These are some really useful notes.ini variables, if you’re changing any SMTP settings in Domino (in particular if you’re setting up or changing a TLS connection). (NOTE: links updated January 2022) SMTPClientDebug, SMTPDebug and SMTPDebugIO – Description and usage here SmtpSaveOutboundToFile – Description and usage here SMTPSaveImportErrors – Description and usage here Every time I’ve needed… Read the full article
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Installing Domino Fix Packs on Windows 2008 R2
I’ve come across few “gotchas” in recent months that seem to be catching customers over and over again. Particularly when it comes to installing Domino Fix packs on 8.5.X on Windows 2008 R2, I’ve heard the following scenarios multiple times: 1. You get an error saying you don’t have a valid version of 8.5.x installed. You will probably need… Read the full article
Traveler capacity planning and NOTES.INI settings.
IBM have recently published a series of new articles on the Domino Wiki site. Two articles that really caught my eye were on:- Capacity Planning on Traveler – haven’t seen as detailed and specific guide as this before and Traveler notes.ini settings – it’s great that Traveler customisations are now published and this is a brilliant reference to bookmark.… Read the full article
Domino Server – Java Security vulnerability fixes
Hot off the press. IBM have issued a series of Interim fixes to plug four identified JVM vulnerabilities, details of which are here and the fixes are available here (for all operating systems) ** IBM ID Required to download Cormac McCarthy – Domino People
Two new interim fixes released for Traveler
Two new interim fixes were released for Traveler. 8.5.3 UP1 IFI 1 8.5.3.3 IFI 1 They’re both maintenance releases containing multiple fixes – APAR Listing You can download both of them from Fix Central A valid IBM ID is required. Cormac McCarthy – Domino People
Useful view for Replication or Save conflicts
This is a quick tip that can be used to find Replication or Save Conflicts in any Notes application, but as an Admin I’ve found it most useful for a Domain’s NAB. In a Notes application, click Create -> View Change the view name to something appropriate. Change the “View type” to “Private” from the drop down… Read the full article
Workaround for unread marks problem.
Scenario: You’ve more than one Domino server, with more than one replica of a database (that’s everyone with Notes I think!) . You’ve set unread marks to be maintained in Database properties BUT you notice at some stage (usually when a server crashes) that a replica that normally isn’t used has a completely different number… Read the full article
Traveler – Update on known device limitations
IBM have updated their documentation on known device limitations for Traveler. Although issues/limitations are decreasing all the time, if you deploy Traveler, this is a great reference to have and familiarise yourself with: Apple Android Windows Nokia/Symbian Please let us know if you experience any issues or limitations that haven’t been documented! Cormac McCarthy –… Read the full article
Domino Error – Unable to Bind port…..
Most Domino Admins will have seen this in a console from time to time. It happens when a local OS application is using a port Domino wants to use. So far, so simple. But what’s the quickest way of finding out which application/service is using the port you want? In windows it really is quite… Read the full article
SSL breaks after upgrading to Traveler 8.5.3 UP 1
On a production upgrade of Traveler to 8.5.3 U.P. 1 yesterday we came across a problem. The upgrade itself completed without issue but mobile clients couldn’t connect to the server automatically after the server was back up and running. We could see the following in the log :- “HTTP Server: SSL Error: Keyring file not… Read the full article
