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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img alt="Image:My Initial Thoughts on IBM’s Acquisition of Red Hat: Open Source, ICS, and Culture" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm-redhat-acquisition.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> As you most likely heard, on Sunday, 28 October, IBM and Red Hat (RH) announced their longstanding collaboration efforts will become permanent: IBM is acquiring Red Hat. In watching the Twitter threads rooted on the announcements, many die-hard independent pro-Linux geeks became irate simply because they felt Red Hat was the firm to keep enterprise corporations in-check, not join them. In the words of Red Hat's <a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/authors/paul-cormier">Paul Cormier</a>, "Today is a banner day for open source."--See Red Hat Link 4 below. In speaking/chatting with several people in the IBM Community Sunday evening to learn their concerns and perspectives, along with Mr. Cormier, I too offer a more optimistic take. First, as presented in my initial <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/presentations.html>Lotus on Linux Report</a> in 2009, IBM was prior and remains today a stalwart proponent of open source work on many levels. Much of what they do behind-the-scenes to support developers is never known to the public, but it has a huge impact. Additionally, I will add that IBM is a massive supporter of FOSS--See IBM link 4 below for a great reveal. When I discuss these facets, almost everyone in the room has no idea how strongly IBM supports open source. Most know of one or two recent efforts. It is nice to surprise people, and even be alerted to something new. On Sunday, 10/28/2018, <a href=https://twitter.com/Inferno986retur/status/1056688926533042178>Hale Motlevski</a> alerted me via Twitter that <a href=https://www.ibm.com/plex/>IBM released their IBM Plex typeface under OFL</a>. Second, since I started following their activities in 1999, IBM and Red Hat typically make an announcement about every two years or so regarding another project where they collaborated. Thus, have they have a long time-line of successful ventures. This track record bodes well from my perspective. <img alt="Image:My Initial Thoughts on IBM’s Acquisition of Red Hat: Open Source, ICS, and Culture" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm-redhat-acquisition.htm/content/M3?OpenElement" /> What Does This Mean for the ICS Community? At less than a day old, the overall fallout remains fluid. From my years of blogging and presenting in the IBM Community, here is perspective in four quick points: 1. The initial announcement indicates that IBM wanted to increase their hybrid cloud market share and sought a trusted partner who is successful in this space. Beyond that, IBM gets an OS of which they made contributions for 20 years or so; 2. The recent announcement of supporting CentOS on IBM Domino V10 becomes a stronger story with the RH acquisition; 3. Continued support for Linux across all platforms would seem to remain unchanged; with perhaps an even stronger coupling in some cases; 4. While SLES is preferred for <a href="https://www.ibm.com/it-infrastructure/z/os/linux">Linux on IBM Z</a> by a few mainframe Linux techs I know, though RH supports IBM Z;    I will keep in-touch with my fellow Champions on the mainframe side to learn if there will be a shift in favorability or increased support for<a href="https://www.ibm.com/it-infrastructure/z"> IBM Z</a>. A Reason for Concern RH's culture is quite different than IBM's. In fact, corporate culture mismatch is a leading cause of failed M&A proceedings. For now, IBM indicated that RH will remain a separate business unit. Many will quickly refer to the Lotus acquisition and how IBM handled that. Initially they were their own entity, then they were brought into the fold and all the yellow icons were made blue with re-branding--for starters. What is different here is that IBM did not have a track record with Lotus like they do with RH. I think this is a significant distinction in that IBM sees the value and benefits of RH's success over an extended period of time. Additionally, through IBM & RH's near bi-annual announcements, IBM understands RH's value and what they bring to the table better than say other acquisitions. Nitix Foundations comes to mind here. But to IBM's credit, they came out early and indicated that they are committed to "...retaining Red Hat’s culture, leadership and practices." --IBM link 1. below. Summary What I like about this position are the benefits for the ICS products which I value. Hybrid cloud is huge for many companies, and most of my customers (past and present) have some sort of a cloud strategy. IBM strengthening is hybrid cloud position creates new revenue opportunities for both companies. Open Source stands to do well with an increased advocate in their corner. There will be plenty of people who can discuss the finer points on the cloud side of things better than I, but from the ICS on-premises perspective I like the prospects. If IBM can maintain its creed on culture retention and given their longstanding work with RH, I am optimistic with the success of the venture. Like all M&A ventures, time will speak volumes on the opportunity's wisdom. If you have a downside, please comment below. Press Releases and Related Articles IBM 1. <a href=http://ibm.co/2PqbT4c>Why IBM's acquisition of Red Hat is a game-changer for the cloud industry</a> 2. <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2018-10-28-IBM-To-Acquire-Red-Hat-Completely-Changing-The-Cloud-Landscape-And-Becoming-Worlds-1-Hybrid-Cloud-Provider">IBM To Acquire Red Hat, Completely Changing The Cloud Landscape And Becoming World's #1 Hybrid Cloud Provider</a>     This includes the IBM investor call details for Monday, 29 October, 8:30 AM EDT 3. <a href=https://www.ibm.com/cloud>IBM Cloud is the cloud for smarter business</a> 4. FOSS - <a href="https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/cloud/library/cl-open-architecture-update/index.html">IBM's approach to open technology</a> 5. 