Sametime by Ales Lichtenberg 

HCL Sametime 12.0.1 - How to upgrade  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 11/21/22 4:09 PM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

A few days ago, HCL Sametime and HCL Sametime Premium 12.0.1 were released. The installation is basically the same as for version 12.0, but I modified my guide. The upgrade is also very simple, so you can check out the guide I prepared. So you can get started.

How to migrate older Sametime to HCL Sametime 12 Guide - Ales Lichtenberg  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/27/22 10:04 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

If you are running Sametime V11 or earlier and want to upgrade to Sametime 12, you have two options. They start from scratch with a clean install (sometimes it’s worth it) or migrate existing Sametime to the new Sametime 12. I have prepared a short guide on how to migrate the contact list (vpuserinfo.nsf) of your users and I have also added the option to convert from native Domino Directory to LDAP, which is a condition for migration to Sametime 12.

How to start Sametime automatically when the OS starts   

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/19/22 3:23 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

In the HCL Knowledge Base, there is an article, https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0099516, on how to configure Sametime 12 to start automatically after the operating system starts. And what is the procedure?

HCL Sametime Premium and HCL Sametime 12.0 FP1 is out  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/15/22 5:51 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Matteo Bisi

the first FP for Sametime V12.0 is now available and includes the following list of fixes: Source: https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0099322

HCL Sametime Connect client 11.6 IF3 and Sametime 12.0 Standard Client Updated  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 6/3/22 1:55 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

When installing HCL Sametime Connect 12.0 client on Windows and Mac platforms, the install does not complete and the following error is reported: Unexpected results have occurred during the provisioning operation For additional information, please refer to the logs: C:\user\username\AppData\Roaming\HCL\Sametime\logs

My install guide “HCL Sametime 12.0 – Step by Step” is out  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 5/20/22 3:15 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

According to previous announcements, I createted first version a step by step installation guide for HCL Sametime 12.0. It is a guide for basic installation and configuration so that Sametime and Sametime Meetings can be tested easily and quickly.

HCL Sametime Premium and HCL Sametime 12.0 released   

By Ales Lichtenberg | 4/28/22 4:56 PM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

Sametime V12 Premium has just been released. Here is an overview with links to the necessary documents.

How I solved the problem Sametime integration with iNotes / Verse  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/27/21 3:42 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

I recently worked on one integration of Sametime V 11.6 with iNotes and Verse (2.2.0). I configured everything as usual, but I still couldn’t get Sametime up and running with iNotes and Verse. Although this has been described in the documentation, discussion forums or on various blogs, I would like to remind you once again that certain parameters need to be used.

Some interesting video sources of HCL Digital Solutions for Summer  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/22/21 8:34 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

HCL publishes short video tutorials on its YouTube channel, so I chose a few for the holiday time. Here are a few links.

Updated Table of Client types that are connecting to a Sametime server (include Notes 12)  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 6/16/21 1:04 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

The new Notes 12.0 client type (using the embedded Sametime 11.5 product) that uses a connection to the Sametime server has ID 0x12A4

How to upgrade HCL Sametime Community and Proxy server 11.5 to 11.6  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 6/1/21 3:01 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

HCL Sametime server 11.6 was released. Official announcements will come soon. Register for this official launch event on June 7 Although the upgrade from version 11.5 is the same as previous release, I created a simple Step by Step tutorial.

Sametime Meetings Live Stream on YouTube  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 5/4/21 1:14 PM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

Have you had the opportunity to try Live Stream from your Sametime Meeting meetings? Setup is not complicated. I have prepared a short step by step manual.

How to install HCL Sametime Meetings 11.5 Premium  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 11/12/20 5:37 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Matteo Bisi

After the release of HCL Meetings 11.5, I updated my manual for installing the Pre-Release version. The update also includes an upgrade to Release 11.5 and I added how to updating the Sametime Meeting Server TLS Certificates.

How to upgrade HCL Sametime server 11.0 to 11.5  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 11/11/20 3:29 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

HCL Sametime server 11.5 was released yesterday after previous announcements. Although the upgrade from version 11.0 is the same as in the case of FP1 or FP2, I created a simple Step by Step tutorial.

End of APNS (Apple Push notifications) support in Sametime V9 or V10 environments (Nov 2020)  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/16/20 4:38 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

After November 2020, APNS (Apple Push notifications) will no longer work in Sametime V9 or V10 environments. Apple will drop support for the legacy APNS protocol that is used in Sametime V9 and V10. If you require mobile APNS (Apple Push Notification), Sametime will need to be upgraded to HCL Sametime v11.

Installation manual „HCL Sametime Meetings V11.5 Pre-Release (almost) Step by step"  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 9/9/20 1:34 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

I had the opportunity to try the implementation of HCL Sametime Meetings 11.5. Pre-Release. I tried to build on the previous step by step manual to implement HCL Sametime V11. I created a similar tutorial, which was created during my test deployment. Maybe it will help some again.

HCL Sametime 11 Install on Windows 2016 - video series by HCL Software Support  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 7/8/20 4:24 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

HCL has published on its Youtube five videos to help you implement a Sametime 11 FP1 Community Server in Windows 2016. So you can use it together with my “step by step” manual

Table of Client types for to a HCL Sametime server (including V11)  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 4/16/20 1:24 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

If you need an up-to-date list of Sametime client types, here is an updated table that also includes versions 11.0 and 11.0.FP1

Engage 2020 – Day 2 – Summary  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 3/5/20 1:29 PM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

Although Day 1 was long, the start of Day 2, which was already at 8 am, did not allow much rest. The composition of the program did not allow a thorough tour of the zoo, but Burgers’ Ocean really surprised me.

HCL Sametime V11 Proxy Server - exchange self certificate for qualified SSL certificate  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 1/8/20 11:39 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Roberto Boccadoro

To use Sametime V11 access from mobile devices or chat using a web browser, you need to install and configure the Sametime Proxy Server. Sametime since version 11 uses a proxy server based on Apache Tomcat. This reduced hardware requirements and simplified installation.

The SUTOL Conference 2019 is over. Yes, it makes sense  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 11/22/19 4:51 PM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

Every autumn we organize a technical conference with the Czech user group SUTOL. The same was true this year, when we met at a traditional place in Prague. We have carefully selected topics so that both administrators and developers will find their way. And I think the program was successful because 124 participants were registered and it really arrived.

World Premiere of Domino, Notes, and Sametime v11, December 4  

By Ales Lichtenberg | 10/24/19 4:31 AM | Infrastructure - Sametime | Added by Oliver Busse

Get ready for the World Premiere of Domino, Notes, and Sametime v11, and Connections v6.5. This will be a historic day, marking the first major product releases for these iconic products under HCL Digital Solutions. Tune in live to hear the latest product features, hear from thought leaders, and find out how you can upgrade to the latest versions.