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Introduction.
Self-Assessment.
1. Typical Notes/Domino 6 Certification Exams.
Assess Exam Readiness. The Exam Situation. Exam Layout and Design. Testing
Formats. Exam Taking Basics. Question Handling Strategies. Master the Inner
Game. Need to Know More?
1. NOTES DOMINO 6 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION SKILLS: EXAM
610.
2. Database Management.
What Is a Notes Database? Controlling What Gets Replicated. Creating a Blank
Database. Creating a Design Template. Creating Database Help Documents.
Creating a Database Icon. Monitor/Maintain Replication. Preventing Design
Inheritance. Printing from the Designer. Setting Database Properties. Setting
Up Design Inheritance. Setting Up Document Locking. Troubleshooting Database
Access. Using Design Synopsis to Analyze Application Elements. Using Design
Templates to Refresh an Application Design. Summary. Exam Prep Questions.
Need to Know More?
3. Application Architecture.
Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting for Notes Clients. Understanding Domino
Application Architecture. Executing Requests from the Notes Client. Using
Images in Applications. Using Tables to Manage Page Layout. Using the
Designer Bookmarks to Organize Projects. Working with Local Applications.
Summary. Exam Prep Practice Questions. Need to Know More?
4. Design Elements.
The Domino Designer Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Domino 6 Design
Elements. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Actions. Creating,
Modifying, and Troubleshooting Agents. Creating, Modifying, and
Troubleshooting Views. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Folders.
Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Columns. Creating, Modifying, and
Troubleshooting Fields. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Forms.
Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Pages. Creating, Modifying, and
Troubleshooting Hotspots. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Links.
Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Layers. Creating, Modifying, and
Troubleshooting Navigators. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting
Sections. Working with Shared Resources. Summary. Exam Prep Questions. Need
to Know More?
5. Security.
Adding Security to an Application. Setting and Reading ACLs. Document Access.
Summary. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More?
6. Coding Formulas.
Domino Programming. The Domino Designer Application and Design Environment.
Working with Basic Formula Language. Programming Window Titles. Setting
Default Field Values. Create Translation Formulas. Create Field Validation
Formulas. Using Hide-When Options to Hide Information on Forms. Summary. Exam
Prep Practice Questions. Need to Know More?
2. NOTES DOMINO 6 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT INTERMEDIATE SKILLS: EXAM
611.
7. Database Management.
Agent Server Document Settings. Creating a Mail-In Database. Creating Context
Sensitive Database Help. Using Design to Design an Update Distribution
Mechanism. Using Replication to Design an Update Distribution Mechanism.
Hiding Database Designs. Managing Multiple Design Elements. Set Database
Properties to Improve Database Performance. Setting Database Launch
Properties. Setting Up Design Locking. Setting Up Document Locking. Setting
Up View Logging. Sign a Database. Troubleshooting Design Locking. Use Design
Synopsis to Evaluate and Document the Application. Summary. Exam Prep
Questions. Need to Know More?
8. Application Architecture.
Access Data in an External Domino Database. Allowing View Customization.
Build a Navigation Structure. Connecting to External Applications. Using Form
Formulas to Control Form Display in Views. Design Applications Based on Data
Integrity Issues. Design Applications Based on Design Element IDs: UNID and
NOTEID. Design Applications Based on Graphics Elements. Design Applications
Based on OLE on a Form. Design Applications Based on Summary/Non-Summary Data
Storage. Design Applications to Optimize View Performance. Domino Application
Architecture. Set Up Full-Text Indexing. Summary. Exam Prep Questions. Need
to Know More?
9. Design Elements.
Working with Domino Design Elements. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting
Shared Actions. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Shared Fields.
Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Framesets. Creating, Modifying, and
Troubleshooting Outlines. Creating, Modifying and Troubleshooting In-View
Editing. Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting Subforms. Creating,
Modifying, and Troubleshooting Layers. Column Colors. Hiding Columns.
Embedded Elements. Customizing Twisties. Using Images in Applications. Using
External Files in Applications. Using Calendar Views in Applications. Signing
Database Design Elements. Creating Shared Applet Resources. Creating Shared
Data Connection Resources (DCRs). Creating, Modifying, and Troubleshooting
Profile Documents. Agents. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More?
10. Security.
Password Security. Administration Server. Consistent ACL. Effective Access.
Directory Access. Extended ACL (xACL). Database Encryption. Database Roles.
Design Element Access. View Access. Document Encryption. Signing Fields.
Workstations (ECL). Summary. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More?
11. Workflow.
Create Workflow-Related Fields. Create Workflow-Related Forms. Create
Workflow-Related Sections. Create/Distribute Workflow Tracking Databases.
Create/Set Up Workflow Roles. Creating Mail-in Databases. Creating Workflow
Applications. Determine Workflow Control. Route Documents and Send Links to
Documents. Set Field Access. Set Form Access: Groups. Set Section Access:
Groups. Troubleshoot Mail-Enabled Field Problems: Field Attributes.
