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IBM Lotus Domino Designer 8: Developing Intermediate Skills

Course Code: D8530GB (Also known as: D8530GBGB)      Days: 3
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Course Overview

This course has been classified as IT Technical Training. You will use IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino Designer(R) 8 to develop multi-database applications.

Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Audience

The target audience for this course is application developers who have experience creating or modifying single database applications with Lotus Domino Designer 6, 7, or 8.

Skills Gained

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Use formula language to inspect and manipulate text values and lists, and use iterative statement functions.
  • Implement functions that interact with users through different types of dialog boxes using the @Prompt and @DialogBox functions.
  • Implement advanced view design features to enhance how Lotus Notes displays documents.
  • Examine and use several IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) design elements as navigation structures, including links and imagemaps.
  • Create and embed an outline.
  • Work with framesets and frames.
  • Access data in Lotus(R) Domino(R) databases by using formula language and profile documents.
  • Use the formula language to access data sources using the Microsoft(R) Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface.
  • Examine Domino Enterprise Connection Services (DECS) and implement real-time data mapping between a Domino(R) application and a relational database.
  • Implement workflow in Lotus Domino applications.
  • Secure Lotus Domino application data by controlling access and encrypting data.

Prerequisites

Students taking this course should have experience using the IBM(R) Lotus Notes(R) client to access applications and possess the equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience developing Lotus Domino 6, 7, or 8 applications. Students should have completed the Fundamentals of Lotus Domino 8 Application Development or Developing Lotus Domino 6/6.5 Applications: Foundation Skills course.

Hardware Requirements

Server Requirements

  • At least 1GB of RAM per CPU. However, for optimal performance, you might need to use 2 GB or more.
  • A Pentium class (or higher) processor and compatibles. A Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz, processor is recommended.
  • An SVGA (or better) video card and monitor. Support for 256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution.
  • At least 2 GB (per partition) of free hard disk space. 40 GB of free disk space is recommended.
  • For disk swap space, at least twice the amount of installed RAM.
  • A mouse or other pointing device.
  • A CD-ROM drive or access to a network file server for installation.

Client Requirements

  • At least 1 GB of RAM, 1.5 GB is recommended.
  • A Pentium class processor.
  • An SVGA (or better) video card and monitor. Support for 256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution.
  • At least 1.5 GB of free hard disk space, 3 GB is recommended.
  • A mouse or other pointing device.
  • A CD-ROM drive or access to a network file server for installation.
  • Synchronize system time with all classroom machines.

Software Requirements

Server Requirements

  • Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server 2003 (Standard or Enterprise Edition) (the latest Service Pack is recommended, but not required) or Microsoft(R) Windows 2000 Server (or Advanced Server) with Service Pack 4.
  • IBM Lotus Domino 8.
  • DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Server Edition 8.2 with FixPak 12.

Client Requirements

  • Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional, with all applicable Service Packs.
  • IBM Lotus Notes 8.
  • IBM Lotus Domino Administrator (for instructor) and IBM Lotus Domino Designer 8 for all clients.
  • Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer(R) 6.0 or above, with all applicable Service Packs.
  • Sun(R) Java Runtime Environment(R) (JRE), Java 2 v1.4.2 or higher.
  • TCP/IP using either Hosts file or DNS with server and domain names defined in the TCP/IP protocol configuration.
  • All machines must be connected with Internet access.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Working with Strings, Lists, and Loops

  • Topic 1A: Writing Formulas to Manipulate Text Values
  • Topic 1B: Working with Lists
  • Topic 1C: Creating Iterative Formulas

Lesson 2: Writing Formulas to Interact with the User

  • Topic 2A: Using the @Prompt Function
  • Topic 2B: Working with the @DialogBox Function
  • Topic 2C: Using Layout Regions

Lesson 3: Advanced View Design

  • Topic 3A: Using a Background Image in a View
  • Topic 3B: Hiding a View Column
  • Topic 3C: Modifying View Elements
  • Topic 3D: Working with Embedded Elements

Lesson 4: Adding Navigational Elements Using Links and Imagemaps

  • Topic 4A: Linking to Other Documents and Pages
  • Topic 4B: Creating Imagemaps

Lesson 5: Working with Outlines

  • Topic 5A: Creating an Outline
  • Topic 5B: Adding Outline Entries
  • Topic 5C: Modifying Outline Entries
  • Topic 5D: Embedding an Outline

Lesson 6: Creating a Frameset

  • Topic 6A: Adding a Frameset to an Application
  • Topic 6B: Adding Content to a Frame
  • Topic 6C: Launching an Application Frameset
  • Topic 6D: Adjusting Framesets

Lesson 7: Accessing Data in IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) Databases

  • Topic 7A: Accessing Data from a View
  • Topic 7B: Using @PickList
  • Topic 7C: Working with Profile Documents

Lesson 8: Accessing Non-Domino Data

  • Topic 8A: Introducing Microsoft Open Database Connectivity
  • Topic 8B: Using @Db Functions to Access an ODBC Data Source

Lesson 9: Mapping Data Between IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) and Relational Databases

  • Topic 9A: Introducing IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) Enterprise Connection Services
  • Topic 9B: Working with DECS
  • Topic 9C: Using Data Connection Resources

Lesson 10: Adding Workflow to IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) Applications

  • Topic 10A: Defining Workflow
  • Topic 10B: Routing Workflow Objects in IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R)
  • Topic 10C: Designing Workflow
  • Topic 10D: Notifying Users
  • Topic 10E: Routing Entire Documents
  • Topic 10F: Sending the Current Document
  • Topic 10G: Tracking Documents

Lesson 11: Securing IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) Application Data

  • Topic 11A: Limiting Who Can Read and Edit Sections
  • Topic 11B: Signing Documents and Mail
  • Topic 11C: Encrypting Domino Data
  • Topic 11D: Creating and Distributing Secret Keys
  • Topic 11E: Encrypting Fields

Appendix A: Activity Solutions

  • Supplemental Topic About This Appendix

Appendix B: Create an ODBC Data Source Resource

Appendix C: The Worldwide Corporation Infrastructure Plan

Appendix D: Certification and Exam Competencies

Appendix E: Instructor Preparation


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