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Lotus Notes Domino Administration

• Gotchas when installing Lotus Domino 8.x on Windows Server 2008

  While an install of Lotus Domino 8.x on Windows Server 2008 is similar to a Windows Server 2003 installation, there are a few gotchas to watch for.  Continue Reading

• LotusScript creates drag and drop interface in Lotus Notes client

  Using this LotusScript, you can create a drag and drop interface that you can implement in your users' Lotus Notes clients, allowing them to move documents from one view to another.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Display SharePoint data in a Lotus Notes Web application with Ajax

  For those organizations using Microsoft SharePoint for document sharing, the ability to display SharePoint list contents in a Notes Web application can cost you. Avoid third-party pricing and use this Ajax code to programmatically connect Lotus ...  Continue Reading

• Search Microsoft Active Directory with LotusScript

  Since many companies use both Lotus Notes and Microsoft, having the ability to search Active Directory from a Lotus Notes view can be helpful. This LotusScript searches AD without having to rely on a third-party driver.  Continue Reading

• Running multiple instances of Lotus Notes

  Setting up multiple Lotus Notes clients for in-house developers and testers can help them work more efficiently. The steps may vary depending on your organization, but the setup works with all versions of Notes.  Continue Reading

• Monitoring the status of external processes on a Lotus Domino server

  You can edit your events4.nsf form to include tasks, but did you realize you can also use it to monitor external prcocesses on your Domino server? Learn how and the benefits in this tip.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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 ...  Continue Reading

• LotusScript button updates email addresses in Lotus Notes PAB

  Send Lotus Notes users an email message that contains this LotusScript-coded button. This button will allow them to easily update an email in the location document of their Personal Address Books (PABs). The button automatically notifies the ...  Continue Reading

• Open a Lotus Notes database from Microsoft SharePoint 2007

  If you're using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS 2007) and Lotus Notes, you can't create a link from your client to a Lotus Notes database. This workaround can help. Get the steps to use the proper syntax to open a Notes database in your ...  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading