Automatic Notes Client Failover with HidePromptFailoverInc=1

This is a really neat parameter that was introduced in version 8 which allows for suppression of prompting the user to attempt to access a replica on another server.

Manually add the HidePromptFailoverInc=1 to the notes.ini or you can push it out via a Desktop Settings policy document on the "Custom" tab.

New in 6.1: System Value QPWDRULES

In V6R1, the QPWDRULES system value was created to give you more control of how a user profile password is constructed. In the prior release, a number of different system values offered this ability (e.g., QPWDMAXLEN controlled the maximum length of a password, QPWDRQDDGT enforced that there be a digit character, etc.). Having all password rules under the hood of one system value makes things a little tidier and simplifies management of password rules, but you can still use the old system values if you wish by specifying the *PWDSYSVAL parameter on the QPWDRULES system value.

Here's the link to the full article:  New in 6.1, System Value QPWDRULES

Free Notes Training- St. Louis, MO

http://www.iamlug.org/iamlug/IamLug2010.nsf

Domino 8.5.1 on V5R4 - Program Conversion

Upgraded a server last night which took about 4 hours.  For a long time, my interactive job was in a SVFW status with 0% processor.  I took a look via WRKSYSACT and noticed a task called LDFX02 running there and just eating up the processor.  Of course, the setup wizard via Windows tells you it will happen, but gives no time estimate based on your current configuration.  However, I did the install using RSTLICPGM and after a while of waiting I remembered that the program conversions would occur during the upgrade. 

Kim Greene describes it well:.

http://www.bleedyellow.com/blogs/dominodiva/entry/remember_the_program_conversion_whe_loading_8_5_x6?lang=en_us

Fun with Solution Providers

From enterprise level software consultants all the way down to your helpdesk, us technical people love using the word "robust."  It's been ingrained into the minds of IT folks as a buzz word to razzle dazzle decision makers. 

I guarantee you that a damn good few technical experts don't know the definition. 

The next time you hear someone say "robust" or "scalable" or "ubiquitous" or "paradigm" or even "legacy" I dare you to ask them for a definition.  Sharpen your BS detector and have fun with it.

Are You Using the QIBM_QDB_OPEN Exit Point Wisely?

In this article I talk a little about what the QIBM_QDB_OPEN exit point does, what it can be used for and a word of caution when implementing an associated exit program.  Exit points are very powerful tools but you must be careful not to do more damage than good, no matter which tool you use.

Save File Garbage!

Boy oh boy...

I'd say a good 10% of my DASD was leftover save files from installations, upgrades, customizations, etc., by vendors.  Copies of production libraries in save files that lay hidden away until you feel the storage limit crunch. 

You need to run this and behold the crap every few months:

WRKF FILE(*ALL/*ALL) FILEATR(SAVF)

Ramblings...Notes Project Management Software

It's really too bad that there's not a decent open source effort for a Lotus Notes based project management solution.  There are a couple of projects kicking around that look to be a great start but never got off the ground.  There are other ones out there that look great but cost a good bit of scratch for a license key.

I've built a great helpdesk/job management workflow system but it lacks a project management component.  Perhaps I'll build onto it to give me the full functionality that I'd like to see...then sell it out of spite!