So the conference formerly known as Lotusphere was announced for 2013.
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/collaboration/events/connect/
The official hashtag is #IBMConnect and of course, you can follow the action #IBMConnect. Keep an eye out for the call for abstracts! In the mean time, we should expect Connections 4 any day now I believe…
Was installing IC3011 and integrating with SP2010. Needed to lay the foundation of IC3011 + Kerberos auth. Then turned on SPNEGO SSO to allow pass-through auth for browser clients like SP2010 offers. While setting up SPNEGO, there were a few issues I encountered and wanted to capture them so I remember the next time I need to do this.
Issue 1: Remember to Patch!
IC 3.0.1.1 supports WAS 7.0.0.11 through 7.0.0.21.
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27021342
Be sure to at least reach WAS 7.0.0.15 as there are critical Kerberos fixes that will make your life easier.
Issue 2: Double Check Security
When applying a FixPack post initial installation / configuration, it may revert your security to disabled. Make sure to turn it back on right after upgrade.
Issue 3: Mind Your User IDs
My initial strategy was to use the same ID for all security related things. When establishing the SPN for the server that ID needs to be a separate ID than the one setup as the administrative ID within the app server and for the individual features.
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/lcwiki.nsf/dx/Mapping_an_Active_Directory_account_to_administrative_roles_ic301 – THIS ID IS SEPARATE FROM
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/lcwiki.nsf/dx/Creating_a_service_principal_name_and_keytab_file_ic301 – THIS ID
Issue 4: Sync the Node(s)
Somewhere during all of the installation and patching activities to take a base 3.0.1 installation up to patched 3.0.1.1, the Node fell out of sync with the DM. I had to manually force the sync for the ISC to report the state of applications and node agents properly. The sync issue was also causing some of my configurations to not make their way to the running app server. Periodically run a syncNode from the command line to course correct your node agent.
This hit the Inbox today:
Dear Yammer Customer,
I am pleased to announce that Yammer has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Microsoft. After the close of the deal, Microsoft will continue to invest in Yammer's freemium, stand-alone service, and the team will remain under my direction within the Microsoft Office Division. With the backing of Microsoft, our aim is to massively accelerate our vision to change the way work gets done with software that is built for the enterprise and loved by users.
As a Yammer customer, you will continue to get a secure, private social network—delivered with the same focus on simplicity, innovation, and cross-platform experiences. Over time, you’ll see more and more connections to SharePoint, Office365, Dynamics and Skype. Yammer’s expertise in empowering employees, driving adoption, and delivering rapid innovation in the cloud will not only continue to power our stand-alone service, but also anchor the communication and collaboration experiences in Office 365.
You can find more information in this press release and our blog post.
Sincerely,
David Sacks
Yammer CEO and Founder
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/Jun12/06-25MSYammerPR.aspx
We knew this was coming, but now they are out of the closet. So… what will this mean for SharePoint social add-ons? How will NewsGator and the others plan for the next 12mo? I think it will be very interesting as there is clearly a statement here that is SharePoint is NOT social, and as such, Microsoft is making a purchase that will enable them to bridge that gap.
On a side note, it makes me feel that Connections’ message is more solid than ever. As the MS partner ecosystem tries to figure out what the new Yammer + SharePoint will mean for them, IBM can continue to develop and evolve their solution just as they have been for quite a few years now. Businesses can’t deny that IBM has what is obviously a market leader, and also a very mature and stable solution when compared to the new SP landscape. This will be fun, for sure.