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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone - Quite a full schedule the past eight weeks and I am happy to sit down again and blog. My site has some size issues preventing new slide decks from appearing on the Presentations page. My developer is addressing the issues. As a work-around, the slides will appear here and I will move them when we launch in Q3 this year. Having stated that, I am thrilled to be back from both Engage and CollabSphere. Both Theo and Richard did an outstanding job with organizing and running each events. So happy for each of them as their hard work once again proved invaluable to the IBM Community. Each event adds significant value to all those involved (attendees, speakers, and sponsors) and I am pleased that once again I could present at these excellent events. Below are the slides and some session notes where appropriate. Session -- Earning the Respect of the Developers You Manage <a href="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/collabsphere.2018.earning.the.respect.pdf/$file/collabsphere.2018.earning.the.respect.pdf" title="collabsphere.2018.earning.the.respect.pdf"collabsphere.2018.earning.the.respect.pdf/>collabsphere.2018.earning.the.respect.pdf</a> Session -- Linuxfest MI <a href="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/collabsphere.2018.linuxfest.pdf/$file/collabsphere.2018.linuxfest.pdf" title="collabsphere.2018.linuxfest.pdf"collabsphere.2018.linuxfest.pdf/>collabsphere.2018.linuxfest.pdf</a> Official session announcement - IBM to support CentOS for Domino and for Domino on Docker <ul> <li>This allows for teams to deploy/expand/update an application test environment cost effectively, plus also do product evaluations easily and demos </li><li>Welcomed news by all in attendance </li><li>Pre-announcement blog post by <a href="http://blog.nashcom.de/nashcomblog.nsf/dx/domino10-planned-centos-7.4-support.htm">Daniel Nashed covering his thoughts on CentOS support</a></li></ul> Session -- The Domino 10 RHEL 7 Primer <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer"></a><a href="https://www.slideshare.net/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer"></a><a href="https://www.slideshare.net/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer">https://www.slideshare.net/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer/BillMal/the-domino-10-rhel-7-primer</a> <a href="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/collabsphere.2018.rhel7.primer.pdf/$file/collabsphere.2018.rhel7.primer.pdf" title="collabsphere.2018.rhel7.primer.pdf"collabsphere.2018.rhel7.primer.pdf/>collabsphere.2018.rhel7.primer.pdf</a> Session Notes -- The ICS on Linux RoundTable Co-speakers: Drew Birnbaum, IBM Notes, Domino, and Messaging Offering Manager; Barry Rosen, Director of Product Management at HCL; Daniel Nashed, fellow IBM Champion and author of the Linux Start-Stop script; Martin Leyer, IBM IT Specialist Below are some notes from the excellent we enjoyed with the attendees--in random order <ul> <li>Support for CentOS is best effort </li><li>Docker release offerings beyond Linux are based upon demand; currently, Linux is the best way to deploy </li><li>Domino V10 will keep SLES 11 </li><li>ILMT for Docker exists </li><li>HCL has ten deals for products from IBM; Domino is not the first </li><li>Branded products will be per user/month; true-up monthly (instead of yearly as previously with many offerings) </li><li>Prices already discounted </li><li>Domino V11 planning is underway </li><li>DAOS to allow storage in the cloud with an on-premises Domino box (V11) </li><li>Domino doesn't care about the file system </li><li>Daniel discussed his support find in FP10 -- a regression bug and is addressed in IF2 </li><li>** <a href="http://blog.nashcom.de/nashcomblog.nsf/dx/domino-9.0.1-fp10-if2-one-important-fix-is-missing.htm">http://blog.nashcom.de/nashcomblog.nsf/dx/domino-9.0.1-fp10-if2-one-important-fix-is-missing.htm</a> </li><li>** "SWAS96ZP5B: Server hang due to semaphore deadlock between a doc update & nsf search (cc# 323200)" </li><li>No i386 support on any ICS server product -- should not be a surprise to most of you, but IBM/HCL are explicitly stating this now </li><li>Adding AIX to Verse on Premises </li><li>Sametime 10 Community Server ported to Domino x64 </li><li>** In 2018: new client, new community server, plus Gateway and Proxy </li><li>** In 2019: new Meetings server </li><li>Domino 10 Minimum OS Requirements </li><li>** RHEL 7.4+ </li><li>** SLES 11 & 12 </li><li>** AIX 7.2 </li><li>** IBM i 7.2</li></ul> Bonus reference material of interest on Domino and Docker <ul> <li>Matteo also has a good <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/mbisi/docker-how-to-deploy-digital-experience-in-a-container-drinking-a-cup-of-coffee">Docker deployment deck</a> on slideshare </li><li>Tim Clark blogged about <a href="https://tc-soft.com/blog/docker-pt1">Domino on Docker</a> in five parts</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone! Today is the official kick-off for <a href=http://collabsphere.org/>Collabsphere</a> and I wanted to take a minute to alert the community to my three sessions at this most excellent user group event. Here is the<a href=http://collabsphere.org/ug/collabsphere2018.nsf/calendar.html> full agenda</a>. See you in Ann Arbor. Looking forward to meeting many of you during the event. Monday