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How to enable chat logging on a Sametime server (#1086729) Describes how to enable chat logging on the Sametime server, including sample code provided as a proof of concept. How to secure a Sametime server to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the server (#1087174) Your company is concerned with the security of Sametime and would like to secure as much of the Sametime server as possible from unauthorized use. Configuring HTTP-tunneling settings on a server that uses a single IP address This section discusses the settings in the IBM Lotus Sametime Administration Tool that control the HTTP-tunneling functionality and how these settings are used when a Sametime server uses a single IP address. How to enable or disable HTTP tunneling on a Sametime server over port 80 (#1090222) Your Sametime server uses a single IP address and you would like to enable or disable HTTP tunneling over Port 80 on your server. Explanation of error codes associated with Sametime Community Services (#1098479) The Sametime.log contains ambiguous error codes, or "reasons." What do these error codes mean? About Sametime Advanced plug-ins for Notes 8.5 Standard (#1383923) This document describes how to install the Lotus Sametime Advanced 8.0.1 CF1 plug-ins to the Lotus Notes 8.5 client (standard configuration). Sametime server fails to load properly (#1392397) The Sametime.log shows the error "E Server 29/JUN/09, 08:24:24 Internal error 80000202" Sametime Gateway 8.0.2 Hot-Fix Three (HF3) is now available (#1393043) The Sametime Gateway 8.0.2 HF3 contains important fixes and is highly recommended for all Sametime 8.0.2 Gateway installations. Sametime 8.0.2.1 for Linux only is available for download (#1396511) Lotus Sametime 8.0.2.1 is a Linux-only release that is focused on Sametime server stability. Open Mic recording: Install and configuration of Lotus Sametime - 16 September 2009 (#1396561) A recording of the Open Mic conference call on the topic of install and configuration of the Lotus Sametime server and Lotus Sametime Connect client, held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, is available for download. 32-bit or 64-bit support for Lotus Sametime 8.0.x products (#1397031) Summary of the 32-bit or 64-bit information from the system requirements for the Lotus Sametime 8.0.x products. Setting the default size and/or location of the Sametime 8 chat window (#1402668) Describes how to set the default size or location of the chat window for the Sametime 8 Connect client. Detailed system requirements - Sametime 8.0.2 (#7013765) This document contains the detailed system requirements for IBM® Lotus® Sametime® 8.0.2. The Sametime Blog An inside scoop on Lotus Sametime from the product management team.

Recent wiki and developerWorks articles Troubleshooting issues with IBM Lotus Sametime Servers The intent of this white paper is to give you a better understanding of the different components of IBM Lotus® Sametime® 7.5.1 and 8.x servers and their environments, so you can better troubleshoot problems that may occur. We address both the stand-alone Sametime (chat or meeting) server as well as the Sametime Enterprise Meeting Server (EMS), which provides clustering, load balancing, and central administration for Sametime meeting servers. Business Card Basics This document is intended to be a concise summary of Business Cards in the Sametime Application. Most of the information provided here was compiled from the IBM Lotus Sametime 8.0.2 information center. Business Cards are enabled in the Sametime Application by default. Business Card Example - Dual repository: Domino Directory and Custom Notes Database with Photo attachments The most common purpose for using a Dual Repository is to apply Photographs to the Business Card. The most common configuration for this is to use the Domino Directory and a Custom Notes Database. Once you've reviewed the above article and have confirmed you can retrieve business card information in the default single repository configuration you are ready to implement the dual repository.

Electronic Support resources Here are links to other ways that you can access IBM Lotus Sametime electronic support information on the Web: Sametime Resources Key Content Resources includes links to documentation, communities, support and education Sametime Support Page Discussion forum Information Centers Wiki Fix List Collecting Troubleshooting data Sametime Gateway Outage Notifications The Sametime Blog General Resources Upgrade Central Fix Central IBM Software Support Toolbar IBM Support Portal My Notifications IBM Support Assistant developerWorks IBM Redbooks

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1. How to secure a Sametime server to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the server (1087174)
   Your company is concerned with the security of Sametime and would like to secure as much of the Sametime server as possible from unauthorized use.
   
   Tip: Read this technote if you want to affect how Anonymous users are handled.
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5, 7.0
   
   
2. Directory searching and browsing options - Browse function is disabled by default with LDAP (1244112)
   In Community Services, under the Anonymous Access tab, Directory searching and browsing options, the browse function is disabled by default.
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5
   
   
3. How to disable Sametime meetings and only use Sametime for chat (1107137)
   You would like your organization to use Sametime's chat functionality, but do not wish to use the meeting functionality. Can the meeting functionality be disabled?
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5, 7.0
   
   
4. How to determine the Client Type that is connecting to a Sametime server (1114318)
   IBM Lotus software supports a variety of ways to connect to a Sametime server. Is there a way to see which users are connecting using a custom built client, a Sametime client, or a Notes client?
   
