Tutorials

Tutorials

• Domino tutorials

  Use SearchDomino.com’s tutorials to navigate resources on top of mind topics such as IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Notes, Messaging and Encryption, and Lotus Workplace.  Continue Reading

• All about Domino Domain Monitoring

  Whether DDM is completely new to you, you need a recap on configuration, or you're looking for a few pointers on Notes.ini variables and console commands -- you'll find what you need in this tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Setting up ID Vault operations in Notes/Domino 8.5

  Get the steps to set up an ID Vault and its operations, from storing new and existing user IDs to resetting users' passwords in Notes/Domino 8.5.  Continue Reading

• Domino Domain Monitoring hints and gotchas

  Use these various Notes.ini variables and console commands to better manage Domino Domain monitoring in your organization.  Continue Reading

• Assigning an explicit policy to an existing user or group

  You can apply explicit policies when the user is registered or by updating the Person document for users who already exist in the Domino Directory. Start by completing the instructions outlined in the section titled, "Creating Policy Documents."  Continue Reading

• What are settings documents?

  Learn and understand everything about settings documents including setup, registration, and primary usage as well as how to inherit and enforce settings documents.  Continue Reading

• What is a policy architecture?

  Policy architecture is a collection of policy documents, with associated settings documents, that are applied to a group of users. In order to create a policy document, you first need to create the settings to be applied to a particular policy. Next...  Continue Reading

• Using exception policies

  An exception policy lets you create a set of configurations that ignore other policies. Use the Domino Administrator client to create this policy.  Continue Reading

• Using Domino Administrator to manage client settings

  In this chapter excerpt from "Survival Guide for Lotus Notes and Domino Administrators," learn how to manage client settings using the Domino Administrator client and private policies.  Continue Reading

• Creating settings and policy documents

  Complete the following steps to check your authority level. If you do not have this authority, you will need to work with a Domino administrator to obtain these roles. You must be listed in the Domino Directory ACL and assigned, at a minimum, the ...  Continue Reading

• Viewing your policy settings

  Viewing your settings allows you to see the application of policies for a user in the Domino Directory. This is known as the effective policy. The following steps outline how to produce a policy synopsis and to display the effective policy for a ...  Continue Reading

• How are policies implemented?

  Once determine all the configuration settings to be applied to the Lotus Notes client follow these steps to identify the settings. Your second task is figuring out how to apply the settings to the user community.  Continue Reading

• Build your own Domino multi-server test environment

  Do you want to experiment with a few different Domino configurations, but don't have the budget to build a test lab? Follow these four steps to set up a personal multi-server Domino test environment.  Continue Reading

• Setting up a Domino 8.5 XPages example

  Installing and deploying this XPages example allows you to examine documents behind a view and modify selected ones. Use this example as a template for your own testing, then modify or extend it for your Domino 8.5 applications.  Continue Reading

• How the Agent Profiler tool improves Notes/Domino performance

  Get an overview of the Notes/Domino 7.x Agent Profiler feature and learn how it detects and reports on problem agents and suggests ways to fix them in order to improve Domino server performance.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to ID Vault in Lotus Notes/Domino 8.5

  ID Vault is a feature in Lotus Notes/Domino 8.5 that lets administrators recover and reset passwords, recover lost IDs, rename users and more. Get an overview of ID Vault benefits, requirements and installment steps in this tutorial.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to using XPages in Domino 8.5

  In this tutorial from contributor Chuck Connell, you'll get a brief introduction to XPages, a new feature in Domino 8.5 and Domino Designer 8.5. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions on how to set it up and test your own XPages as well as some ...  Continue Reading

• Ensure maximum performance from virtualized Lotus Domino servers

  Get tips on server placement, monitoring and more, ensuring optimum performance from your virtualized Domino servers, in this tutorial from contributor Eric Siebert.  Continue Reading

• Build a complete Lotus Domino 8.5 server for $400

  Get detailed instructions to build a fully functioning and high-quality Lotus Domino 8.5 server for only $400 using Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS software.  Continue Reading

• Benefits of virtualizing Lotus Domino servers

  While many administrators are hesitant to virtualize Domino servers, the servers can still benefit from virtualization. In this tutorial from contributor Eric Seibert, learn about some main points to consider when virtualizing your Domino servers, ...  Continue Reading

• 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 ...  Continue Reading

• 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, ...  Continue Reading

• How to manage passwords to secure Lotus Notes/Domino environments

  Password and ID management can make or break a Lotus Notes/Domino environment. Keeping users' passwords and systems secure can be a challenge. Here are some tools and best practices to help you maintain a tight grip on all Lotus Notes passwords ...  Continue Reading

