IdoNotes (and sleep)

IBM has noted that during ICON US 2016 online next week on May 9-10 they have slotted a special announcement for a contest open to the public.  This special announcement is sponsored by Panagenda (no affiliation to the contest)

We cannot give too much more away in advance, but you will have to attend ICON US 2016 online next week by registering below.


Seats are still open in registration for ICON US on May 9-10th 2016 online!!! Hurry though before it closes.

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On Thursday, May 5th, 2016   by Chris Miller        

Want to know about Integrate Bluemix with Your XPages Applications for a World of Possibilities? Then register for ICON US 2016 virtual event taking place May 9-10th 2016 and see John Jardin of Ukuvuma present this awesome session.

In this session John will take you through a gripping LIVE demonstration where he pieces together an "Integrated Circuit of Services", binding an on-premise XPages application with the IBM Bluemix cloud. Learn how to implement Web Sockets for real-time communication; use Watson services to improve user experience, and more.

Join this session and discover how your applications can easily leverage services on the Bluemix cloud to expand on what’s currently possible in XPages.

Seats are still open in registration for ICON US on May 9-10th 2016 online!!!

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On Thursday, May 5th, 2016   by Chris Miller        

Want to know what Normalizing xPages Web Development is? Then register for ICON US 2016 virtual event taking place May 9-10th 2016 and see Shean McManus of PSC Group and Eric McCormick present this awesome session.

The XPages runtime is versatile and extends beyond just the components that come out of the box. While the core XPages/Domino platform has not changed materially since it’s initial release, the way this platform is being used certainly is evolving rapidly. Learn the best ways to optimize your application development by leveraging the latest and greatest frameworks, libraries, and tools that the web has to offer. Many modern tools can plug into your Domino and XPages applications in a consistent fashion with industry web development practices. Join us for some challenges to our preconceptions, options and alternatives, and a couple of fancy demos.

Seats are still open in registration for ICON US on May 9-10th 2016 online!!!

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On Wednesday, May 4th, 2016   by Chris Miller        

IBM is hosting an Open Mic call covering XPages on Bluemix on April 12, 2016. A live Q&A will be part of the open mic call.

This session we are sharing information regarding Xpages on Bluemix. the XPages runtime, service, and boilerplate were released on Bluemix last year and with that release, additional Bluemix tooling was released for Domino Designer, via the open source XPages Extension Library. This session will provide details to expand your success with XPages on Bluemix

You can attend the event at 11am EST with the following information

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM EDT for 60 minutes Webcast URL: https://apps.na.collabserv.com/meetings/join?id=2897-4178  Webcast Password:  webcast http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27047758

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On Friday, April 8th, 2016   by Chris Miller        

It has always been hard to track the growing list of technotes, fixpacks, hotfixes and SPR's that IBM Lotus collaboration software has.  Over the years I have made my own tools:

• Lotus Support Mega Feed sidebar widget
• Lotus Tech Documents feed on Twitter using Yahoo Pipes
• Blogger and technical search widget right from inside your client
• SNAPPS and IdoNotes enhanced search plug-in for Lotus Notes

So as you see it has evolved over the years as the material to collect grows and the capabilities grow the list of fixes have too.  So I will be adding the Notes/Domino Fix List full RSS feed to some of the above to give you timely information when fixes and being addressed and in what version

Let me know what other tools you need or sources added and I will make sure I get them included to help you find the information quicker.  Ok everything but IBM PartnerWorld.  No one can help you there.

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On Thursday, May 23rd, 2013   by Chris Miller        

I was on the April 2013 monthly IBM Collaboration Solutions community webcast this week and was overly impressed by the XPages application demo from two IamLUG attendees!

Our main speakers were community members Sam Bridegroom and Abby Butts, who explained the various ways that they have developed XPages applications for a non-profit healthcare system in Indiana to: 1) enhance patient care, 2) improve staff communication, and 3) integrate existing disparate systems. Especially impressive was how much money they were able to save the organization by using XPages!

I suggest everyone, even administrators, watch this replay to see how to easily save time, provide mobility and make users happy with an interface.