Earning the Respect of the Developers You Manage Join IBM Champion Bill Malchisky's premier DevOps chat at CollabSphere, focusing on improving intra-team coherence. When responsible for development resources, extending further one's management skills helps earn their respect while leading the team together in a positive direction. We will review some proven techniques to better work with your team, with use cases, and address your respective management challenges. Let us learn from each other in Ann Arbor. Room: Petit I Time: 05:00 PM - 05:20 PM Tuesday Linuxfest MI With Barry Rosen -- Director of Product Management, HCL Luis Guirigay -- WW IT Executive, IBM Linuxfest comes to Michigan! Join Bill Malchisky and HCL's Barry Rosen as they discuss the current strategy and technical insights regarding Linux on ICS products--including Notes and Domino. If you are new to Linux, a pro, or just curious, bring your questions while hearing the latest information from within the IBM Community. We welcome you to provide feedback to IBM about their current direction including SLES and AIX, too. Join us! Date: Tuesday, 07/24/2018 Room: Grande III Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Wednesday The Domino 10 RHEL 7 Primer Domino 10 is due in October and if you want to take advantage of all the new feature goodness, you will need to know RHEL 7. Domino for Docker is on Linux and future major product releases support RHEL7. It is important to stay current on your Linux knowledge as this is not the usual Linux upgrade. Join Bill to cover as much Linux info as he can: containers, systemd, security, administration, and upgrade tips--all very technical. Get ready for October! Date: Wednesday, 07/25/2018 Room: Petit I Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ]]></content:encoded>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img alt="Image:Destination Domino is Live!" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/destination-domino.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> At <a href=https://www.ibm.com/events/think/>IBM Think</a> in March, there was quite a buzz in the ICS sessions created by significant zeal for Domino V10. So many people commented on the full sessions, quality content, and IBM's commitment to the brand that the IBM Community enjoys so much. Andrew Manby – IBM, Director Product Management, indicated that a new initiative, "Ask Us Anything" would be live soon and that well, we could do just that. Additionally, there was talk of a new initiative to create confidence in both IBM and HCL's vision with the products entitled Destination Domino. This would be a one-stop site to get all of the latest updates and offerings around the new V10 product launch. The site is nicely done and in our favorite design motif: yellow and black. I really like the site and applaud IBM and HCL for getting behind it in a major way. <a href="https://www.ibm.com/blogs/collaboration-solutions/2018/04/30/you-ask-we-answer/">The Domino "Ask Us Anything" team</a> is staffed with some big names from both IBM Collaboration Solutions and HCL. It is significant to see such management backing for the release and its marketing efforts. So, if you are excited about Domino V10, or want know more, visit the <a href="https://www.ibm.com/collaboration/ibm-domino">Destination Domino site</a>! Additional Links of Interest * <a href="https://www.ibm.com/blogs/collaboration-solutions/2018/04/30/letter-bob-schultz-destination-domino/">Letter from Bob Schultz</a>, General Manager, IBM Watson Talent and Collaboration Solutions on the Destination Domino initiative (30 Apr 2018) * Sign up to be on the distribution list for the new <a href="http://ibm.biz/domino-newsletter">Domino Community Newsletter</a> * Sign up for the <a href=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q7BSCPD>Domino Apps on iPad</a> Design Partner program * Sign up for the <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1663105/2ACF24A6CA7BEDD11BBC2AD2F9C55575?partnerref=web">24 May webcast</a> on the V10 Roadmap: What's New in Mail, Chat, and VOP? * Information on the new <a href="https://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?htmlfid=LOD14161USEN">teamWorkr development solution</a> * <a href=https://twitter.com/IBMSocialBiz>IBM Social Business</a> Twitter account, which will have updates from the Ask Us Anything team * <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/domino2025>#Domino2025</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Excited to Present Two Sessions at Engage 2018</title>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img alt="Image:Excited to Present Two Sessions at Engage 2018" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/engage-2018.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> Last year at Engage 2017, I had such a great time in Antwerp, I absolutely wanted to submit for <a href=https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/eventreg?Openform>Engage 2018</a> in Rotterdam. Very pleased to be speaking again. First, a brief look at a couple of awesome enhancements to the conference web application. New Ways to Locate Sessions Theo created two new views as a way to find information quickly. If you navigate to the Home page, then <a href=https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions1>Session Details</a>, you will see at the top two new views: <a href=https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers>Search by Speaker</a> and <a href=https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Timeslot>Search by Timeslot</a>. The first makes it really easy to locate what a particular speaker is offering this year. Here's an example listing the session for my friend: <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Serdar%20Basegmez%20%28Developi%20Information%20Systems%29">Serdar</a>. Want