• Four easy steps to a Lotus Notes Smart Upgrade

  When upgrading a Lotus Notes client, a Smart Upgrade lets administrators control the process via policy. Get the four steps to a Notes Smart Upgrade here.  Continue Reading

• Lotus Notes Domino database management and maintenance pointers

  Lean how to manage Lotus Notes Domino databases without compromising performance or stability using this collection of tips from our Lotus Notes Domino experts and site members.  Continue Reading

• Install Lotus Traveler for Windows Mobile device synchronization

  Domino 8.0.1 supports Windows Mobile 5 and Mobile 6 devices via Lotus Traveler. This tutorial tells how to install it, and how to quickly synchronize your device.  Continue Reading

• Tweaking the Lotus Notes Domino application interface

  Find out about some different ways you can tweak your Lotus Notes Domino application's interface that will make things easier on your users.  Continue Reading

• Improving Lotus Notes Domino application performance

  Read about several different tips and tricks you can take to improve your Lotus Notes Domino application's performance.  Continue Reading

• Lotus Notes Domino application development best practices

  Discover some best practices and also pitfalls you'll want to avoid when developing applications in your Lotus Notes Domino environment.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to Lotus Domino Designer

  Familiarize yourself with Domino Designer with this collection of tutorials and expert advice, and refresh your application development abilities.  Continue Reading

• Reviewing the current Lotus Notes Domino infrastructure

  Learn how an upgrade to Lotus Notes Domino 8 will affect infrastructure components and systems and how to perform a system-wide health check.  Continue Reading

• Upgrading to Lotus Notes Domino 8

  This excerpt from "Lotus Notes Domino 8: Upgrader's Guide," gives a high-level overview of the steps involved in upgrading to a Lotus Notes Domino 8 environment. Gain an understanding of some tasks and considerations specific to the upgrade process ...  Continue Reading

• Lotus Notes and Microsoft SharePoint integration

  Discover how Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) works with Lotus Notes and how to integrate and leverage it successfully in a Domino infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 issues when developing Lotus Notes Domino Internet applications

  Learn about some best practices and issues to look out for when developing and deploying external Lotus Notes Domino Internet applications and Web sites.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to IBM Lotus Quickr

  Learn about Lotus Quickr and how the IBM collaboration software works from this collection of articles, best practices, demos and Web resources.  Continue Reading

• Eclipse for Lotus Notes Domino

  Get an introduction to Eclipse for Lotus Notes Domino with this collection of articles and tutorials, and learn how to start developing with Eclipse today.  Continue Reading

• LotusScript tips and tutorials

  Read best-of-breed LotusScript tips and tutorials that will help you take your LotusScript application development skills to the next level.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 @DBLookup tips

  Discover Ajax, JavaScript and LotusScript code equivalents for the Formula language @DBLookup command, and learn a workaround for a common @DBLookup error.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to Lotus Enterprise Integrator (LEI)

  Get introduced to Lotus Enterprise Integrator and learn how to use LEI to seamlessly integrate the apps in your Notes Domino environment.  Continue Reading

• Must-know Lotus Notes Domino agents -- 10 tips in 10 minutes

  Discover 10 different and creative ways to use and manage Lotus Notes Domino agents to improve user experience and increase productivity.  Continue Reading

• Lotus Domino Server performance-tuning pointers

  Get Lotus Domino Server performance-tuning best practices and troubleshooting tips that will help you improve Domino performance.  Continue Reading

• Lotus Notes Domino password management tips

  Passwords are the gateway to your messaging and collaboration environment. If hackers crack a password and break into your system, they can inflict a lot of damage. Learn how to harden your user passwords and protect them from attacks. Also discover...  Continue Reading

• WebSphere Portal primer

  IBM WebSphere Portal is a framework which includes a runtime server, services, tools and other components that you can use to integrate your Lotus Notes Domino work environment into a customizable interface called a portal. This collection of tips, ...  Continue Reading

• Ajax for Lotus Notes Domino

  Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax) is a Web development practice used by developers to create interactive Web applications. The main goal of Ajax programming is to make Web pages load quicker and increase their interactivity, functionality and ...  Continue Reading

• Step 1: Install Linux CentOS-4

  Get step-by-step instructions on how to install Linux CentOS-4 on a virtual or physical client machine.  Continue Reading

• How to install Lotus Notes on Linux CentOS-4

  Now that you know https://searchdomino.techtarget.com/tutorial/How-to-install-Lotus-Domino-Server-on-SUSE-Linux target="_blank">how to install Lotus Domino Server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, find out how to install a client counterpart. In ...  Continue Reading

