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What's New in Notes & Domino 8.5Overview


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Lotus Collaboration Strategy


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Collaborate in context from a single, customized view The Notes Desktop is a catalyst for productivity—moving from it interrupts your workflow and introduces opportunities for distraction

Instantmessaging

E-mail, calendar, contacts

Social networking—blogs, mashups, activities

Personal content library

Feeds, My Widgets,

Live Text

Collaborative and business applications

Documents, presentations, spreadsheets


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Why pay more when you don’t have to?

E-mail

Calendar

Contacts

InstantMessaging& Awareness

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Personal content library

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Advanced collaborative capabilities included with Lotus Notes and Domino at no additional charge…

Flexible Adaptable Open Intuitive

… while staying:


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Lotus Symphony: Creating and editing content

Free and Innovative• Documents• Presentations• Spreadsheets

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Universal access enables users to be as productive as possible, regardless of location

Rich client Browser Mobile device

Connected Disconnected

However, there is no one-size-fits-all client or work style


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Lotus products are built on an open standards–based platformHelp increase your agility and responsiveness with an open, plug-and-play architecture

Open standards–based programming modelbased on the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP)


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Release 8.5 delivers significant additional capabilities to all three key communities in the Notes and Domino user space

Users:Incremental improvements in the client experience, including new platforms

Developers:State-of-the-art application development tools

Administrators:Enhancements to reduce total cost of ownership and increase reliability

8.5 – A feature release that extends the value of Notes and Domino


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Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5: An integrated collaboration environment

● Eclipse-based Designer

● xPages - Domino App Modernization

● Security simplification

● Roaming User

● iCal subscriptions & Calendar overlays

● Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) & Ubuntu 8.04 client support

● Reduced costs for mail storage

● Domino configuration tuner

● Lotus Protector software

● Widget extensibility


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What's New in Domino 8.5


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Goals of Domino 8.5: Reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)

● Simplifying Notes identity managementEliminate need for Lotus Notes password for authenticationSimplify Notes ID management

● Reducing storage costsReduce database size via new compression algorithms – (also in 8.0.1) Optimize and reduce attachment storageFurther reduce I/O bandwidth

● Improving quality of service (QoS)Reliability initiativesDomino Configuration Tuner (DCT)Dynamic Group Policies

● Maintaining compatibility with existing applications and infrastructureDomino Designer in Eclipse


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Domino 8.5: Simplify Notes Identify management● Notes ID files have been a key consideration in managing end-user costs and

administrator workload

● However, they have also been the key to Notes and Domino’s highly secure reputation

● Two new (optional) features will reduce the visible impact of the ID file:

● Notes ID VaultReduce costs and improve turnaround time for lost IDs, forgotten passwordsProvides the ability to automatically reset Notes passwords, recover lost/damaged Ids

● Shared loginNotes users only need to remember a single password – their Windows passwordAddresses key customer concern regarding Notes end-user overhead


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Domino 8.5: What is the Notes ID Vault?Centralized repository for storing, synchronizing and managing user ID files

DominoID Vault

NotesDomino Notes IDNotes IDs

Helpdesk

Self service

password reset application This topic is covered in more detail in a separate dedicated module


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Improved Single Sign-on using Microsoft Windows Authentication● Windows® authentication trusted to

validate user

● Unlocked Notes ID still manages Notes Security from that PC

● Password Changes are only required in Windows

This topic is covered in more detail in a separate dedicated module


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Domino 8.5 : Reduce storage costs● Storage costs consistently rate as one of the highest components of Domino TCO

● New 8.5 features will help dramatically reduce disk usage, especially overlapping storage

● Domino Attachment and Object Storage (DAOS)Allows for single instance storage for attachments/objects present in multiple mail files/

applicationsStored as files

Allows for incremental backups No single point of failure Easy for administrators, no monitoring of file size

● Document compressionAllow compression of Notes documents (also in 8.0.1)

● Disk space savings of 35%Significant cost reduction (storage, backup, etc.)


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With 8.5: Up to 50% less storage requirement

Introducing Domino Attachment and Object Storage (DAOS)- Allows for single instance storage for attachments/objects present in multiple mail files/applications- Stored as files: allows for incremental backups, no single point of failure, no monitoring of file size

Reduced disk space, optimized mail routing of attachments, compacting databases and backing up data faster

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Domino 8.5: Improve quality of service● Domino Configuration Tuner (DCT)

Ease the administrative tasks concerning misconfiguration that can lead to costly performance and security issues

Identify problemsSuggest potential solutionsDetect, analyze, and address potential problems before they’re ‘discovered’…

Extends autonomic work introduced in Domino 6, 7, and 8Design partner reaction to this feature: Strong positive


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Lotus Domino 8.5 – Domino Configuration Tuner ( DCT )



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Domino 8.5 –Performance Snapshot


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Notes 8.5 Client Results: Startup Summary


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● T60p 3 GB RAM, fresh boot IBM Client for e-business (XP SP2): 634MB RAM used