   Tip: Read this technote if setting up Lotus Sametime Limited Use in order to control access by client type.
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5.1, 7.5, 7.0
   
   
5. Migrating contact lists to a new Sametime server (1091030)
   How do you migrate buddy lists when moving your Sametime server to another machine?
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5
   
   
6. Ports used by the Sametime server (1097949)
   What ports need to be open on a Sametime server?
   
   For release 7.5 1 and 8.0, this port information is documented in the Information Center:
   Sametime 8.0: Ports used by the Sametime server
   Sametime 7.5.1: Ports used by the Sametime server
   
   Software version: 7.0
   
   
7. Opening ports in the firewalls
   Open specific ports in the internal and external firewalls to allow messages to flow to and from the Sametime Gateway server in the DMZ to the local Sametime community
   
   Software version: 8.0
   
   
8. How a Sametime server establishes a community connection with other Sametime servers (1206752)
   This document describes how an IBM Lotus Sametime server establishes community connections with other Sametime servers
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5, 7.0
   
   
9. What is required for Sametime community awareness and chat to work on multiple servers? (1099910)
   What is required for Lotus Sametime community awareness and chat to work on multiple servers?
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5, 7.0
   
   

1. Setting the Sametime Connect client's preferences (1264766)
   There are several ways to set preferences within the Sametime 7.5.x Connect clients. This document discusses these methods in the order in which they take precedence.
   
   Software version: 7.5.1
   
   
2. Methods to configure Sametime Connect Client 8 user preferences (1306943)
   Understand how to configure user preferences for Lotus Sametime Connect clients using Sametime Policies, Manual UI controls (and local XML file), and by way of the plugin_customization.ini configuration file.
   
   Software version: 8.0
   
   
3. Provisioning Sametime Connect's plug-in preferences (1261055)
   This technote explains how a Sametime server administrator can set the defaults for a Sametime Connect client 7.5.x automatically.
   
   Software version: 7.5.1
   
   
4. How to turn on additional debugging for the Sametime Meeting Room Client and Broadcast Client (1086819)
   How can a customer turn on additional debugging information for the Sametime Meeting Room Client or the Sametime Broadcast Client?
   
   Software version: 7.5, 7.0
   

1. Are there any considerations for Notes Instant Messaging or DWA Instant Messaging when using an LDAP directory? (1138689)
   For the administrator, are there any considerations for Notes instant messaging when an IBM Lotus instant messaging (Sametime) server is configured to use an LDAP directory rather than a native Domino directory?
   
   Software version: 7.0, 6.5
   
   
2. Differences between the Notes 8.0 embedded instant messaging client and the Sametime Connect client (1294174)
   There are some differences between the features available in the Lotus Notes instant messaging client and the Sametime Connect stand-alone client.
   
   Software version: 8.0
   
   
3. Installing and using Notes Domino to schedule a Sametime meeting (1154380)
   This document contains the necessary information to help a customer install Notes Domino 6 to enable Notes users to successfully schedule Online Meetings via a Notes 6 client
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5, 7.0
   
   
4. Knowledge Collection: Scheduling Online Meetings with a Notes calendar (1233233)
   The purpose of this collection of document references is to educate readers about using the Notes Calendaring & Scheduling feature to schedule meetings in Online Meeting Rooms (Sametime web conferences).
   
   Software version: 7.0
   
   

1. After upgrading Sametime to 7.5.1 or 7.5.1 CF1, users are unable to attend meetings using Internet Explorer (1259860)
   Using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 6 or 7, users are unable to attend meetings on a Lotus Sametime 7.5.x or 8.0.x server. The browser shows "STMeetingRoomApplet notinited."
   
   Software version: 8.0, 7.5.1, 7.5
   
   
2. Sametime 8.0.1 Connect Client fixes for Microsoft Office integration (1307606)
   There are various problems with the Sametime 8.0.1 client's Microsoft Office integration functionality. The SPRs listed here have been fixed in the latest cumulative hotfix.
   
   Software version: 8.0.1
   
   
3. Repeatedly prompted to log into Sametime web administration (1086545)
   When you click on the "Administer the Server" link located on the Sametime home page (stcenter.nsf) and enter in the proper credentials, you are repeatedly prompted to authenticate and are not able to access the Administration pages.
   
   Software version: 7.5, 7.0