to view quickly all of the sessions and abstracts across a particular day and time combination? The second one is perfect. My Sessions First session - <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Bill%20Malchisky%20%28Effective%20Software%20Solutions%29">Adm21 - ICS on Linux Roundtable</a> I am pleased to be speaking with such talented individuals as <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Daniel%20Nashed%20%28Nash%21Com%29">Daniel Nashed</a> and <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Barry%20Rosen%20%28HCL%29">Barry Rosen</a> once again. New this year are the excellent additions of <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Drew%20Birnbaum%20%28IBM%29">Drew Birnbaum</a>  and <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Martin%20Leyrer%20%28IBM%29">Martin Leyrer</a> from IBM! In our one-hour session all five of us will be offering insight into what IBM is doing with their Linux server and client vision for ICS software. We have all the bases covered from technical, strategy, and management. Bring your questions so that we have an informative and lively discussion. Definitely provide your input to both IBM and HCL. They are receptive and listening. Looking forward to you joining us! Second session - <a href="https://engage.ug/engage.nsf/pages/Event2018_Sessions_Speakers?Open&Sp=Bill%20Malchisky%20%28Effective%20Software%20Solutions%29">Str21. Earning the Respect of the Developers You Manage</a> (Click and scroll) Next, I will offering insight and positive outcomes from managing both small and large teams for critical client projects. This is my foray into the Business & Strategy track and I am very excited. This session focuses on improving intra-team coherence. When responsible for development resources, extending further one's management skills helps earn their respect and while leading the team together in a positive direction. We will review some proven techniques to work better with your team, provide use cases, all while addressing your respective management challenges. Let us learn from each other in Rotterdam. See you in Rotterdam. Please stop by and say, "Hi!" ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Short and sweet... On Friday, 9 March 2018, IBM released the new Notes 9.0.1 Mac x64 installer. IBM updated the<a href="http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008873"> macOS High Sierra Technote</a> to include current part numbers, build information, download mediums, and related links. It took a while, but it's all set. The code is available in three places: <a href=http://www.ibm.com/software/howtobuy/passportadvantage/pao_customers.htm>IBM Passport Advantage Online</a>, Partner downloads, and in IBM Connections Cloud for SmartCloud Notes customers. Here is a <a href="http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21674504">FAQ for downloading via SmartCloud Notes</a>. Enjoy! ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2018 23:39:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After another month of weekly updates from IBM on the status of their Notes on High Sierra release, plus calls with our AVL, I can honestly state I have no idea when it will be released. Here is what I do know and can offer--with permission from IBM. Update Currently, we hit five months from the last Technote update and several people contacted me privately asking for updates or any advice I could provide as they need the code. I also conveyed this situation to IBM. The reason for the continued testing and extended release timeline is one I am not authorized to post, so please understand I am quite empathetic as I know your end users, or you personally really need the installer. Work-around (Some Good News) Until IBM releases the updated software officially and updates the Technote, my suggestion would be to contact tech support, open a PMR, and request the updated installer. This is unofficial of course, but enough IBMers told me this is what they are telling their customers, so I asked if I could offer it publicly. From my experience, the updated program appeared in Fix Central through my linked IBM ID account, making for an easy download process. In Closing I wish I had better news on the official release, but I think this work-around should provide some much needed relief for many of you. IBM Development is working hard on the official release, especially with the new internal acquisition proceedings being completed: certainly causing a few short-term disruptions. My next update will be on the official release announcement with the updated Technote. Until my next update... ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update Four: IBM Notes on MacOS High Sierra Support</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:40:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just a quick update today. We completed all of our testing on the new Notes on Mac64 for High Sierra installer last week and it went quite well. We gave IBM our favorable review. IBM internal is finishing things and then the code will be released through the usual channels. My IBM SWE will update the High Sierra Technote in concert with the code release. We are also testing Notes 9.0.1 IF12 against High Sierra from a clean installation perspective. When my AVL informs me of the time and IBM approves my announcing the release, I will do so here. ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Heading to IBM Think 2018? Here is an Exciting Invitation</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:02:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href=http://thinkto.ski/>Think To Ski is Here!