Specifications

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Domino.Server=1
AdditionalServices=0
AdditionalServices.NetworkDial=0
Replication.Threshold=1
Replication.Schedule=1
Important Information for Roaming User Setup
The scriptable setup option uses a setting in the NOTES.INI file to provide information to the client setup
wizard. During installation, the wizard displays only the panels that users need to set up the Notes client.
However, there are some important items to be aware of when using this a Scriptable Client Setup for a
client that is intended for a Roaming User.
Important differences apply to the use/value of variables for roaming users. For details please read
• IBM Technote #1206817 - http://http://www-
01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=swg21206817| - Additional Considerations When
Using a Scriptable Client Setup for a Roaming Notes User"
• Notes Client Help Topic titled "Scriptable Client Setup for Roaming Users"
Smart Upgrade
The Smart Upgrade is a feature introduced in Release 6 that allows administrators to upgrade Lotus Notes
workstations without visiting every desktop. You can use it to upgrade clients from release 6.x or later to
release 8.5.
The IBM Redpaper “Understanding the Lotus Notes Smart Upgrade, REDP-4180“ explains this feature in
more details. http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redp4180.html
The benefits of using the Smart Upgrade are the following:
• The cost of the client upgrade phase is reduced and as a result.
• It makes a clients deployment phase much shorter, thus the mixed environment will be for shorter
time
• An administrator can monitor the process
• Starting from release 7.0.2 you can upgrade users who have only the User rights to Operating
system
• You can use this facility to deploy small patches and Fix Packs as well.
Requirements
To use Smart Upgrade successfully you need to meet the following requirements:
• Domino 6.5.x server or above
• Domino 6.5.x clients or above
• Domino Policies (Organizational or Explicit) deployed with Desktop Settings
• A Smart Upgrade Kit Database that is configured in the Server Configuration document
• Smart Kit Document that defines a path for installation
Tip: If You run a pre 6.x release you may still use the Run As utility to upgrade users who have limited
access to the OS, but you need to use the Upgrade by Mail function of Lotus Notes.