Audience
This is a basic course for current network or mail system administrators who are new to the Lotus Domino 8.5 system administration, but have some experience using the Lotus Notes 8.5 client, and who need to acquire a foundational knowledge and working experience with the Lotus Domino 8.5 administration tools.
Prerequisites
You should have previous experience as a network administrator or mail system administrator, and experience using the
Lotus Notes 8.5 client.
Skills taught
Describe the structural components of the IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 Environment.
Perform basic IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 administration.
Manage IBM Lotus Notes and IBM Lotus Domino security.
Describe Domino mail routing and mail routing topologies.
Describe Lotus Domino replication and replication topologies.
Identify services and options that you can use to extend and enhance the functionality of the Lotus Domino environment
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Lesson 1: Introducing the IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 Environment
Topic 1A: Examining the IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 Architecture
IBM Lotus Domino Architecture
Client and Server Architectural Components
Server Documents
Lotus Domino Server Types
Default Location Documents
Client Types
Overview of Lotus Notes 8.5 Features
Topic 1B: Investigating IBM Lotus Domino Applications
The Object Store
Components of Lotus Domino Applications
Database Types and Applications
Composite Applications
Required Server Applications
The Lotus Domino Directory
Lotus Domino Domains
Single vs. Multiple Domains
Topic 1C: Exploring IBM Lotus Domino Server Functionality
Categories of Lotus Domino Services
Core Lotus Domino Services
Server Tasks
Lotus Domino Advanced Services
Lesson 2: Performing Basic Administration Tasks
Topic 2A: Starting IBM Lotus Domino Administrator
Lotus Domino Administration
Lotus Domino Administration Tools
The Lotus Domino Administrator Interface
Topic 2B: Using Online Help
Online Help Resources
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Topic 2C: Navigating in IBM Lotus Domino Administrator
Lotus Domino Administrator Tabs
The Person Document
Groups
Tasks on the People and Groups Tab
Tasks on the Files Tab
Tasks on the Server Tab
Tasks on the Messaging Tab
Lotus Domino Replication
Tasks on the Replication Tab
Tasks on the Configuration Tab
Topic 2D: Setting Administration Preferences
Administration Preferences
Topic 2E: Introduction to Policies
Policies
Policy Documents
Settings Documents
Lesson 3: Examining IBM Lotus Notes and IBM Lotus Domino Security
Topic 3A: Identifying IBM Lotus Domino Security Components
IBM Lotus Domino Terminology
Organizations
Organizational Units
Organization Certifiers
Topic 3B: Designing a Hierarchical Naming Scheme
Hierarchical Naming
Components of a Hierarchical Name
Hierarchical Naming Example
Organizational Unit Naming Recommendations
Separate Server OUs
Server Naming Recommendations
Server Host Names and Common Names
User Naming Recommendations
Planning a Hierarchical Naming Scheme
How to Design a Hierarchical Naming Scheme
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Topic 3C: Authenticating with IBM Lotus Domino Servers
Security Controls
Certificates and ID Files
Types of Certificates
ID Files
Components of an ID File
Common Certificates
How Certificates are used in Authentication
The ID Vault Feature
How to Create an ID Vault
Topic 3D: Controlling Access to Resources
Introduction to Lotus Domino Access Controls
Access Control Lists
Roles
How IBM Lotus Domino Controls Access
Stages of Access Control
Security Using Groups
Group Types
Best Practices for Creating Groups
Topic 3E: Determining Database Access Levels
Access Control List Levels
Topic 3F: Determining Workstation Security Levels
Execution Access
The Execution Control List
Lesson 4: Examining IBM Lotus Domino Mail Routing
Topic 4A: Introducing IBM Lotus Domino Messaging
Lotus Notes Named Networks
Mail Routing and Lotus Notes Named Networks
Mail Routing Protocols
Mail Routing Components
Mail Settings that Affect Routing
The Mail Routing Process
Router Optimizations in Lotus Domino 8.5
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Topic 4B: Designing a Mail Routing Topology
Mail Routing Topologies
Topology Types
Hub and Spoke Topology Considerations
How to Design a Mail Routing Topology
Lesson 5: Examining IBM Lotus Domino Replication
Topic 5A: Introducing IBM Lotus Domino Replication
What is Domino Replication?
Components of the Replication Process
The Server-to-Server Replication Process
Replication Tools
The Workstation to Server Replication Process
Database Replicas
The Database Replication Process
Streaming Replication
The Field Level Replication Process
Factors that Affect Replication
Topic 5B: Designing a Replication Strategy
Types of Replication Topologies
Server Replication Types
Replication vs. Routing Topologies
Considerations for Choosing a Replication Type
How to Design a Replication Strategy
Lesson 6: Extending the IBM Lotus Domino Environment
Topic 6A: Selecting Additional IBM Lotus Domino Services
Lotus Domino Standard Services
Lotus Domino Internet Security Mechanisms
Topic 6B: Implementing IBM Lotus Domino Scalability Features
Scalability Options
Lotus Domino Clusters
Benefits of Clustering
Lotus Domino Partitions
Benefits of Partitions
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Topic 6C: Integrating Other IBM Products
IBM Lotus Sametime
IBM Lotus Connections
IBM Lotus Quickr
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