● Notes 8.5 C++715MB RAM

● Notes 8.5 C++ w/ 600MB Mailbox open 739MB RAM

● Notes 8.5 Standard 856MB RAM

● Notes 8.5 Standard w/ 600MB Mailbox open 879MB RAM

● Notes 8.5 Standard w/ 600MB Mailbox, 7 applications and 1 empty document, 1 empty speadsheet, 1 empty presentation open 944MB RAM

=> Max use in this test:944MB-634MB=310MB RAM

Notes 8.5 build 26.10.2008 real life memory requirements


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Lotus Domino Designer 8.5 – Revolution● Eclipse brings a modern IDE to Domino® developers

● NSF as virtual file system, every database is an Eclipse projectOpens up design elements to Eclipse functions

● Open platformPlug in other vendor's tools

● Many new enhancements:Expose new server features (assign CSS styles and Dojo widgets to objects, etc.)HTML, CSS and XML editors!New LotusScript® and Java editors coming post 8.5

● “XPages:” New design element for Web applicationsThemes – use with XPages to control look and feel of applicationCustom Controls – reusable assets for improved productivity


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“Traditional”Skills

long lived but steeper learning curve

“Emergent”Skills

easier to acquire but longevity not guaranteed

Forms/Views /AgentsLotusScript®/Formulas

HTMLJavaTM / EclipseTM / J2EEC++ / .NETRelational DatastoresWeb ServicesPortlets

RESTful APIsHTML 5 / JavascriptFeedsDoJoCommunitiesCloud ServicesGadgets and Widgets

Our primary developer focus

Situational Developers- Scripting is key- Visual tooling for Data and UI- Rapid prototyping- Leverage shared assets- Complimentary visual tooling - “Need it now” vs “Strategic”

Solution Providers- Collaboration features extended

to custom solutions- CRM, data collection, workflow

are historically strong- Enterprise Desktops that

integrate and optimize, even across disparate apps and tech.

XPages Composite Apps

By embracing new technologies the Notes Designer 8.5 leads cost effective Appl. development


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Lotus Notes has a long history in providing the most innovative and cost effective rapid application environment ..and will go on

Each release of Lotus Notes and Domino software has provided new and refined capabilities; yet each has remained compatible with all previous versions – perfect investment protection.


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State-of-the-Art in 1996 (13 Years ago … )


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CustomBranding

Faster Navigation

StylesThemes

Add your own copyright

XPage showcase• Compelling U/I• Quick to Customize• Easy to Deploy

Improved usability

Domino 8.5 Web Apps: the Web has never looked better

Today - XPages: A new compelling Web 2.0 User Experience


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What's New in Notes 8.5


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IBM Lotus iNotes™ ultralite : Access Lotus Domino email data from iPhone● A new name

● Ultralite Mode (?OpenDatabase&ui=dwa_ulite)

● Complete deployment of new UI framework

● New features and deployment options

● One template (still shared with Notes client), 3 modes of operation:


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IBM Lotus iNotes ultralite : Access Lotus Domino email data from iPhone

● Home PageProvides real-time access to Domino mail

dataDesigned to provide quick access to mail,

calendar and contacts list

● Inbox Inbox views and navigationRead & Compose messageAddress lookup

● CalendarList Navigate events per dayopen/view eventDelete event


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Lotus Notes Traveler support for Nokia S60 3rd edition:

● This Nokia Series 60 client code provides the following features:

● Automatic, two-way, over-the-air synchronization for calendar, tasks and contacts.

● Email synchronization for Inbox and Drafts

● Read / Unread mark updates

● Full Email retrieval for truncated mail messages

● Attachment synchronization

● One-way synchronization from server to device for Notebook (Journal)

● Data filtering options for email, calendar and tasks

● Automated and manual problem reporting


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ...● General Functionality

Automatically compress images pasted into documents. Note that bitmap (.bmp) images that are

imported into a Notes document are compressed; bitmap images that are pasted into a Notes document are converted to .gif or .jpg format.

Choose "File -> Preferences -> Basic Notes Client Configuration", and then choose the appropriate setting under 'Additional options' (the setting is selected by default).

Context menus have been streamlined for Mail, Contacts, and To Do views.


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ...

● Drag-and-drop has been enhanced Between rich-text fields (Windows only)Sametime Contacts to name fieldsNames from external applications to name

fieldsText within the Notes Editor

Drag from Sametime

To the To: field


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ... Live Text!● General functionality

When you hover over Live Text and the cursor appearance changes, you can left-click the Live Text instance to start an action. If a default action has been assigned, the action runs. If no action has been defined as default, a panel of options appears.

The right-click Live Text action available in Notes 8.0.1 has been replaced with a Live Text context menu which you can access by clicking on the hover icon which displays when you hover over any Live Text instance. Widgets and Live Text support on the Linux® and Mac OS platforms is introduced with this release.


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Lotus Notes 8.5 integration with Lotus Connections● Discover information about the people in Notes


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Lotus Notes 8.5 integration with Lotus Connections● Add document to Activities

● Find Activities containing documents

● Dogear documents


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ... Roaming User support● Roaming User for Lotus Notes standard configuration is introduced in this release.

