lotus notes 8.5 client & administration course outline

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` Summary The Using Notes 8.5 Standard Client course is designed to teach Notes 8.5 to new Notes users who will be using the new Eclipse-based client (Standard client.) Students will learn about the new Notes user interface controls and the basic elements found in all Notes applications. This course provides detailed coverage of the Notes Mail, Calendar, To Do List applications, Notes editing features, Notes searching features, and the many useful Internet integration features available in Notes. They will also learn how to customize and personalize Notes to the way they work. The course includes many integrated, hands-on practice and setup activities to reinforce the student’s learning and provide immediate feedback. For additional feedback, each course module includes a self-assessment quiz and there is a final exam. Module 1 Introducing Notes This module introduces Notes and Notes applications. Learn how to start, exit, and lock Notes. Module 2 Notes User Interface Controls This module provides details for the main user interface controls available in Notes. Learn how to use the home page, window tab bar, bookmarks, navigation buttons, toolbars, status bar, menus, and action buttons. Module 3 Notes Applications This module introduces the main components of a Notes application. It outlines the basic skills required when working with any Notes application. In addition, this module details and demonstrates procedures for working with applications, views, and documents. Module 4 Notes Editing Features This module describes the rich text editing features available in Notes, including the text highlighter feature, the permanent pen feature, lists, attachments, and links. Module 5 Notes Mail and Contacts This module describes how to use the Notes mail and Contacts applications. Module 6 Notes Calendar and Meetings This module describes how to use the Notes Calendar application. Module 7 Managing Your To Do List This module describes how to use the Notes To Do list application. Module 8 Customizing and Personalizing Notes Notes offers many options for customizing it to the way you work. This module describes many of these options so you can take advantage of them. Module 9 Searching with Notes Notes offers many powerful searching capabilities. This module focuses on various techniques for searching in Notes. Module 10 Other Notes Features Other features of Notes are explored in this module. Module 11 Advanced Notes Editing Features This module describes the advanced rich text editing features available in Notes, including sections, rules, hotspots, tables, and pictures. Module 12 Advanced Notes Mail Topics This module covers advanced Notes mail topics including recalling a sent message, creating and using stationery, filtering incoming mail, archiving mail, and delegating

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Summary The Using Notes 8.5 Standard Client course is designed to teach Notes 8.5 to new Notesusers who will be using the new Eclipse-based client (Standard client.) Students will learnabout the new Notes user interface controls and the basic elements found in all Notesapplications. This course provides detailed coverage of the Notes Mail, Calendar, To DoList applications, Notes editing features, Notes searching features, and the many usefulInternet integration features available in Notes. They will also learn how to customize andpersonalize Notes to the way they work. The course includes many integrated, hands-onpractice and setup activities to reinforce the student’s learning and provide immediatefeedback. For additional feedback, each course module includes a self-assessment quizand there is a final exam.

Module 1 Introducing NotesThis module introduces Notes and Notes applications. Learn how to start, exit, and lockNotes.

Module 2 Notes User Interface ControlsThis module provides details for the main user interface controls available in Notes. Learnhow to use the home page, window tab bar, bookmarks, navigation buttons, toolbars,status bar, menus, and action buttons.

Module 3 Notes ApplicationsThis module introduces the main components of a Notes application. It outlines the basicskills required when working with any Notes application. In addition, this module detailsand demonstrates procedures for working with applications, views, and documents.

Module 4 Notes Editing FeaturesThis module describes the rich text editing features available in Notes, including the texthighlighter feature, the permanent pen feature, lists, attachments, and links.

Module 5 Notes Mail and ContactsThis module describes how to use the Notes mail and Contacts applications.

Module 6 Notes Calendar and MeetingsThis module describes how to use the Notes Calendar application.

Module 7 Managing Your To Do ListThis module describes how to use the Notes To Do list application.

Module 8 Customizing and Personalizing NotesNotes offers many options for customizing it to the way you work. This module describesmany of these options so you can take advantage of them.

Module 9 Searching with NotesNotes offers many powerful searching capabilities. This module focuses on varioustechniques for searching in Notes.

