refresh
Users share their thoughts with a Notes/Domino admin whose inbox in Lotus Notes 8.5.1 doesn't automatically refresh when he opens his email client.News | 22 Jul 2010
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Top 10 Lotus Notes/Domino administration tips of 2009
From running multiple instances of Lotus Notes to learning about the new DAOS feature in Notes 8.5, these tips kept you clicking in 2009.The Year in Review
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Secure Lotus Notes/Domino 8.x from mail to unknown recipients
Reduce Notes/Domino 8.x server strain by adjusting SMTP configurations settings to reject email messages to anonymous unknown recipients and groups. Find out how.Tip
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Run or restart Notes/Domino agents via text messages
Discover how one Notes/Domino developer at a small company set up his mail database to send him a text message when an agent terminates abruptly. You'll also get the code that you can text back to the database to run or restart the agent.Tip
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How to create mail files using a LotusScript agent
This LotusScript agent duplicates the AdminP email file creation process by pulling information from a Domino Directory in Lotus Notes/Domino 6.x and higher.Tip
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How to turn off the message recall feature in Lotus Notes 8
Learn more about the message recall feature in Lotus Notes Domino 8.x, how to turn it off and how to hide the button completely.Tip
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Domino server setting and email policy tricks admins must know
Are you constantly un-doing a mistake one of your Lotus Notes Domino users made? Here are two quick server settings and policy changes to help protect Notes users from themselves and relieve some administrator stress.Tip
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Customize the principal field of outgoing email messages
Learn about different options using LotusScript code and Formula language to customize the principal field of outgoing Lotus Notes email messages.Ask the Expert
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LotusScript action button manages Lotus Notes mail files
This LotusScript code creates an action button that, when applied to any view or folder in Lotus Notes mail files, makes mail file management easy. Using a single action button, Lotus Notes Domino users can easily manage their mail files, investigate file sizes, get quota details, delete attachments and empty message trash bins.Tip
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JavaScript error encountered when opening Lotus Notes email
Learn why you may be encountering a JavaScript error messages when opening HTML-formatted email messages in Lotus Notes.Ask the Expert
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LotusScript agent automates selective mail file replication
You can use selective replication to replicate sets of documents in a Notes/Domino database. But what if you need to replicate several Notes/Domino databases? Get the steps and LotusScript agent to set a replication formula for multiple mail files.Tip
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Give external users access to workflow-based Notes Domino applications
Discover options you can use if you'd like external users to be able to access a workflow-based Notes Domino application through different configurations.Ask the Expert
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Tivoli Directory Integrator synchronizes Notes Domino 8 directories
Get an overview of Tivoli Directory Integrator (TDI), an integration engine that synchronizes identity data in a Lotus Notes Domino 8 directory.Tip
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Use DXL utilities for advanced replication settings in Notes
Learn how you can build a note collection and use DXL utilities and LotusScript to set advanced replication settings.Ask the Expert
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Avoid replication issues when editing Lotus Notes response documents
Learn how to edit Lotus Notes response documents via LotusScript and properly pass any modified values back to the parent to avoid replication issues.Tip
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Use LotusScript to create encrypted replicas
Learn about Lotus Notes database encryption and the levels it can be set at on locally created replicas using LotusScript.Ask the Expert
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Lotus Notes Domino replication primer
Discover how Lotus Notes Domino replication works and best practices and tools for configuring, monitoring troubleshooting Lotus Notes replication issues.Crash Course
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More efficient local Lotus Notes database replication
Learn how to make the scheduled replications of your local Lotus Notes databases more efficient by changing their replication priority settings.Tip
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BlackBerry Intellisync error: 'A Lotus Notes error has occurred. Please see log for details.'
Expert Valerie Wang helps a Lotus Notes Domino administrator troubleshoot the BlackBerry Intellisync error: "A Lotus Notes error has occurred. Please see log for details."Ask the Expert
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Setting up local replication of a Lotus Notes database for offline employees
SearchDomino.com LotusScript expert Cregg Hardwick explains how to set up local replication of a Lotus Notes database, so employees can access it even if they're offline.Ask the Expert
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Top 10 Lotus Notes/Domino administration tips of 2009
From running multiple instances of Lotus Notes to learning about the new DAOS feature in Notes 8.5, these tips kept you clicking in 2009.The Year in Review
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How to move Notes databases off Domino 8 servers and save disk space
Most Notes/Domino users are not aware of this easy method for freeing up space on Domino 8 servers. With this tip, you'll learn how to save valuable disk space by using Dirlinks and storing Notes databases off your Domino servers.Tip
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Launch large attachments within an email from a Notes database
Lotus Notes administrators can use this LotusScript code in a button, that is placed in an email message to open attachments stored within a database.Tip
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Blades to replace our Domino hardware?
We are looking at a three-year plan for upgrading our hardware for our Lotus Domino environment. We have about 14 servers performing a multitude of functions -- some are Web servers, some are e-mail servers. We are wondering if a blade solution is appropriate vs. standard servers. Any comments?Ask the Expert
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Nine rules for optimizing Domino storage performance
Domino puts heavy demands on storage, both in terms of performance and capacity. Because it is such a storage-intensive application, it's important to optimize Domino storage.Tip
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Big Blue among eight storage vendors launching open-source consortium
The idea behind the common open-source platform for managing storage devices is that customers will be able to use the result of their labors to make it easier to manage storage systems no matter what vendor they choose.News | 26 Oct 2005
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IBM, partners plan to launch BladeCenter community
IBM, in collaboration with Intel, announced plans to form a partnership around BladeCenter that it believes will drive development around the technology.Article | 16 Aug 2005
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Activity logging functionality may cause problems with Lotus Instant Messaging
Learn what issues you may encounter when running activity logging functionality and Lotus Instant Messaging simultaneously.Tip
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Can a Domino server recognize a storage location as part of its data directory?
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Your views on Notes ID storage
Comments on Notes IDs storage from SearchDomino.com members.Tip
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