● A new Roaming policy settings document is introduced to support this functionality, as are two new roaming-specific databases (a Feeds subscription database and an Eclipse plug-in data and preferences database).

● User files configured for roaming now appear in a single Roaming Applications folder on the Notes replicator page.

● A new Roaming preference panel is available for Notes users configured for file server-based roaming.


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ... ● Notes 8.5 adds support for installation

and use on Macintosh OS X (Leopard).

● Notes 8.5 adds supportfor installation and usewith Citrix® software. Support for 64 Bit

● The Notes start-upsequence has beenreordered as part ofa performanceenhancement in thisrelease.


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ... Calendar

● Add Google Calendar entries, Lotus Notes users' calendars, iCal feeds.

● Updates entries each time the view is openedCheck box to update

● Take offline adds entries to your Lotus Notes calendarFor synchronization (e.g., RIM BlackBerry)45 Days before and after current date


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ICAL Subscription and Federation


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ... Contacts● Import/Export contacts

Field remapping/filetering can be done first, or done in Contacts after the import/export.

● Forward contacts as a vCard from Contacts.

● Add international sets of alphabet tabs.Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese,

Japanese, or Cyrillic.


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What's new in Lotus Notes 8.5 ... Notebook● Notes Applications

New Notebook (formerly Personal Journal template). The Personal Journal template has a new name, and a new look. When you install or upgrade to Notes 8.5, any new Notebook you create will use the new template (Notebook8.ntf). In addition, any existing journal template will be updated automatically if one of the following conditions are met. It is named journal.nsf

It was created from the Default Home Page It was created manually using "File >

Application > New" and was subsequently linked to your default Home page by using the "Set Journal" option

– Journals created this way but not linked to your default Home page will not be updated automatically. Use "File > Application > Replace Design" to update existing journal templates manually.


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Lotus Sametime Contacts ... Updates● Drag messages to add names to your Lotus Sametime Contacts list.

● You can drag a Mail message to any personal group in your Lotus Sametime Contacts list and add all the members of the group to your list at one time.

● This can also be done with Calendar and To Do entries that have recipients (such as meetings or group To Do assignments), and with Contacts entries.


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IBM Lotus Symphony ... Updates● Performance enhancements

.ODP and .PPT file format save, application start up, new document creation, spell checking in ODP and ODS, Presentation page painting, and an optimized sidebar refresh.

● Interoperability with other file formats

● Improved support for chart rendering, numbering and bulleting with Microsoft® Office documents

● Support for opening and playing Microsoft PowerPoint .PPS file format


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Domino Web Access ... Updates● Full mode – new look, new features

e.g.: sidebar, open docs in new windows, loading status

● Lite modeMail quota information, accept/decline/create meeting invitations

● Ultralite mode Initially on the Apple iPhone or iTouch

● Policy driven feature enablement

● Safari browser support

● Quickr integration

● Overlaid calendars

● Extensions via Widgets


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ROADMAP


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Lotus Notes & Lotus Notes & Domino 8.0Domino 8.0

20082008

Lotus Notes & Lotus Notes & Domino 8.5Domino 8.5

Lotus Notes & Lotus Notes & Domino “Beyond”Domino “Beyond”

2010201020092009 2012201220112011

Lotus Notes & Lotus Notes & Domino “Beyond +1”Domino “Beyond +1”

8.0.18.0.1 8.0.28.0.2

• 18 month (+/-) feature release cycle • 5 year minimum support lifecycle• 3 years extended support option• Regular maintenance releases and fix packs• All included in software maintenance price

Maintenance releases and fix packsMaintenance releases and fix packs



5 Year Roadmap for Lotus Notes & DominoCurrently planned ongoing improvement cycle


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See the future: roadmap for Lotus Notes and Domino

Note:Information is subject to change without notice at IBM’s discretion2008

2010

Lotus Notes and Domino 8.0.2

• Fine tuning the Notes 8 client for customer deployments

• Apple iPhone support

Lotus Notes and Domino 9 and Beyond• Generating power (knowledge) from

information overflow• Continued investment in rapid

application development• Eclipse Admin Client• Broaden the reach of the Notes client• Green Innovations• Cost of Ownership Reduction• Integration of Adjacent Email

Capabilities

2009

Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 • Reduced Total Cost of Ownership• Enhanced Application Development• Paving the path to related information• Broaden the reach of the Notes client

Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1• Continued additions to App/Dev• Additional server disk savings• Additional user identity

management option• Improved usability

Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.2

• Directory independence*

* Part or all of initiative could be delivered earlier


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Reference materials● Lotus Notes and Domino family

http://www-306.ibm.com/software/lotus/notesanddomino/

● Lotus Noteshttp://www-142.ibm.com/software/sw-lotus/products/product4.nsf/wdocs/noteshomepage

● Lotus Dominohttp://www-142.ibm.com/software/sw-lotus/products/product4.nsf/wdocs/dominohomepage

● Online Lotus Notes and Domino 8 Libraryhttp://www-306.ibm.com/software/lotus/notesanddomino/library.html

● IBM Redbooks®http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/

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