</a> This is the scenic way home from Vegas. Join us on the beer bus from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, through the mountains and enjoy a beautiful drive with friends. We have a great evening arranged for Friday night in SLC, then skiing on Saturday and Sunday (if you wish). Great business networking in a relaxed and intimate environment. See some of America outside of the big city and unwind before you make the trip home. The hotel gave us a great rate to help your budget after a week in Vegas. Anyone in the IBM community is welcomed. We talked about it with many attendees at Engage 2017 in Antwerp, Belgium, and again at MWLUG 2017 in Washington, DC. We are very excited to offer the trip and invite you. Any questions, please comment below or send an e-mail via the link below. Trip Details Dates: Friday, 23 March - 24/25 March 2018 (flexible return) Location: Salt Lake City, UT Return Airport code: SLC Web site: <a href=http://thinkto.ski/>ThinkTo.Ski</a> Questions: <a href="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/mailto:bill@thinkto.ski?Subject=ThinkToSki">Contact me here</a> <img alt="Image:Heading to IBM Think 2018? Here is an Exciting Invitation" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/think-to-ski-2018.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update Three: IBM Notes on MacOS High Sierra Support</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Jan 2018 07:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Note: This update is provided with approval from IBM <hr noshade> Below is my third installment on IBM's official support for macOS High Sierra (OS X 10.13). Exciting progress! Issue Update * IBM contacted me on Thursday, 4 Jan 18 with an update on the build process * IBM provided the first-cut of the build outside of IBM on Friday, 5 Jan 18 * IBM tested it for a multitude of installation scenarios, some of which our AVL reviewed with me Resolution Request * In confirming what the release includes, it is a base installer only * As per my L2 contact, the following three points were also discussed:       1. ND 9.0.1 Interim Fixes are available as a separate download, to be installed after installation       2. IBM tested against targeted High Sierra fixes       3. Any IBM updates necessary for Meltdown or Spectre would be included separately Testing Results * We started testing the build on Friday, 5 Jan 18 * Although preliminary in nature, we were able to install Notes on High Sierra, which we could not do previously * We have more machines and testing to complete, but the initial results are encouraging * Only a very small group of entities have the code currently, and I am happy to be involved with the testing process, as well as receive permission to blog my work with IBM on this PMR * Although conjecture, I believe IBM is being very careful with this release, due to the scope and complexity of the OS level changes High Sierra introduces Historical Links <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/notes_on_mac_osx_high_sierra.htm>Initial Update</a> (With Technote Link) <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/notes_on_mac_osx_high_sierra._update2.htm>Update Two</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 3 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy New Year, Everyone. Just a quick update on the work with IBM for Notes on MacOS High Sierra. My original post is <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/notes_on_mac_osx_high_sierra.htm>here</a>. Issue Update * IBM promised me an update on 1 Dec, which they kept * IBM thought they could provide a beta cut to us around mid-December * IBM identified an issue in the installer, requiring additional adjustments and testing * They are currently testing the changes after the year-end holiday break * Glad they want to get it correct the first time * My next meeting on this matter is Tuesday, 9 January 2018 Resolution Request * As per the ask, I have no updates yet as to the extent of the additional patches in the to be offered fix * I will ask during my next call as to whether IF12 is included or not Disclaimer: I did receive permission from IBM to post this update ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update: IBM Notes on MacOS High Sierra Support</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ever since Apple released High Sierra (macOS 10.13) on 25 September 2017, there have been some interesting hiccups with certain network reliant products. I’ve worked with people on resetting encryption key rings for VPN tools and IPSEC connections, as one example. On the IBM side and as many of you know, Notes on Mac x64 has been a challenge (Including <a href="https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009431">other IBM products</a>). In working very closely with IBM on this issue, I wanted you to know the latest status.   Issue Summary 1. If you install Notes fresh on High Sierra, Notes will crash during the installation. If you keep at it, you will be successful, but the number of installation attempts varied a bit in our testing; the Technote (see below) states a second time shall succeed; in some cases we had to go more than that, but in the end, it would install. Thus, the installer instability is a problem; 2. If Notes is installed before upgrading to High Sierra, then Notes will keep working fine upon upgrading the macOS. In testing on my own iMac, installing Notes before upgrading to High Sierra worked well, though, I did notice that occasionally, the background on some icons changed colors until Notes is restarted. Example, the image icon inside an Action Button; 3. Additionally, we observed the installation issue both on the iMac and MBP platforms, so the installer issue does not appear to be hardware related. <a href="http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008873">Technote on IBM Support