Comments for Lotus Notes Tutorial - Lotus Notes and Domino Enterprise Education

Comment on Using Lotus Notes Color Fields by adolfo

adolfo — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:55:30 +0000

REM {============Assign the icon numbers};
TO1:=250;
TO2:=163;
CC1:=70;
CC2:=21;
BCC:=4;
DISTR:=3;
userName:= @ProperCase(@Name([CN];@UserName));
tmpvar:=@If(
DeliveredDate = “”; 0;
@ProperCase(@Name([CN];SendTo)) = userName; @If(@Elements(SendTo)=1; TO1; TO2);
@ProperCase(@Name([CN];CopyTo)) = userName; @If(@Elements(CopyTo)=1; CC1; CC2);
BlindCopyTo != “”; BCC;
SendTo != “”; DISTR;
0);

@If(DeliveredDate = “”;
@If(PostedDate=”" | @IsUnavailable(PostedDate);
@If(@IsAvailable(IsMailStationery);
21;
@IsAvailable(_ViewIcon);
_ViewIcon;
58);
@If(Importance=”1″;
224;
222));
Importance = “1″;
250;
tmpvar != 0; tmpvar;
@IsAvailable(_ViewIcon);
_ViewIcon;
$TypeIcon);

PersonVip := @ToNumber(@If(From = “CN=Ruhail M Tromboo/OU=AER/OU=EXT/O=AEP”; 133; From = “CN=FistName N Reddy/OU=NonAEP/OU=TRS/O=AEP”; 133; From = “CN=Katia O Rough/OU=AER/OU=TRS/O=AEP”; 133; From = “CN=Iliana D Lasrme/OU=AER/OU=TRS/O=AEP”; 133 ; 0 ));

REM {This icon formula is used in ($Inbox) folder, (MailThreads) view, and ($All) view};

CSisPrivate := @If(@IsUnavailable($PublicAccess) & @IsAvailable($CSVersion);”1″;”0″);
isImportant := @If(Importance=”1″;”1″;”0″);

ViewIcon2 := @If(_ViewIcon = 158 & AppointmentType != “1″ & BookFreeTime = “1″; 12; _ViewIcon);

tmpIcon := @If(ExpireDate !=”" ;64;displaycopyto_icon = “1″;”sentto.gif”;

@If(DeliveredDate = “”;
@If(PostedDate=”" | @IsUnavailable(PostedDate);
@If(@IsAvailable(IsMailStationery);
21;
@IsAvailable(_ViewIcon);
ViewIcon2;
58);
@If(IsImportant=”1″;
224;
222));
@IsAvailable(_ViewIcon);
ViewIcon2;
$TypeIcon));

REM; “If the Task has no icon, display the invitation icon – backward compatibility”;
varTaskIcon := @If(Form = “Task” & (!@IsAvailable(_ViewIcon) | ViewIcon2 = “”) & (!@IsAvailable(_ViewIcon2) | ViewIcon2 = “”); @False; @True);

REM; “If the Task has replied icon, display the icon – backward compatibility”;
rfNum := @Text($RespondedTo);
@If(rfNum = “”; 0; rfNum );

iconOne := @If(!varTaskIcon; 133; _ViewIcon=6;105; @If(tmpIcon = “”; 0; tmpIcon));
iconTwo := @If(_ViewIcon=6;150;iconOne=224;0;iconOne=178;0;iconOne=179;0;iconOne=180;0;CSisPrivate=”1″; 164; isImportant=”1″; 150; 0);
iconThree:=@If(_ViewIcon=6;163; AddressableUsers = “0″ ; 30; PersonVip=133 ; 249; tmpvar);

hasReturnReceipt := @If(ReturnReceipt=”1″;0;255);

hasReturnReceipt:hasReturnReceipt:hasReturnReceipt : iconOne:iconTwo:iconThree

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by Mark

Mark — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:45:31 +0000

I am looking for a Security report that compares Exchange to Lotus. How many more virus types attack one system vs the other.

We run Lotus Notes today and may deal with 1 virus per month that is caught after double filtering inbound smtp. What would be a comparable number for 10,000 users running Exchange?

Any input appreciated.

Comment on Use LotusScript Split/Join To Remove Entry From A List by Gnaus

Gnaus — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:46:29 +0000

@Gnaus
The “clever” system removed the extra whitespaces i’ve added in the 1st version of the filename i was giving as example on this comment.
Just consider that â€œMy file name that is sooo ooo oooo ooooo cool.docâ€ as 1st version of the vilename (i hope ‘& n b s p’ will makes it)

Comment on Use LotusScript Split/Join To Remove Entry From A List by Gnaus

Gnaus — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:38:48 +0000

Why don’t you use fulltrim ?
FullTrim(array) will remove any empty entries in an array.
This is native lotusscript and is way faster.