• Step 2: Install Lotus Notes on Linux CentOS-4

  Find out how to install the Lotus Notes client application on the Linux CentOS-4 platform.  Continue Reading

• 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 ...  Continue Reading

• The lowdown on Lotus Notes Domino 8

  Lotus Notes Domino 8 offers a dramatically different graphical user interface and several new email, calendaring and collaboration features. Formerly codenamed "Hannover," the new version is currently in beta 3 and scheduled for release to ...  Continue Reading

• @DBLookup lessons

  @DBLookup is the most common function used by developers when creating Lotus Notes Domino applications. It is often used multiple times in a single Lotus Notes form or in several forms within an application. The focal point of the @DBLookup function...  Continue Reading

• Step 4: Starting Lotus Domino Server for the first time

  Just like on a Windows server, you must perform a setup process the first time that Lotus Domino Server runs on the Linux operating system.  Continue Reading

• How to install Lotus Domino Server on SUSE Linux

  SearchDomino.com contributor Charles Connell IV provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Domino 7.0.2 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.  Continue Reading

• Step 5: Running Lotus Domino Server on Linux

  In the final segment of the tutorial, "Step-by-Step Guide: How to install Lotus Domino Server on Linux," you'll learn a script that makes Domino start automatically whenever you boot the Linux machine, and stop gracefully when you (or a power ...  Continue Reading

• Step 2: Installing Linux

  Part 2 of the tutorial "Step-by-Step Guide: How to install Lotus Domino Server on Linux" outlines how to install Linux in preparation for the Domino Server deployment.  Continue Reading

• Step 1: Creating the virtual machine

  Learn how to create a virtual machine using VMWare Server to host an installation of Lotus Domino Server on SUSE Linux.  Continue Reading

• Step 3: Installing Lotus Domino Server

  Part 3 of the tutorial, "Step-by-Step Guide: How to install Lotus Domino Serveron Linux" oultines how to install Lotus Domino Server on top of the Linux operating system.  Continue Reading

• Notes.ini tips and tutorials

  Selective editing of notes.ini settings can improve the performance of your Lotus Domino servers, but it requires a steady hand and the proper know-how. This collection of tips and tutorials will provide you with knowledge you need to successfully ...  Continue Reading

• Tutorial: How to import data into Lotus Notes -- without programming

  Here are step-by-step instructions of three different methods for importing data into Lotus Notes, none of which requires any programming experience.  Continue Reading

• The Eclipse plug-in manifest for Lotus Notes and Domino

  Learn about using the Eclipse plug-in manifest file, as well as the plug-in identifier, declarations, versions and more.  Continue Reading

• The Eclipse plug-in directory for Lotus Notes and Domino

  Learn how to work with the Eclipse directory --also known as a JAR file -- in your Lotus Notes and Domino environments.  Continue Reading

• More LotusScript learning resources

  As an addendum to our 30 LotusScript tips tutorial, here are a few more helpful links to help you learn all you wanted to know about LotusScript.  Continue Reading

• Tutorial: 30 LotusScript tips

  Broken down into 10 beginner-level, 10 intermediate-level and 10 advanced-level tips, this LotusScript tutorial will teach you LotusScript techniques and LotusScript best practices you need to know to take your LotusScript development to the next ...  Continue Reading

• iNotes and Domino Web Access Administration Guide

  Every day, more and more businesses are using Web mail for remote email access. Those running Lotus Notes and Domino rely on Domino Web Access (DWA) -- also known as iNotes. This SearchDomino.com administration guide provides tips, tutorials and ...  Continue Reading

• A Formula language for Lotus Notes introduction -- 7 tips in 7 minutes

  Excerpted from the book Lotus Notes Developer's Toolbox, by Mark Elliott, this tutorial will introduce you to Formula language for Lotus Notes. From working with Formula keywords to using Formula operators, functions and commands, you'll ...  Continue Reading

• Working with text strings in Formula language for Lotus Notes

  Here you can learn about the Formula language for Lotus Notes functions that are used to manage text strings.  Continue Reading

• What are Lotus Notes Formula language functions and commands?

  @commands and @functions are very common in Formula language for Lotus Notes, here's a table of the most frequently used ones.  Continue Reading

• What is Lotus Formula language?