Module 10 Other Notes FeaturesOther features of Notes are explored in this module.

Module 11 Advanced Notes Editing FeaturesThis module describes the advanced rich text editing features available in Notes, includingsections, rules, hotspots, tables, and pictures.

Module 12 Advanced Notes Mail TopicsThis module covers advanced Notes mail topics including recalling a sent message,creating and using stationery, filtering incoming mail, archiving mail, and delegating

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access to your mail.

Module 13 Notes Mobile and Remote SupportThis module describes how to take advantage of Notes' mobile and remote support. If youare not a mobile user or you do not replicate local databases, then you can skip thismaterial.

Module 14 Basic Notes client AdministrationThis Module Describes basics of client installation steps, server connections testings &basic troubleshooting and administration

Training MethodologyThe program consists of classroom lectures, case study, group discussion workshop andpresentation & Practical Hands on upon availability.

Call us for Training Date scheduling, Booking, & Special Arrangements.

Best Regards,

________________________Raymond Punithan LukeRA MIKAEL CONSULANCYNo A-3-9, Block A, Avenue 8, Jalan 8/1, Seksyen 8,46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.TEL : +603 7962 7131FAX : +603 7962 7001H/P : +6016 6837 019

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Summary In this course you will learn the fundamentals of administering Domino 8.5 by installing andconfiguring a small Domino network from the ground up. Learn the ins and outs of using theDomino Administrator client. Get a solid grounding in how Domino security works, from user IDsto server access to database ACLs. Configure mail routing between your Domino servers andbetween your network and the Internet. Configure replication between your Domino servers andfind out how to control what replicates. Learn the tricks to troubleshoot mail routing and replication.Understand how to securely enable your Domino server to act as a web server. This course, alongNotes Domino 8.5 System Administration 2 course, will prepare you for all three exams required tobecome an IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.

Audience andPrerequisites

Experienced Notes users who want to learn how to install and configure a basic Domino network.The recommended prerequisites are:Must have experience using the Notes Release 8.5 client as an end user. No knowledge on Dominoadministration or programming is required.

Module 1 Installing and Configuring the Domino NetworkThe first task in creating a Domino network is installing and configuring the Domino servers and theDomino Administrator client. This module provides hands-on experience in installing the Dominoserver and Administrator client software. Configuring the first server is discussed in detail. Set upthe Domino Administrator client in order to administer servers. Learn how to register an additionalserver and configure it.Install the Domino server softwarePlan the organization's Domino server topology and naming schemeConfigure the organization's first Domino serverDiscover the different Notes client configurations and understand the considerations for upgradingInstall and configure the Domino Administrator client softwareRegister an additional serverConfigure an additional serverEnable network compression and encryptionLearn the basics of user registration

Module 2 Administration BasicsThere are a number of basic skills and concepts that are important for every Domino administratorto know. This module will explore these concepts using the Domino Administrator. Learn where thebasic configuration of a Domino server is stored. Use the server console and the remote serverconsole and investigate the server log. Start and stop server tasks. Understand the structure of aDomino database.Understand how to use the Domino Administrator clientLearn where to find help on Domino administrationUnderstand the importance of and how to edit the NOTES.INI fileExplore Server documents and Configuration Settings documentsUse the server console to issue commands to the serverUse the remote server console to issue commands to the serverSave commands and server groups for use with the remote server consoleUnderstand what is stored in the server logLearn the purpose of various server tasksStart and stop server tasks using the server commands, the NOTES.INI file, and Program documentsUnderstand the structure of a Domino databaseUse the new Domino Configuration Tuner (DCT) to help optimize the Domino server settings andconfigurationEnable a Domino server to store its databases in DB2 (NSFDB2)Learn how to administer composite applications

Module 3 SecurityThe first responsibility of the Domino administrator is to secure the Domino network fromunauthorized use. This module explores how Domino security functions. Learn the importance ofusers IDs. Expand the organization's naming hierarchy. Use groups to secure the Domino server andindividual databases. Understand the purpose of the client's Execution Control List.