The only situation where I do NOT recommand to use FullTrim is when cleaning filenames string lists. because FullTrim also remove duplicate whitespaces, I got some troubles trying to extract attached documents because some clever users got some attachement files names like “My file name that is sooo ooo oooo ooooo cool.doc” and the FullTrim will makes it “My file name that is sooo ooo oooo ooooo cool.doc” and if you try to detach this filename, the system will not find it in your doc.

But that is quite rare and as long as you know what FullTrim exactly does, it will save you a lot of time and arrays manipulation.

Regards

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by Paul

Paul — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:37:13 +0000

I’m all for Domino because I’ve lived with it. Our Exchange engineers keep coming across AD issues with upgrades and it sounds like the AD integrations are more complex that it would seem for just a mail service. But I also come across unmanaged Domino environments that are being used for little more than email and even that was not working because untrained people are managing the system.

I do like the Exchange concept of attaching to 1 named service that could actually be a number of servers and also they seem to have a component architecture rather like BES so you can install a reverse proxy like component in the DMZ. For Notes Clients you can use a Pass-Thru, but for web you need to use a reverse proxy.

On previous commments…
- Domino requires a special backup module to use the Domino API and backup/restore transactional logs that provide point in time restores. This module costs extra, trans logs requires dedicated disks. Unless you backup the server when it is stopped. ie 2nd server
- I hope the webmail encryption is more than 128bit and sure it is.
- I have not heard of automatic compaction, but will look out for it.
- Never put DAOS or any other part of Domino onto external drives. Things like that render the Domino security useless. People want attachments to open, not to watch egg timers.
- Never heard of automatic compacting, this isn’t something IBM would enable, but will look out for it.
- Xpages has been described as a huge leap for normal Domino Developers. This was too large a leap and I constantly get complaints from our trained Xpages developers that the next version has changed too much. But also enjoyment over over enhancements of Xpages
- There are many security features used by dedicated enterprises, such is the take up in Legal, Financial and Government departments. However, there are many who do not have the trained people or provide the time to ensure the system is secured correctly. So I would have to agree that Domino is more secure based on not being targeted as much as MS

You will find that with Domino you install…
– a Mail server, then another for Clustering.
– an Application server for those apps, so testing before upgrades is more controlled. Then another for Clustering.
– for larger environments, a dedicated Admin server.
– for larger environments, 2 dedicated LDAP Servers
– for larger environments, 2 dedicated SMTP servers.
– as mentioned maybe 2 dedicated ICM databases – but would prefer a purpose built load balancer
– a test environment for those apps
– a development environment for those apps.

It gets quite complex. So although 1 Domino server can do everything, you don’t do that.
Oh forgot, for those free features – BES Express, Sametime Express, Traveler, Connections
– a Domino server for the BES Server to sit on, and another for BES clustering
– a Domino server for the Sametime Server to sit on, and another for Sametime Clustering
– a Domino server for the Traveler Server, it cannot be clustered
– 2 Websphere servers for Lotus Connections + use existing Domino server for LDAP

These all have Windows Server licenses to purchase. I think somebody is looking for a prompt exit when they install Enterprise data onto an Open Source free OS. So the Open Source OS with Support comes at a price, not to mention the specialist skills to administer.

Oh forgot, and QuickR
– a Domino or Websphere server for Quickr and another one for Clustering

What figure am I on now?

I think it safe to say I won’t be cross training into Exchange. Its too complex if you are not an Active Directory Administrator. I am also yet to see an Exchange migration that is little more than install Exchange from scratch and the Domino server just stays as legacy in some form.

But if you are using Domino for email, its crazy. Some people out there are using Domino to run their HR, Accountancy and even handle information from the Trading floors. There are some real smart applications that can be developed, but they take commitment whereas nowadays people are used to getting apps for free or cheap and pre-built. Thanks to Apple.

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by ed

ed — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:07:39 +0000

Is the security advantage on Lotus notes purely due to it not being targeted as much as Exchange?

Comment on Lotus Notes Tutorial Custom OK Cancel Buttons and Validation by Mohnish

Mohnish — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:15:37 +0000

Very nice information. Thanks.
But I want to ask if it is possible to disable the “ok” button created by us, and if yes, how? I am having a condition in my form as if one of the checkboxes is selected, then only the “ok” button should be enabled for the user. Please guide me.