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On Thursday, April 25th, 2013   by Chris Miller        

Most of you should be developing mobile apps with Xpages by now. How about a one day workshop for only $495 from Teamstudio? Come to IamLUG for two days of free training and then stick around for the TackItOn Wednesday May 8th for an IamLUG only price of $495.

For an increasing number of people going mobile is no longer a luxury, but a critical step in staying competitive. If you haven’t been asked to start developing mobile Notes® apps yet, it’s a pretty safe bet that you will be soon. 

Don’t know where to start? Join Teamstudio for this one day workshop, and through hands-on exercises using XPages, you’ll learn how to deliver a mobile application to your workforce.
You will gain clear understanding for the needs of different types of mobile users and define your mobile strategy for both short and long-term success.

Individual components of the Workshop include:
Understanding the mobile landscape
Using the IBM Mobile Controls Project
Introduction to JQuery Mobile
OpenNTF Mobile Controls
Form and view decomposition
Designing for tablets and smartphones simultaneously
Signature capture
Offline support using Unplugged

Register for IamLUG and the TackItOn day over at the IamLUG site now where there is still space!

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On Monday, April 8th, 2013   by Chris Miller        

IBM has announced the retirement of numerous technical sales mastery exams to be replaced with new Associate Level certifications.  The following are being retired:

• 000-M38: IBM Lotus Notes & Domino Technical Sales Mastery Test v2
• 000-M46: IBM WebSphere Portlet Factory Technical Sales Mastery Test v2
• 000-M48: IBM Lotus Web Content Management Technical Sales Mastery Test v2
• 000-M61: IBM Lotus Protector Technical Sales Mastery Test v1
• 000-M62: IBM Lotus Connections Technical Sales Mastery Test v1
• 000-M63; IBM Lotus Forms Technical Sales Mastery Test v2
• 000-M64: IBM Lotus Sametime Technical Sales Mastery Test v1
• 000-M65: IBM Lotus XPages Technical Sales Mastery Test v1
• 000-M82: IBM Lotus Quickr Technical Sales Mastery Test v2
• 000-M83: IBM WebSphere Portal Technical Sales Mastery Test v3

The credit will be active until March 2013, but that seems short as well.

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On Monday, September 17th, 2012   by Chris Miller        

IBM has quite a few online free and self-paced courses.  If you are new to XPages, this IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.3: Building collaborative applications with XPages class may be the starter you need.  You will need an IBM ID to register but it offers:

Through hands-on exercises, you will see how server-managed provisioning works, how to develop a series of XPages applications, and how to incorporate sidebar, widgets, and Lotus Notes plug-ins in your deployments.  Some advanced topics and labs are also included in this workshop using Domino 8.5.3 UP1/Extension Library features.

You will also want to check out the following:

• David Leedys' NotesIn9 podcast
• Matt White's XPages101
• TLCC online Xpages learning

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On Wednesday, August 8th, 2012   by Chris Miller        

I ran across an attendee view recording for the session JMP101 - IBM Lotus Domino XPages Jumpstart given at Lotusphere 2012.

You can also enjoy the playlist I am putting together for the entire Lotusphere 2012 sessions that appear on YouTube from attendees and speakers.

Related Posts:

• Lotusphere 2012 sessions on YouTube
• User Blast BP102 from Mat Newman for Lotusphere 2012

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On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012   by Chris Miller        

If you do not follow along all the shows in the Spiked Studio portfolio, now is the time get involved.  This week had three shows hit the intertubes for streaming and downloading.

• BlackBerry Today Episode 14 - The Express Version
• TheSocialGeeks Episode 44 - Pimpin Pinner
• NotesIn9 - episodes  41 and 42 and they announced over 100,000 videos served

You can find the videos on the SpikedStudio YouTube Channel and in iTunes for each show.

The content is amazing and the shows growing fast.  Look for some more places to watch and interact with us shortly!

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On Thursday, February 9th, 2012   by Chris Miller        

IBM is increasing it's ability to release updates by open sourcing numerous parts of the code and then rolling them into Update Packs (UP) that are then deployed as shown in the picture below.