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Understand the levels of Domino securityLearn how certifier IDs form the basis of Domino's security and naming hierarchyExpand the organization's naming hierarchy by registering an Organizational UnitLearn how user and server ID files are used to authenticate Domino entitiesCreate user and server groupsProvide basic security for Domino servers using the Server documentUnderstand how to secure Domino databases using Access Control ListsProvide appropriate administrative access to the server and the Domino DirectoryExplore the workstation's Execution Control List

Module 4 Mail RoutingOne of the major functions of the Domino server is to route mail from database to database. Thismodule details how to configure basic mail routing within the Domino network. Design a mailrouting topology. Set up mail routing to and from the Internet via SMTP.Understand how Domino routes mailLearn the significance of Domino Named NetworksConfigure mail routing between servers in different Domino Named NetworksLearn about the various types of mail routing topologiesConfigure mail routing via SMTP to and from the Internet

Module 5 ReplicationOne of the strengths of the Domino network is the ability to store copies of databases on multipleDomino servers, or on Notes clients. The process of replication keeps these copies up-to-date witheach other. This module covers the basics of configuring replication. Understand how replicationworks. Create replicas and keep them synchronized by manually replicating. Learn how to limitwhat replicates between replicas. Schedule regular replication between servers.Understand the purpose of the Replica taskLearn about how replica and document IDs are used in replicationUnderstand the exact process of replicating new, changed, and deleted documentsLearn about replication conflicts and how to minimize themCreate a replica copy using the Notes client and the Domino AdministratorSynchronize databases using manual server commandsLimit replication using Connection documents, ACLs, Readers fields, and the database's replicationsettingsSchedule regular replication between servers using Connection documentsUnderstand the benefits of clusters and how to cluster servers

Module 6 Web AccessAs the world becomes more dependant on the Web, it is increasingly important for Dominoadministrators to understand how to safely enable web access to the organization's Domino serversand databases. This module covers the basics of enabling web access. Understand the fundamentalsof Domino web security, including the implications of anonymous and name-and-password access.Access Domino databases from a web browser. Understand how Domino web servers areconfigured. Learn about session authentication and SSL.Enable web access to a Domino serverUnderstand what "anonymous" and "name-and-password" access are, and their implicationsLearn how to keep Domino databases secured from inappropriate web accessLearn the URLs used to access Domino databases from web browsersConfigure a Domino web server from the Server document or from a Web Site documentSet up logging of HTTP requests and responses on a Domino serverLearn about session authenticationConfigure single-server sessionsConfigure authentication realmsConfigure multi-server sessions (Single Sign-On)Understand what Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is and how it works with a Domino server

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Training MethodologyThe program consists of classroom lectures, case study, group discussion workshop and presentation & PracticalHands on upon availability.

System RequirementsNotes 8.5 clientDomino Administrator 8.5 clientAt least one computer on which the Domino 8.5 test server can be installedAccess to the Internet for instructor support

Call us for Training Date scheduling, Booking, & Special Arrangements.

Best Regards,

________________________Raymond Punithan LukeRA MIKAEL CONSULANCYNo A-3-9, Block A, Avenue 8, Jalan 8/1, Seksyen 8,46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.TEL : +603 7962 7131FAX : +603 7962 7001H/P : +6016 6837 019

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Summary Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration 2, the second course in TLCC's Administration series,will enable you to better manage and administer Domino servers, databases, directories, users andmail. Learn advanced administration topics including how to administer the server using a browser,use the Domino Server Controller, view statistics and monitor Domino server events, andautomatically restart the server if it crashes. Manage Domino databases with tools like compact,repair corrupt databases, and manage the design of databases with templates. Learn how to manageusers including renaming, workstation setup and updates, roaming users, and using policies.Understand how to setup multiple Domino Directories and to use LDAP with Domino. Learn how tokeep spam under control with blacklists and mail rules and how to troubleshoot mail routing issues.This course, along with Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration 1 course, will prepare you for allthree exams required to become an IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino8.5.