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by Lotus

Lotus — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:49:46 +0000

Hi,
Exchange server is no more stand at IBM Lotus Notes on security wise mailing system, lotus notes provide so many feature like,
1. Webase mail encpytion with double password 128 bit encyption which is digital ID file base.
2. DOAS server for heavy attachment on external dive or pendive
3. Web base mail archiving on server, that is not availaibe in exchange server
4. Automatically mail compaction in 8.5.2 version
5. ICM internet cluster manager load balance give 100% availibity of services
6 Xpage introduce which is java AJAX base progamming and desiging application system

Comment on Free Download Lotus Notes and Domino Administrator clients 8.5 by balraj

balraj — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:30:31 +0000

Good software

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by John

John — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:17:32 +0000

sorry for the typos – should have read “well developed security model”

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by John

John — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:15:59 +0000

Having administered both Domino and Exchange based email systems in the past, I prefer Domino hands down. While I agree the client interface is slicker looking in Outlook, the fact that it is tied so closely with the operating system is also a detriment to security – Outlook target viruses outnumber Notes exploits by at least 10:1. The same customizability (is that a word?) that gives Notes it’s power also comes with a very sell developed security model.
A few things to point out – the problem with the install path that had to be corrected would be a person mistake, not a software one. The path for the software and for the data are one of the first prompts you get, so unless you entered them wrong, there should not have been a problem.
Also under installation, it should be noted that Domino has years of maturity in running in a VM environment and app level clustering, Exchange 2007 and earlier only supported OS level clustering, no mention here of whether Exchange 2010 has improved on that and added VM support (I would hope so).
As to the admin client, there has been a web based admin client available for years for Domino (release 5 or 6, I forget which introduced it). I also found that in using that client, it is FAR easier to determine how a Domino server is doing than it is for Exchange without the use of 3rd party tools.
Backups and data integrity are also a consideration. Exchange uses the shared store approach, which means that any corruption will affect the mail of hundreds of users, and requires specifically compatible backup software to do individual restores. Domino 8.5 by contrast maintains discrete mailboxes, but offers shared store for attachments.
The only areas that I would give Outlook/Exchange slightly higher marks in is the look of the user interface, and the integration with Microsoft products (to be expected).

Comment on Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5 Vs Microsoft Exchange & Outlook 2010 by Todd

Todd — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:08:25 +0000

Don’t forget, most businesses don’t want to deal w/ multiple customizations and add ons. So, while Notes may be more flexible, most don’t care. Also, your costs savings don’t account for the person you probably need to hire to manage Notes if it is customized extensively. On the other side, I assume you actually need a server to run this stuff on and any associated licensing costs. So, out of the box collaboration, email, calendaring, tasks, mobile device sync, actually running on a server and legally licensed, how do they compare?
Plus, fun fact: you have to buy outlook if you don’t already have it (or go OWA all the way). MS no longer includes the CAL for Outlook w/ the Exchange CAL. So, that is another cost that may need accounted for.

Comment on Lotus Notes Refresh Design In LotusScript by K Shah

K Shah — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:01:27 +0000

Hey, can you please tell if there is some method to do the refreshing of design at the server ?

Comment on Lotus Notes use JavaScript Sorting by soldering station

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Comment on Lotus Notes Help by Lotus Notes Tutorial Admin

Lotus Notes Tutorial Admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:28:31 +0000

I not see “Rm:” for lotus notes mail. Not sure you see this mail from ?

Comment on Lotus Notes Help by John

John — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:27:56 +0000

What is the meaning of “Rm:” in the subject of an email? For instance, “Re:” implies reply and “Fw:” forward but “Rm:”

thanks

Comment on Way to Backup Lotus Notes Windows Directory by James G Despain

James G Despain — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:07:19 +0000

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Comment on Why Lotus Notes mail agents do not run by vinay chilakamarri

vinay chilakamarri — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:04:11 +0000

Very useful article !

Comment on Validate a Richtext field : has a File Attachment, Doc link and many Notes Item. by Patrick Kwinten

Patrick Kwinten — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:05:13 +0000

hejsan! how about filesize and file type checking before attaching?

Comment on Helpful Notes.ini settings in Lotus Notes by Lotus Notes Tutorial Admin

Lotus Notes Tutorial Admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:09:53 +0000

Please remove SDWFRNT1.NSF icon from your workspace and open it again in your network drive.
It will create new icon with new database location. Thanks.