for Notes on High Sierra</a>   Issue Update * IBM reported that the fix would be released on 25 October 2017 * As of 30 November, IBM is still working on a quality, stable, reliable update * IBM promised me an ETA by Friday, 1 December with when the fix will be available for my team to test * Although conjecture, I suspect the broad reaching changes High Sierra introduced are delaying IBM's release * With my client, we opened a PMR on 2 October and immediately worked closely with IBM on a fix * We held (and continue) weekly meetings which include this PMR * My direct communications with our assigned IBM L2 Support Technician are frequent and on-going * It is import to note that IBM is also experiencing this issue and escalated internally through their own PMR * I am not authorized to indicate how high or by whom, but know this matter is getting the correct attention inside IBM Resolution Request * My ask of IBM is to provide a stable reliable Notes 9.0.1 installer containing the latest IF12 patch * That way we can do things in one shot, after waiting so long * Honestly, we have not received a confirmation on whether they will provide just the installer or combine the patch, but that is our request   Let me know if you have any additional questions.   ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Last Chance for Nominating IBM Champions</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just a quick reminder that today, 30 November 2017 is the last day to nominate someone (or re-nominate yourself) for the status of IBM Champion. <a href=https://developer.ibm.com/champions/nominate/>IBM Champions Nomination Form</a> Additional Links Of Interest <a href=https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/champion/>Information on the IBM Champion Program</a> <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/dwblog/2017/ibm-champion-program-nominations/">Seven Ways To Know An IBM Champion</a> <img alt="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxAsJImW8AAeadR.jpg style=" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm_champion_2018_nominations.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>IBM Domino and Docker Support Announced</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ During Barry Rosen's Future directions on Notes/Domino session and again during our <a href="http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/linuxfest-dc-speaker.htm">Linuxfest DC</a> session last week at <a href=http://mwlug.com/>MWLUG</a>, IBM announced that they will support Domino on Docker with Domino 9.0.1 FP10. Originally, this support would be announced in 2018, but due to the success of the <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm_domino_application_survey.htm>IBM Application Insights Survey announced at Engage</a>, IBM changed their task priorities and accelerated Docker support based upon your input. FP10 is scheduled to be released by EOY 2017. The next question is, "What does support imply?" Currently, if you call IBM and ask them for support and tell them you are running Domino in a Docker container on Linux, you will be told, "That configuration is not supported." Once FP10 is released, you can use Domino on Docker as a valid platform. Next, I asked Barry about supporting as a deliverable a Docker image file. Thus, "Will be be able to type, '<tt>docker pull domino</tt>' and get an image?" He replied that is not part of the original plan, but under consideration. Finally, as I discussed with a few MWLUG attendees after Linuxfest DC and also during my last session, I want to provide a few points on deploying Domino intelligently inside a docker container 1. Feel free to create your own docker image files locally so you can deploy internally Domino in a Docker container 2. Be certain that you only include the installation files for Domino in the image 3. Avoid installing or completing server setup within your image file or you'll have multiple servers deployed and running with the same server ID and server name 4. Ensure that you also keep confidential or otherwise sensitive information out of your image files -- especially if any Docker image you create should be published to the <a href=https://hub.docker.com/>Docker container catalog</a> Nice to see that IBM is making great strides to improve what they offer and listen once again to the great IBM Community. Any questions, please feel free to ask. <img alt="Image:IBM Domino and Docker Support Announced" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm-domino-docker-support.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> <img alt="Image:IBM Domino and Docker Support Announced" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm-domino-docker-support.htm/content/M3?OpenElement" /> ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After the success of the first IBM survey announced at our IBM Engage session in May (see <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm_domino_application_survey.htm>link to post</a>)---which helped to re-prioritize new capabilities like Docker---Barry Rosen announced a new survey at MWLUG. I completed it and am pleased with this survey's focus on APIs, app modernization, along with creating a new feeling that IBM is serious about Domino as an application development platform. The first survey results really had an impact and moved up significantly Docker support (more shortly here); kudos to you if you took the time to be heard. Please take a few minutes to let the thoughts of yourself, your company, and perhaps your colleagues be sent to the minds at IBM. They are reading and acting upon your input. This will be covered in more detail during our Linuxfest DC session on Thursday, 10 Aug too. <a href="https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3639668/Notes-Domino-Application-Insights-Survey-2">Survey Link</a> <img alt="Image:Attention IBM Customers and BPs, Be Heard! New IBM Notes/Domino Application Survey " border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm-dev-survey-2.