Roaming and ID Vault problems
I have been working on a project for the last 5 months to upgrade users to Notes 8.5.2 FP2 from v7. In addition to this, we are moving people to the ID Vault and applying a Roaming policy.Since I have...
View ArticlePastures New
It is now time to pack up my desk for the second time in the same year. This is quite strange for me, even through I am a contractor. Usually I will stay with a company for a year or more, meaning...
View ArticleProject Management newsfeed
I have used a site called Planet Lotus for many years, keeping up with all of the blog articles relating to Lotus Notes. This site is a valuable tool in today's busy world as it provides a collection,...
View ArticleVisio Mind Map
Today I have been investigating how to communicate a mind full of notes to my project team. Previous companies have allowed the use of mind mapping software, either in house or on-line. My current...
View ArticleExcel: Date to DOTW
Here is a quick tip / reference to how to calculate the day of the week from a date.=CHOOSE(WEEKDAY(A1),"Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday")A handy tip !
View ArticleDo you backup?
I provide a solution to backup up to 5 computers automatically in the background. You can access these files from anywhere - via the web, or even on your smart phone. All your music, photos and files...
View ArticleIs Android too risky for business?
I have both an Android phone and tablet. I actually have the new ASUS Transformer Prime, which is incredible. I like widget and the freedom to place anything on my phone. There are thousands of Apps...
View ArticleWhy Contracting?
I wrote on a forum some advice to a permanent member of staff considering the option of contracting. The question was "How much experience do you need before you go contracting?".My answer was fairly...
View ArticleHow many blogs should one have?
I am writing an open question to you all. How many blogs should one have?I am in the mind that one person should have a single blog. I write articles on several topics at the moment, one being Lotus...
View ArticleSelf Development
As a mentor, I have often discussed with my team the fact that self development is important. I believe that every individual should take 30 minutes out of their working day to self learn. This would...
View ArticleWhy online backup?
Many people backup in one way or another. Some people on a regular basis create a CD or DVD of their important files, some people have a NAS drive stored away in a cupboard or in the garage and others...
View ArticleDomino Hosting?
I am looking for a quick solution to find some cheap lotus domino hosting. I have 3 databases which I share with three people. The total size of the databases are under 100mb.It does not have to be...
View ArticleMindmaps for web and Android
I am looking for a service to be able to create mindmaps on my Android tablet, as well as enable me to view and edit these on the web.The maps should sync with the tablet when I load it, or allow me to...
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Migration of BES from LN to Exchange
I am currently running a project to migrate users from Lotus Domino to MS Exchange. One of the many migrations is to move our Blackberry users from Lotus Domino BES to the Exchange BES environment.We...
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iGoogle replacement?
I have been using iGoogle for many years and like the home page it have. I have, and use, only seven widgets on the home page, which I find very useful.The main use is the excellent bookmarks widget,...
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January 2013 - Project Update
As you may know, I am working for a Japanese Corporation as a Project Manager to migrate all of our users from Lotus Domino email to Exchange. This sounds quite a simple project, and it would be, if...
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Wow - it is already the middle of February. 2013 seems to be going as fast as 2012 flew by. Before we know it, it will be Easter holiday time.This month has been a short month for me. I worked...
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Can two Project Managers work on the same project?
I think they can, as long as the relationship is clear and the roles and responsibilities are defined from day one. Management above the project must buy-in to the concept of having two project...
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Excel - Add a Month
I use MS Excel extensively in my day to day role. Sometimes the simplest formula can stump me, but when I find a solution, I try to capture it and add it to this blog.This formula will take a date...
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Introduction to Change
Part of the overall project governance is the Change Control. This can refer to changes in the scope of the project, the budget, the Schedule, the services provided or the products the project...
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Agile Methodology
As I mentioned in a post last week, I have consulting at a client site that uses an Agile Project Management Methodology. As a Project Manager, I had thought that I have not used Agile before,...
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Project Time
Time is part of the Project Management Golden Triangle. I have blogged about the Golden Triangle before, but the concept is that you have Time, Scope and Quality, as three sides to a triangle and they...
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Why Education is Important
As a consultant, I do not have an official career path, nor an HR department to provide a yearly development plan. I have to make my own development plan and think about where my career will take me...
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My PDU Plan
To maintain my PMP qualifications, I need to ensure that I continue to maintain consistent learning with regard to Project Management. I like the idea that people cannot pass the PMI exams and then...
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What is cloud storage?
If you have read technology blogs, worked for a large company, or looked for a backup solution in the past 5 years, you will be familiar with the concept of cloud storage. It is a simple way to...
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