Much of this is taken from OpenNTF.  This allowed IBM to have code written, tested and modified at a quicker rate using a form of crowdsourcing. This saves them incredible amounts of money and also release cycle time.

Here is some technical and other information on the release:

• Customers can access this from Passport Advantage in about a week (Partners from Partnerworld)
• The Notes client, Domino Designer, Domino & XWork Server are receiving updates
• This UP does not modify the core Domino code in any way. It just adds a layer
• The XPages Extension Library is included in this UP - over 100 new tags.
• Updated Teamroom and Discussion templates including some mobile controls
• Domino Access Services contain new REST API's
• XPagesExt.nsf is included as a sample application
• All client platforms are supported
• It is not a plugin but a full UP install (picture InstallShield)
• Upgradable for future releases of UP's

I did ask about versioning numbers to roll this out to clients via SmartUpgrade but they were not sure yet.  it is not a plug-in that will use a site update push, but more of an actual installer that must be performed.  For the Domino server it just drops new files into the program directory and templates.

I will have more thoughts on the Upgrade Pack (UP), Incremental Feature Release (IFR) and Incremental Fix (IF) naming in a follow-up posting.

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On Wednesday, November 30th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

I am still fielding (and welcome) questions about the IBM XWork Server.  What can it do? What can't it do? May I cluster? The list goes on.  Well this document should definitely help answer quite a few of those and hopefully spur more.  Use the comments below so we can all share the conversation.

IBM XWork Server Q&A in pdf


Connectria offers a full solution around hosting your IBM XWork Server.  Read more right here.


You may also be interested in the past articles:

• IBM Xwork Server - you cannot replicate Admin4 and others on Oct 17th
• What's New in 8.5.3 (including XWork Server) replay from  Oct 5th
• The New XWork Server is fully announced on Oct 2nd

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On Tuesday, November 29th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

In this October 2011 issue I discuss the XWork Server in the editorial section and then:

* From the IdoNotes Mailbox: The Words On My Buttons Are Gone
* How To Be NICE
* Quick Tip: Making Your Searches More Productive
* From the IdoNotes Mailbox

Do not forget to watch the "What's New in Lotus, Domino, Traveler & IBM XWork Server 8.5.3" webcast that was on October 4th from Consultant In Your Pocket.

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On Wednesday, October 26th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

I had my posting yesterday on the licensing of the IBM Xwork Server in regards to the system databases and found myself trying to explain something else in the document I am writing.  The terminology used by Lotus to define what we have known for years as a database.  Starting in Version 8 the UI changed and what we knew as Notes databases became applications.



With the release of the IBM XWork Server, we now refer to a collection of databases as applications for licensing requirements.

Licensees of the Program are authorized to utilize up to a maximum of four (4) Domino applications per installation of the Program, up to a maximum of eight (8) applications. Such applications are authorized to contain up to a maximum of four (4) databases per installation of the Program, up to a maximum of eight (8) databases within each application. This excludes system databases that accompany the Program.

So an application is a collection of Notes databases.

Yes I know this is all vernacular, but I want to easily state this to customers per how the server will be licensed and ran.  I know we are caught in a cross between old and new models and I know terminology needs to be updated. I am not sure of what the final wording should be, but either removing databases since it is not used anymore, or a new name for a collection of applications (which is the new name for databases).

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On Tuesday, October 18th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

While reading more and listening to the webcasts given by IBM on the new IBM XWork Server, something was sticking in the back of my mind that was missing.  I couldn't place it till this weekend.  The license agreement has a few restrictions as expected. You cannot partition the code, nor can you replicate or cluster with other non-XWork server.  I fully agree and understand.

However this is where I caught a small wording issue.

Replication of the Program is permitted only with Licensees corporate directory and the Program servers.

I was reading the full IBM License Document for the IBM XWork Server (only for you and customers, not because I do this daily) and caught the above line.  What this means is you cannot also replicate admin4, Domino Domain Monitoring, Directory Assistance or other system databases.

So things like name changes, collection hierarchies and directory structures will need to be stand-alone inside the XWork environment.