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>IBM Think 2018 Session Abstract Submission Date Announced</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ IBM announced that commencing on 21 Aug 2017, you can submit abstracts for IBM Think 2018. As of this writing, there does not appear to be information on session tracks, other than a pop-up informing prospective presenters to be creative. As I've watched the conference site frequently over the past few weeks, no additional information being available on tracks, implies to me we will learn this on Monday, 21 Aug. Thus, if you are considering submitting a session, you can start thinking about what you might like to offer the community--if you haven't already done so. If you do submit a session, I wish you the best of luck in getting selected. Useful Links Simplified conference URL: <a href=http://ibm.com/think2018>ibm.com/think2018</a> For conference updates - follow <a href=https://twitter.com/ibmlive>@ibmlive</a> and <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/ibmthink>#ibmthink</a> Event location - <a href=https://www.mandalaybay.com/>Mandalay Bay Resort</a>, Las Vegas, NV Sponsors & Exhibitors - Send <a href=mailto:bks@us.ibm.com>e-mail here</a> <img alt="Image:IBM Think 2018 Session Abstract Submission Date Announced" border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm_think_2018_abstracts.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>MWLUG - Linuxfest DC Guest Speaker Announced</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Aug 2017 04:31:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Thursday, 10 Aug 2017, I will be <a href=http://mwlug.com/mwlug/mwlug2017.nsf/linuxfest.xsp>presenting Linuxfest DC</a> at this year's <a href=http://mwlug.com/mwlug/mwlug2017.nsf/home.xsp>MWLUG located in DC</a>. In order to provide an informative experience for attendees, I sought a special guest speaker to join me. Today, I am pleased to announce <a href=https://twitter.com/B_ROSEN>Barry Rosen</a> will be co-presenting with me for an extended special breakfast session. We will be covering IBM's current Linux strategy, plus provide technical information to ensure that all session attendees gain knowledge they can use immediately upon returning from the event. Breakfast will be served. Both Barry and myself look forward to seeing you at our session. If you haven't registered for MWLUG, there are still a few spaces left. <a href=http://mwlug.com/mwlug/mwlug2017.nsf/register.xsp>Please register here.</a> See you in DC! <hr noshade> Session Abstract SA105 - Linuxfest DC - Technical Brief and Discourse for ICS on Linux Thursday, August 10, 2017 | 07:45 AM - 09:00 AM | Beech Room The Linuxfest international tour continues! A lot is changing in the world of IBM and Linux. For example, with the emergence of Docker and Pink, Linux is now a critical component within any organization building and managing dynamic and scalable solutions. Join Bill Mal and Barry Rosen to get the latest on the current strategy regarding Notes, Domino, and Docker, on Linux. Whether you are a Linux newbie, a pro, or just curious, bring your questions to receive honest answers that always foster great dialogue from the IBM Community. IBM has a longstanding commitment to Linux, let us hear if their strategy still aligns with your business. After eight years at Lotusphere and Connect, we are happy to be making our debut at MWLUG. Join us! ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>"As We Age, Don’t Give Up. Keep Doing." And More Wisdom from George Jedenoff’s "The Powder Philosophy"</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Bill Malchisky</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I inadvertently held this post, so let's publish it now. In early 2016---in his then 56th consecutive year of skiing at Alta and Snowbird in Utah---Mr. George Jedenoff at the age of 98 took a few minutes to discuss his <a href="https://www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/yeti/98-year-old-skier-george-the-powder">Powder Philosophy.</a> A positive uplifting message that will leave you with a smile. Worth a few minutes to view and learn a bit from his years of wisdom. He still rips groomers and fresh powder, while also enjoying tree skiing--again at 98 years old. Stay healthy, believe in moderation, remain physically fit, and you just may be as mentally aware and capable as this guy at his age. Let's end the first half of 2017 with a great message going into the holiday weekend (US). <a href="https://www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/yeti/98-year-old-skier-george-the-powder">Watch the four minute video here</a>. "Don't worry about the fact that you could do something better than you can now. The fact that you can do it now is important. Too many people give up, they get discouraged because they are not as good as they were. Well, that is a part of life. Just make the most of it." --George Jedenoff ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Do You Have An Opinion on the Domino Application Platform Direction? Read This.