Audience andPrerequisites

Experienced Domino administrators who want to learn how to manage and maintain a Dominonetwork. The recommended prerequisite is:Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration 1

Module 1 Installing and Configuring the Domino NetworkThe first task in creating a Domino network is installing and configuring the Domino servers and theDomino Administrator client. This module provides hands-on experience in installing the Dominoserver and Administrator client software. This module is designed to setup the environment neededfor the rest of the course. If you have completed the Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration 1course then this module can be skipped.Install the Domino server softwarePlan the organization's Domino server topology and naming schemeConfigure the organization's first Domino serverInstall and configure the Domino Administrator client softwareRegister an additional serverConfigure an additional serverPerform additional setup tasks such as setting the server access, and creating connection documentsfor scheduling replication

Module 2 Advanced Domino AdministrationDomino administrators need an understanding of the available tools to administer Domino servers.This module covers how to use the Domino Server Controller, using the Domino Console to start astopped or crashed server, administering a server with a browser using the Web Administrator,analyzing statistics, generating real-time and historical statistics charts, event monitoring, enablingFault Recovery to reboot a server automatically after a crash, and more.Learn to start the Domino server with the Domino Server Controller and the Domino ConsoleUse the Domino Console to start a stopped or crashed server remotelyAdminister a Domino server remotely with a browser using the Web AdministratorUse the Server Monitoring feature to monitor the current health of server tasks across many serversLearn to view the current status of the server's statisticsUse the Monitoring Configuration database to configure statistics and statistic eventsUse the Monitoring Results database to analyze the performance of servers over timeUse the Real-time Statistics Charting feature to generate real-time line charts for selected serverstatisticsUse the Historical Statistics Charting feature to generate historical charts using data from theMonitoring Results databaseUnderstand the default server events and create Event Generators documents to define customserver eventsCreate Event Handlers to notify administrators when an events occursLearn how Domino Domain Monitoring (DDM) uses probes to monitor various server tasks andconfiguration settingsUnderstand how the Notes System Diagnostic application releases system resources and generateslogs when a server crashesDefine a Cleanup Script that is run whenever a server crashesLearn to enable Fault Recovery to reboot a server automatically after a crashUnderstand the various server backup strategies and how to enable Transaction LoggingEnable a Domino server to store its databases in DB2 (NSFDB2)

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Learn how to administer composite applications

Module 3 Managing Domino DatabasesDomino provides several tools to manage Domino databases. This module covers how to facilitatesearching for information in databases and across the Domino domain, using the Compact commandto recover the white space in a database, fixing a corrupted database, configuring AdvancedDatabase Properties, managing database design using templates, guarding against malicious code,archiving a database, and enabling a database to receive mailed in documents. This module alsocovers how analyze database activity and trends using the Database Analysis tool, the ActivityLogging tool, and Activity Trends tool.Learn how to create and configure Full-text indexes, Database catalogs, Domain catalogs, andDomain searchUnderstand the Compact task, database compacting styles, and the Compact command optionsUnderstand the sources of database corruption and the commands and options to repair a corrupteddatabaseLearn about and configure the Advanced Database PropertiesManage database design using Design Templates, Master Design Templates, and Single CopyTemplatesUse the Database Analysis tool to view and analyze database activityEnable the Activity Logging and Activity Trends features to log server activity and present anumber of trended averagesLearn strategies and techniques to guard against malicious code running on Notes clients andDomino serversConfigure databases to use the Database Archiving featureCreate a Mail-In Database document to enable a database to receive documentsUnderstand the default Soft Document Locking and learn to enable Hard Document LockingUnderstand the document Autosave feature