Troubleshoot Mail-Enabled Form Problems: Workflow-Related. Troubleshoot
Workflow Distribution Problems. Summary. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know
More?
12. Programming.
Domino Programming. The Domino Designer Application and Design Environment.
Designing Applications and Choosing Appropriate Coding Options. Section
Security. Use Applets to Enhance Applications. Using In-View Editors.
Designing Applications Based on Conflict Integrity Issues. Exam Prep
Questions. Need to Know More?
3. NOTES DOMINO 6 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WEB APPLICATIONS: EXAM
612.
13. Application Architecture.
Designing Applications That Work on Web Clients. Designing Web Applications
That Read Non-Domino Data. Planning Applications That Work in Both Notes and
Web Clients. Exploring Page Layout and Navigation. Summary. Exam Prep
Questions. Need to Know More?
14. Design Elements.
Creating Public Access Agents, Views, and Forms. Shared Resources. Creating,
Modifying, Troubleshooting Fields for Web Clients. Creating, Modifying,
Troubleshooting Forms for Web Clients. Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting
Layers. Creating Links for Web Clients. Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting
Outlines for Web Clients. Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting Pages for Web
Clients. Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting Libraries: Java, JavaScript,
and LotusScript. Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting Views for Web Clients.
Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting JavaScript for Notes and Web Clients.
Creating, Modifying, Troubleshooting Web Agents. Creating, Modifying,
Troubleshooting Framesets. Embedded Elements: Using Embedded Views. Embedded
Elements: Using File Upload Controls. Understanding File Protection
Documents. Using Forms to Inherit Document Contents on Both Notes and Web
Clients. Using Native Domino Java Applets. Using Tables to Manage Page
Layouts. Creating View Templates. Hiding Design Elements from Different
Clients. Using HTML Events on Forms and Pages. Using HTML Properties on
Views. Personalizing Web Site Experience Using Profile Documents.
Implementing Java Servlets. Deploying and Utilizing LotusScript for Web
Clients. Summary. Exam Prep Practice Questions. Need to Know More?
15. Manage and Maintain.
Understanding Server Tasks for Web Browsing. Using Server Documents to Manage
Internet Access to the Server. Understanding the Types of Global Web Site
Settings You Can Define on the Server. Defining Global Web Site Settings
Using the Administration Client. Setting Up Web Site Rules. Web Site Rule
Documents. Setting Database Properties for Web Access. Summary. Exam Prep
Questions. Need to Know More?
16. Programming.
Making Preferred Tools Readily Available to the IDE. Adding Horizontal Rules
to Forms and Pages. JavaScript. Deploying a Simple Java Applet on a Web Page.
HTML. Rendering DHTML in Applications. Using Domino URL Syntax. Passing Data
from a Web Form to a Web Agent. Using XML in Applications. Working with DXL
Tools. Writing Formulas to Support Different Clients. Using @Commands in Web
Applications. Using @Functions in Web Applications. Using Weekday to Create
Design Elements. Working with $$Return Fields. Deploying and Utilizing
LotusScript Agents. Using CGI Variables. Working with Cookies in Your
Applications. Summary. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More?
17. Security.
Understanding Security Differences Between Web and Notes Client Access.
Planning Application Security Based on Web Authentication. Determining Secure
Sockets Layer Security. Setting Database Access. Setting Field Access: Using
Encryption. Controlling CGI Directory Access. Summary. Exam Prep Questions.
Need to Know More?
4. PRACTICE EXAMS.
18. Practice Exam
610.
19. Practice Exam Answer Key for Exam
610.
20. Practice Exam
611.
21. Practice Exam Answer Key for Exam
611.
22. Practice Exam
612.
Test-Taking Strategies. Begin the Exam.
23. Practice Exam Answer Key for Exam
612.
5. APPENDIXES.
Appendix A. Resources.
Appendix B. What's on the CD-ROM.
PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition, Software.
Appendix C. Using the PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition Software.
Exam Simulation. Question Quality. Interface Design. Effective Learning
Environment. Software Requirements. Installing PrepLogic Practice Tests,
Preview Edition. Using PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition. Get More
Exams. Customer Service.
Glossary.
Index.
Tim Bankes is CEO of Libertas Technologies, LLC, a technology solutions provider focused on Web-based software development and consulting. Tim assists companies in integrating Internet technologies into their core business by implementing real business strategies for Internet, intranet, and extranet e-business and e-commerce solutions. Tim has nearly 10 years of programming and management experience with various technologies, including Lotus Notes/Domino, IBM Websphere, Microsoft IIS/ASP, and others. Tim has been working with Lotus Notes/Domino for nearly nine years and is a Principal Certified Lotus Professional: Application Developer (R4, R5) and System Administrator (R4).