</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 02:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Bill Malchisky</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As Barry Rosen mentioned during our Engage session last week, ICS Offering Management is seeking feedback around the Domino application platform. This opportunity is significant enough that I felt it appropriate to author a separate post. Currently, IBM is looking for feedback in the areas of APIs, XPages, Domino on Bluemix, Docker, and well, anything else you want to add in the development space. I took the survey and found it to be straight forward with plenty of opportunity to provide your input. IBM Management is reviewing these survey results with great interest. So, take a few minutes and let them know how you are using IBM Domino applications and where you want the future direction to venture. Here is the <a href=https://ibm.biz/BdimZq>link</a> to the <a href=https://ibm.biz/BdimZq>IBM Application Insights Survey</a>. <img alt="Image:Do You Have An Opinion on the Domino Application Platform Direction? Read This." border="0" src="http://www.BillMal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/ibm_domino_application_survey.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" /> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>The ICS on Linux Round Table Session Notes</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 02:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Great session last Monday. We filled the table with overflow and discussed many good topics raised by the attendees. Below are the notes and some of the URLs cited during the event. Please feel free to comment and keep the discussion going. IBM Notes FP7 is the last update for the Linux client;, no further feature packs will be offered for the Linux client Support will be best effort from here and will continued to be support up to 9.0.1 FP7 on thee then current set of operating systems. If you upgrade your Linux OS to a newer release and Notes is malfunctioning, IBM Support will request that you try the client on the FP7 set of supported operating systems before you continue the support conversation Mac client was discussed at length ** IBM is looking at the correct time to drop-in a FP parity with the Windows client ** This is a high priority item *** They suspect FP 10 will be the earliest time-frame for consideration, as FP9 is locked-down already, but this is not a commitment, for clarity ** Until then, Mac users can enjoy the x64 client, but use as is until a FP is offered We also discussed an auto-updater for Notes ** A high priority item within the set of features to provide ** Availability Q1 '18, possible, but not definite yet ** Touch client once and that is it ** Controlled in Policy settings document FP9 will mostly contain Java, Eclipse, and compile time updates Domino IBM will support existing Linux flavors on Domino 9.0.1 with all succeeding feature packs Going forward, a theoretical (in naming not release probability) Domino 9.5 and Domino 10 would be only RHEL FP8 dropped i386 flavors Sametime was an issue as the STCS needs an i386 build with an older Domino version for now, which should not be an issue if STCS is the only server application on that box New offerings ---  e.g. Verse on Premises and INSMO --- are RHEL and Windows only **Know this OS platform policy is not an ICS decision, but a software group directive; every brand is impacted Cloud based offering under consideration with Domino playing the PaaS role through Bluemix ** Buy time to use and test as needed, billed at an hourly rate Support A question around offering D9.0.1 with the latest FP pre-installed offered a brief discussion ** Silent installers and scripts are available to assist ** Smart upgrade needs help ** Decision - "No," on joint installer as there are too many assumptions that would need to be made and applying a fix pack with a script takes a small amount of time when scripted We received a request for working with (supporting) unsupported Linux ** To assist, the group mostly agreed on CentOS support would be appreciated ** And we requested that IBM provide support for CentOS in production with a "Best effort support" option if full support proved too expensive for IBM ** Barry offered that a Domino on Docker offering may resolve some of the support issues... Speaking of Docker Connections Pink Looking at the IBM applications insights survey (link below) to provide input on their application strategy ** If you do have questions on docker, then please take the survey Also, looking at Domino for PaaS on Bluemix through Docker ** Benefits aren't as great due to the ease of install, but it would allow for keeping things current and consistent Miscellaneous Questions Issues or concerns when moving from Windows to Linux on Domino ** Filename spaces and case ** ExtMgr add-in converts all requests to lower case ** Try <a href=http://domino4wine.com/>Domino4Wine</a> for your admin and DDE needs on a Linux or Mac client ** You can also run a simple script to case convert all files to lower case ** Hardcoded fully explicit paths (c:\...) rather than Data directory relative paths and filenames can be an issue ** Direct reference of OS specific files (e.g. DLLs) can also be an issue <hr noshade> Presenter Links for Additional Information Daniel's Links <a href=http://tinyurl.com/dominostartstop>Start Stop Script</a> Ask for his installation scripts, case convert ExtMgr add-in, or Domino Consolidation session deck   Barry's Links <a href="https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/lotus/library/domino85-performance/">IBM performance data - Windows v Linux</a> <a href=https://ibm.biz/BdimZq>IBM application insights survey</a> Bill's Links <a href="http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/linux-chat.htm">Linux Skype Chat</a> <a href=http://domino4wine.com/>Domino4Wine</a> <a href=http://www.billmal.com/billmal/billmal.nsf/dx/presentations.html>Domino Admin on Linux tips</a>, then select these two decks 1. BLUG 2013: The Ultimate IBM and Lotus on Linux Workshop for Windows Admins 2. Linux School: Advanced Administration for IBM Software ]]></content:encoded>
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