Does anyone else see an issue with that for renames and other adminp processing?

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On Monday, October 17th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

We are happy to announce that the full recording of the "What's New in 8.5.3 Notes, Domino, Traveler & IBM XWork Server" from Consultant in Your Pocket is online and ready for streaming.

Look for details surrounding IBM XWork Server, the entitlement for IBM Lotus Connections and mobility discussions around iOS, Android and Symbian.

• 8.5.3 system requirements from Mitch Cohen
• Lotus Connections entitlement area from Ed Brill
• Mobile client screenshots from Inside Lotus Blog
  
  
  Brought to you by Connectria, you leader in IBM software and hardware hosting.

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On Wednesday, October 5th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

With an early morning surprise, Ed Brill made the announcement of the IBM XWork Server.

By license, an IBM XWork Server is an application server only that is licensed on a fixed-term, per-install basis. No PVUs, no CALs (see, I listen!). Just a fixed annual license of approximately US$2,000 per server install. That's it.

We have been patiently sitting on this news that brings a Domino based server to the masses for a fixed price, with the name Lotus removed.  This allows enterprises, ISV's and partners to bring powerful workflow solutions to enterprises quickly.  I am not sure what it has to do with being a social business as Ed mentions in his posting, but the approach to get more XPages apps in the wild is excellent.

Connectria will be launching their own offering tomorrow around the hosting and management of IBM XWork Server, making it easy for you to purchase an ISV solution or roll your own XPage based applications to your own users or the world.

Note that the name Lotus is missing, the logo is now blue and Domino conveniently stacked as the application layer no one needs to see.  Licensing is simplified and Ed describes it quite well.  Just remember this is an annual cost of only $2,000 to run incredible workflow solutions.  There is no inherent email license, yet mail-in databases are part of the application solutions.

For more information, join the "What's New in 8.5.3 Notes, Domino, Traveler and XWork Server" tomorrow at 10am CST

Then look for the announcement from Connectria around the hosting and managed offering.

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On Sunday, October 2nd, 2011   by Chris Miller        

We are pleased to announce the addition of the announcement of the IBM XWork Server to the What's New in Notes, Domino, Traveler & IBM XWork Server in 8.5.3 webcast from Consultant In Your Pocket.  This webcast will feature a panel of IBM business partners giving their opinions on enhancements, features and more.   Plus tons of news on the IBM XWork Server.

We have also added Marie Scott from Virginia Commonwealth University to the panel!

Registration for the webcast is open!     It will be held Oct 4, 2011 at 10am CST.


You can stream any previous webcast at the Consultant In Your Pocket site.  Recent webcasts include:

• What's New in Sametime 8.5.2
• DDM & DCT : What a Team
• Social Business & Online UX Lab

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On Wednesday, September 28th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

With all of the talk around XPages this and Xpages that, every developer should be subscribed to Notes In 9 from David Leedy.  With over 34 episodes already completed, you can jump-start your understanding of what XPages has to offer and how to use all sorts of little control thingys I have  no clue about.

You can find Notes In 9 the following ways:

• the blog site
• on iTunes
• on SpikedStudio
• on YouTube

Spiked Studio Productions is proud to have Notes In 9 as part of the network with other shows like IdoNotes, BlackBerry Today, TheSocialGeeks and TheSocialNetworker.  You can also find Spiked Studio on Facebook and YouTube.

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On Wednesday, September 14th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

Back at the beginning of July, we launched the FREE Android app version of the Lotus Custom Searches.  The response has been great.  The idea was to test having the technical content you need at your fingertips.

The searches include the following options:

Lotus Custom Blogger Search -
The ability to search across over 300 Lotus related blogs, technical resource sites, whitepapers and more

Sametime search -
The ability to search across blogs and technical sites only related to Sametime

XPages Search -
The ability to search against only XPages blogs, technical resources and more for quick, filtered XPages information

You can find the application in the Android Marketplace on your phone and tablets. A YouTube video and screenshots show you more on the application information page.