  Learn the basics of Formula language for Lotus Notes  Continue Reading

• Lotus Notes Formula language keywords

  Learn about Formula language keywords for Lotus Notes and the special functions they perform.  Continue Reading

• Working with variables in Formula language for Lotus Notes

  Learn about the basic syntax rules for working with variables in Formula language for Lotus Notes.  Continue Reading

• Lotus Notes Formula language general syntax rules

  Here are the general syntax rules for Formula language for Lotus Notes.  Continue Reading

• Working with operators in Formula language for Lotus Notes

  Here's a list of all the different operators in Formula language for Lotus Notes.  Continue Reading

• An Administration Process (AdminP) crash course

  The Administration Process (AdminP) is a program that automates many routine administrative tasks in Lotus Notes and Domino -- such as managing mail files, replicas and user information. Learn the ins and outs of AdminP from this collection of tips ...  Continue Reading

• Digital certificates for Lotus Notes and Domino

  Delve into the world of digital certificates for Lotus Notes and Domino. This collection of resources explains how Lotus Notes certificates and Internet certificates work in a Domino Server environment and offers advice on how to manage your ...  Continue Reading

• Managing Lotus Notes and Domino users and groups -- 10 tips in 10 minutes

  Learn how tackle everyday Notes Domino user management tasks, including how to change Lotus Notes group membership, moving a mail file, setting up roaming users, and much more.  Continue Reading

• How to change a Lotus Notes user's name in the Domino Directory

  Learn how to change a Lotus Notes user's name in the Domino Directory using Domino administrator.  Continue Reading

• How to extend the expiration date on a Lotus Notes User ID

  Learn how to extend the expiration date on a Lotus Notes User ID by recertifying the ID.  Continue Reading

• How to delete Lotus Notes groups and users from the Domino Directory

  Learn how to delete Lotus Notes groups and users from the Domino Directory with just a few steps.  Continue Reading

• How to change a Lotus Notes user's group membership

  Learn how to change or edit a Lotus Notes user's group membership with the Domino Adminstrator client.  Continue Reading

• How to rename Lotus Notes groups

  Learn how to rename Lotus Notes groups using the Domino Adminstrator client.  Continue Reading

• How to manage Lotus Notes groups with the Manage Groups tool

  Learn how to manage Lotus Notes groups using the Manage Groups tool.  Continue Reading

• How to move a Lotus Notes user's mail file

  Learn how to move a Lotus Notes user's mail file using Domino Administrator.  Continue Reading

• How to modify Lotus Notes and Domino Person documents

  Learn how to modify Lotus Notes and Domino Person documents with Domino Administrator.  Continue Reading

• How to move the Lotus Notes user's location in the Domino hierarchy

  Learn how to move the Lotus Notes user's location in the Domino hierarchy by using AdminP and Domino Adminstrator.  Continue Reading

• How to set up Lotus Notes and Domino roaming users

  Learn how to set up Lotus Notes and Domino roaming users using the Domino Administrator client.  Continue Reading

• How to protect Lotus Domino Server from spam blacklists

  It is sometimes possible to get blacklisted by various antispam companies, even if your organization has never sent a spam message. This is a serious problem that can severely harm day-to-day business operations. This four-part tutorial explains how...  Continue Reading

• Managing Lotus Domino servers -- 15 tips in 15 minutes

  Learn 15 tips on Domino server management, including how to analyze activity data, apply policies to users, automate server tasks, enable transaction logging, define a backup process, set up authentication and much more.  Continue Reading

• Eclipse Learning Guide

  Leaning toward open source? Then check out the language-neutral Eclipse development platform featuring an extensible plug-in based framework. This learning guide is brimming with helpful pointers to get you started quickly.  Continue Reading

• IBM Workplace Learning Guide

  No matter whether your organization has already decided to deploy the IBM Workplace platform or is still debating such a move, this learning guide will help you by providing a wealth of resources that will provide an understanding of the technology ...  Continue Reading

• DB2 Learning Guide

  Lotus Domino 7 introduces the ability to use IBM's DB2 relational database as an alternative storage mechanism for Domino data. However, IBM recently announced that it is looking for more feedback from customers, and that support for the Domino DB2 ...  Continue Reading

• WebSphere Portal Learning Guide

  This guide introduces you to WebSphere Portal, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid, and provides troubleshooting help and advice.  Continue Reading

• Extensible Markup Language (XML) Learning Guide

  This SearchDomino.comguide introduces you to Extensible Markup Language (XML), explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find XML articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice ...  Continue Reading

• Formula Language Learning Guide

  This SearchDomino.com guide introduces you to Formula language, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find Formula language articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice ...  Continue Reading

• JavaScript Learning Guide

  This SearchDomino.com guide introduces you to JavaScript in a Notes/Domino environment, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find JavaScript articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers...  Continue Reading

• LotusScript Learning Guide

  This guide introduces you to LotusScript, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find LotusScript articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your ...  Continue Reading