Module 4 Managing Domino UsersLearn how to manage Domino users, from registration to renaming to deletion. Setup the roaminguser and multi-user workstation features. Discover how to control your users' settings throughpolicies. Use the Notes Smart Upgrade feature to automate the process of installing full orincremental updates. Learn how to use the AdminP task to automate the many administrative tasksinvolved in user and group changes.Use the AdminP task to automate administrative tasksLearn to expand the organization by registering additional Organizational UnitsUse server-based certifiers to delegate server and user registration without giving physical access toany Certifier ID filesUnderstand and enable the Roaming User featureUnderstand the options available when registering new users both manually and using a batch fileUnderstand the options available of the Notes client installation and setupUse Policy documents to apply various end-user options to groups of users in the organizationUnderstand Policy hierarchy and inheritanceUse the Policy Viewer and Policy Synopsis tools to determine the effective Policy settingsCreate Settings documents to configure the various end-user options associated with policiesUnderstand the different options for upgrading Notes user clientsUse the Notes Smart Upgrade feature to automate the process of installing full or incrementalupdatesConfigure an Update Site to install and update plug-insUse Smart Cards to secure user and server IDsEnable automatic user and server key rolloverApply Password Control strategies to enforce password quality, enable password checking, andrestrict password recyclingUse the AdminP task to automate the many administrative tasks involved in user and group changesUnderstand the different strategies for dealing with deleted or corrupted users' IDs and forgottenpasswordsLearn how to set up and configure an ID VaultDiscover how to enable the Notes Shared Login featureUnderstand the different levels and techniques to cross certify with another Domino organization

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Enable the User License Tracking feature on a Domino server

Module 5 Maintaining Domino DirectoriesDirectory services are used by both Notes clients and Domino servers. The client relies on theseservices for accurate mail addressing and message encryption. The server uses the Directory formail transfer and delivery. This module describes the different directory-related features andservices including Primary and Configuration Directories, editing the Directory Profile document,Extended ACLs (xACL), Directory Assistance, aggregating several directories into an ExtendedDirectory Catalog, condensing several directories into a Condensed Directory Catalog, usingexternal LDAP directories, and enabling LDAP clients to search a Domino Directory.Understand the different directory features and services available to Domino administratorsUnderstand the three Domino Directory deployment strategies using Primary and ConfigurationDirectoriesEdit the Directory Profile document to setup the Domino DirectoryUse Extended ACLs (xACL) to control which users are able to view or edit particular documents inthe Domino DirectoryUse Directory Assistance to set pointers to one or more secondary directoriesAggregate several directories into an Extended Directory Catalog for mail routing and databaseaccess on Domino serversCondense several directories into a Condensed Directory Catalog for local access by mobile NotesusersConfigure Domino servers and Notes clients to query external LDAP directories for routing andauthentication purposesEnable LDAP clients to search a Domino Directory

Module 6 Managing Mail & RoutingThis module discusses the options available to Domino administrators for controlling how and whenmail routes, both within the Domino network, and between the Domino network and the Internet viaSMTP. The methods for tracking mail are shown. Learn how to control the size of users' mail filesthrough quotas and shared mail. Learn how to set up the Domino server to allow non-Domino mailclients to retrieve messages from Domino mail databases. Configure options for schedulingmeetings, including the Resource Reservations database. Learn how to keep spam under controlwith blacklists and mail rules and how to troubleshoot mail routing issues.Configure the Out of Office notification serviceControl mail routing to and from the Internet via SMTP, including minimizing spamControl mail routing within the Domino networkTrack and store mail routed within the Domino networkUse server mail rules to control mail routingManage the size of users' mail files with quotasUnderstand how the Domino Attachment and Object Service (DAOS) can save significant diskspace by implementing a new document attachment architectureImplement shared mailHandle dead and held mailConfigure message disclaimersConfigure message recallLearn how the new iNotes Ultralite mode can be used by mobile devices to access NotesapplicationsLearn how to define a set of widgets that can be integrated into the Lotus iNotes mail clientTroubleshoot mail routing issuesConfigure the Domino server to allow POP3 and IMAP clients to retrieve mailLearn about the changes to the Lotus Traveler settingsUnderstand how meeting scheduling works and configure scheduling between Domino domainsSet up the Resource Reservations database

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Training MethodologyThe program consists of classroom lectures, case study, group discussion workshop and presentation & PracticalHands on upon availability.

System RequirementsNotes 8.5 clientDomino Administrator 8.5 clientAt least one computer on which the Domino 8.5 test server can be installedAccess to the Internet for instructor support

Call us for Training Date scheduling, Booking, & Special Arrangements.

Best Regards,

________________________Raymond Punithan LukeRA MIKAEL CONSULANCYNo A-3-9, Block A, Avenue 8, Jalan 8/1, Seksyen 8,46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.TEL : +603 7962 7131FAX : +603 7962 7001H/P : +6016 6837 019