Tim has authored books for the Pearson (formerly Macmillan Computer Publishing) imprints QUE and New Riders, including Lotus Notes/Domino R5 Essential Reference (New Riders Publishing), CLP Fast Track: Lotus Notes/Domino 5 Application Development (New Riders Publishing) and has contributed as a co-author to Domino R5 System Administration (New Riders Publishing) and Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 4.6 (Que Publishing). Tim is currently completing another new title with Dave Hatter, namely Domino R6 Programmer's Reference. In addition, Tim has been a featured speaker for searchDomino.com, covering topics such as Lotus Notes/Domino application development and Lotus Notes/Domino application development certifications. Tim was also a featured speaker at The View Admin2003 conference held in Las Vegas, April 30-May 2, 2003.
Prior to joining Libertas, Tim was an independent consultant. Using extensive, real-world experience, Tim assisted organizations in building "best-of-breed" Internet, intranet, and extranet solutions. Remaining technically agnostic, Tim worked with companies to make them more efficient, effective, and accountable to deliver a high return-on-investment by focusing on business solutions using the most appropriate and cost-effective technologies.
Prior to working independently, Tim was the Director of Application Development for Eviciti Corp., a professional services partner that worked with companies to integrate the Internet into their core business. Within one year, Tim grew the Application Development team from 12 people to approximately 25 people. His responsibilities included managing practice leaders, application developers, the IT technology team, and coordinating resources among various offices. In this role, Tim was responsible for building quality custom applications, providing direction, as well as establishing policies and processes to ensure the successful planning, development, execution, and deployment of solutions. Prior to Eviciti, Tim was a partner and Principal Information Systems Consultant with Definiti, Inc., where he specialized in the design, development, and deployment of comprehensive, enterprise groupware/workflow solutions.
He holds a B.B.A. in Information Systems, a B.B.A. in Management, as well as a certificate in International Business from the University of Cincinnati.
Dave Hatter is president of Libertas Technologies, LLC, a technology solutions provider focused on Web-based software development and consulting. Dave has nearly 11 years of programming experience with a number of tools and environments including IBM Websphere and Microsoft IIS/ASP, and has been working with Lotus Notes/Domino for nearly 9 years. He has the following industry certifications: Principal Certified Lotus Professional: Application Developer (R4, R5, 6) and System Administrator (R4), Microsoft Certified Professional (Windows NT), CompTIA i-Net+, Network+, e-Biz+ and Master CIW Designer. Additionally, Dave has a B.S in Information Systems from Northern Kentucky University.
Dave is a graduate of Leadership Kentucky (2000) and Leadership Northern Kentucky (2000). He was named the NKU Young Alumnus in 1997 and U.S. senator Jim Bunning's Republican Man of the Year in 1998. His former company, Definiti, was named a Beacon Award Finalist, 2000, for "Best e-Business Solution-Supplier Relationship Management" for the KAM application that he designed, developed, and managed for the Cognis Corporation (formerly Henkel).
Dave has authored/co-authored 11 books for the Pearson (formerly Macmillan Computer Publishing) imprints Que, Sams, and New Riders, including Lotus Notes and Domino R6 Application Development Training Guide (forthcoming), Lotus Notes and Domino R6 Development Unleashed, Fast Track: CLP Application Development, Domino System Administration, Lotus Notes and Domino Essential Reference, Windows NT Server Security Server Handbook, Lotus Notes and Domino Server 4.6 Unleashed, Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 4.6, Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 4.5, Using Lotus Notes 4.5, and Special Edition Using Lotus Notes 4.0. Additionally, he has served as the technical editor for five Pearson titles: Domino System Administration, Teach Yourself Lotus Notes in 14 Days, Lotus Notes and Domino 4.5 Developer's Guide, Lotus Notes and Domino Server 4.6 Unleashed, and Teach Yourself Lotus Notes 4.6 in 24 Hours.
Dave feels strongly about community service and stays active in the local community in a number of ways. He serves as councilmember and Webmaster for the City of Fort Wright, Kentucky; KY Geographic Information Advisory Council (state board), Water Cooler Talk Chair (2001-2002 and 2002-2003), and New Economy Transition Team (N.E.T.T): e-Government Chair (2001-2002 and 2002-2003) for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; member of the NKU Alumni Council, Technology Instructor in the NKU Community Education program; Webmaster and member of the Kenton County Republican Party Executive Committee; Cub Scout Den Leader, Pack 831, Fort Wright, Kentucky; and Lector at Saint Agnes Church.
Dave writes a technology column for Better Living Magazine and can be seen as a regular monthly guest on WXIX's (Channel 19, serving the Greater Cincinnati area) 19 in the Morning and on Insight Communication's (Channel 6, serving Northern Kentucky) Northern Kentucky Magazine. For scheduling information, visit http://www.libertastechnologies.com. Dave can be reached at dhatter@libertastechnologies.com or 859-426-1046.