So the statistics look like this:

Platform version

LotusCustomSearches 1 Android 2.2 53.8% 2 Android 2.3.3 28.2% 3 Android 2.1 7.7% 4 Android 3.0 1.3% 5 Android 2.3 1.3% 6 7 8 9 10

Device

LotusCustomSearches 1 Samsung Galaxy Tab 9.0% 2 HTC Desire HD 7.7% 3 Samsung Galaxy S 7.7% 4 Samsung Galaxy S2 7.7% 5 Motorola Droid X 5.1% 6 HTC Desire 5.1% 7 HTC Evo 4G 3.8% 8 HTC Wildfire 2.6% 9 LG Optimus One 2.6% 10 Motorola Droid 2.6%

Country

LotusCustomSearches 1 United States 29.5% 2 Germany 16.7% 3 India 7.7% 4 Spain 5.1% 5 Sweden 3.8% 6 Malaysia 3.8% 7 France 3.8% 8 United Kingdom 3.8% 9 Austria 2.6% 10 Switzerland 2.6%

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On Friday, July 29th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

Through the development skills of OzzyDeveloper, I am pleased to announce the launch of the free Lotus Custom Search application for Android.  OzzyDeveloper took the custom searches you find on the right side of my blog and moved them to a mobile web Android application.  We are happy to give you this application for free.  Look for more additions to the application!

What is included?

Lotus Custom Blogger Search -
The ability to search across over 300 Lotus related blogs, technical resource sites, whitepapers and more

Sametime search -
The ability to search across blogs and technical sites only related to Sametime

XPages Search -
The ability to search against only XPages blogs, technical resources and more for quick, filtered XPages information

You can find the application in the Android Marketplace on your phone and tablets. A YouTube video and screenshots show you more on the application information page.

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On Wednesday, July 6th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

IamLUG 2011 opened registration and already has a slew of people registering.  I would suggest if you want to attend the third year of the North American Lotus User Group gathering, register soon for the vent taking place August 1-2, 2011.  Then stay for the bonus day.

The team there has put on an awesome event each year, always seeming to add surprises and new features.  I am told there is some new things again this year.

TackItOn is also back after huge success last year.  On August 3rd, the day after, you can attend a full day training event for only $495,  With some more coming, this year you can attend:

• XPages Jumpstart - by TLCC
• XPages 201 - by Matt White
• Lotus Traveler installation and administration - by Paul Mooney and Teamstudio

Imagine two days of FREE sessions, networking and learning.  Then followed by a technical training day on some of the newest technology by the best in those areas for only $495.

Head over to IamLUG and get registered for 2011.  The team there can't wait to see you come for the first time or be a repeat attendee!

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On Monday, April 25th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

I have added some sites, tweaked some indexing settings and more to the XPages custom search engine.  Here are some common questions and answers

What does it offer?

A streamlined results page based solely on approved sites.  It allows you to quickly narrow down a search to only sites that write, talk or post about Xpages a majority of the time.

How fast is it updated?

As fast as Google goes and how the site is set to allow indexing

Can I submit sites?

Yes, just leave a comment here on this posting of the name and URL

I also created a XPages newspaper some time ago.  Xpages newspaper on Newscred - follows all the xpages blogs and Twitter searches

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On Wednesday, April 6th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

UPDATE 7pm: Oops, it seems Matt had it open temporarily and by accident.  It might be part of his incredible XPages101 series you should definitely subscribe to.  it is more than worth the annual subscription.  XXpages training anytime you wish.

I discovered a little gem today, by accident, Performance Profiling and XPages by Matt White.  He starts in the XPages toolbox and moves into the application and then the actual code behind it.  A great piece of work

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On Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011   by Chris Miller        

A XPages custom search engine was launched, with the help of David Leedy, to assist all you in narrowing down and finding XPages technical content.  We are still including some sites and tuning content for you, but the main work is done!  You can test the engine above as we finish including content and having it indexed.

Don't forget that there is already two other search engines ready to go:

• Lotus blogger and technical search. You can also surface the widget and plug-in in the Lotus Notes client!
• Lotus Sametime search engine

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On Monday, January 10th, 2011   by Chris Miller