Lotus Notes 8.0.2 upgrades
The staff Lotus Notes service is undergoing a major upgrade to both the client and server environments.
These upgrades will align the desktop and server versions of Lotus Notes to version 8.0.2.
Upgrading the server infrastructure and the Lotus Notes desktop client will enable Monash staff to make better use of their Lotus Notes experience and:
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improve server and client stability
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enhance exisiting functionality
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introduce new features that can help increase effectiveness and improve efficiency
Business case
| Lotus Notes issue |
Upgrade outcome |
| “Unfriendly” user interface |
Improved and more consistent user interface |
| Desktop client speed |
Desktop client loads more than twice as quickly |
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Web interface speed
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Greatly improved web interface and more seamless
integration to improve usability - plus "Lite" option delivers
an even faster experience
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| Service availability |
Aligned software of the client (including latest hotfixes) with server
will deliver greater server stability
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New functionality tips!
Tip #1. See meeting invitations you have not yet accepted as “tentative” entries in your calendar.
In Preferences > Calendar & To Do > Views > tick the box “Display new (unprocessed) notices”. This will display the meetings that you have not yet accepted, identified by their grey colour, and marks your time as unavailable. You will still receive an email invitation of you select this option.
For more information about Calendar preferences, please refer to the learning card Calendar Preferences (CA11) (pdf, 133kb).
Tip #2. View cancelled meetings in your calendar and keep track of your changing schedule.
In Preferences > Calendar & To Do > Views > tick the box “Process cancelled meetings automatically” and then “Show as cancelled in calendar”. This option displays meetings cancelled by owners, identified by their red colour.
For more information about Calendar preferences, please refer to the learning card Calendar Preferences (CA11) (pdf, 133kb).
Tip #3. Enable mail threads for easier tracking and sorting of email.
A mail thread groups together all emails related to a conversation. The latest email is displayed at the top of the thread, with all related emails shown below. To enable this option, click Actions > select “Conversations”.
For more information, please refer to the learning card Working with the Mail Window (MA02) (pdf, 274kb).
Tip #4. Use Lite web client from home if your internet connection is slow.
If you are accessing the web client from a computer with a slow internet connection, you can select the “Lite” tab located within the top right-hand corner of the screen. Selecting this option will make working within your Lotus Notes web client considerably faster.
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