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NSNCATALOG GUIDE
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LIST OF CONTENT
1. Introduction............................................................................................4
1.1 Purpose of instructions........................................................................................... 4
1.2 In-built help texts................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols in the guide............................................................................................. 4
2. General About Ncatalog...........................................................................5
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
3. Views In NSNCatalog...............................................................................6
3.1 My databases......................................................................................................... 7
3.2 My Accessible Databases....................................................................................... 8
3.3 All Databases......................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Search Databases.................................................................................................. 9
4. Lifecycle of a database..........................................................................10
4.1 Database Lifecycle Statuses................................................................................ 10
5. Roles & Responsibilities.........................................................................12
5.1 Database Owner Responsibilities.........................................................................12
5.2 Business Owner Responsibilities..........................................................................13
5.3 Charging Owner Responsibilities..........................................................................13
5.4 Technical Owner Responsibilities..........................................................................14
5.5 Key User Responsibilities..................................................................................... 14
5.6 NCatalog Editors Responsibilities.........................................................................15
5.7 Warning Emails.................................................................................................... 15
5.7.1 Schedule for warning emails..........................................................................15
6. How to add/Change Information in database Document...........................16
6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 16
7. Requesting a New database...................................................................18
7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 18
7.1.1 Groupware Fee............................................................................................... 19
8. Domains...............................................................................................20
8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Nokia Domain....................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Nokia Extranet..................................................................................................... 20
8.4 Nokia Partners...................................................................................................... 20
8.5 Special Domains................................................................................................... 20
9. Additional Features...............................................................................21
9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 21
9.2 Replicas................................................................................................................ 21
9.2.1 How to create a local replica..........................................................................21
9.2.2 How to request a replica on a server.............................................................22
9.3 Mail-In Addresses................................................................................................. 24
9.4 URL Redirection.................................................................................................... 25
9.5 Web Statistics...................................................................................................... 27
10.
Updating Database Information.........................................................29
10.1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 29
10.2
Warning Emails................................................................................................. 29
10.2.1
How to check status of a database.............................................................29
10.2.2
How to approve as database in draft mode................................................30
10.2.3
Database Keywords.................................................................................... 31
10.2.4
Expiration Date........................................................................................... 31
11.
Requesting.......................................................................................32
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11.1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 32
11.2
How to request a database deletion.................................................................32
11.3
How to request a database archive...................................................................34
11.3.1
Maintenance of archived databases...........................................................35
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
Purpose of instructions
This guide gives instructions to database owners on how to carry out the most basic
database tasks during whole lifecycle of a Lotus Notes database. NSNCatalog is normally
used via a web browser. The supported browsers are:
IE 6.0 and later
Netscape 7.0 and later
Firefox 1.0.x and later
1.2
When you are visiting NSNCatalog you can get help right at hand by clicking
provides you with help regarding the field or process you are working with.
Symbols in the guide
= More information
Note or caution
Tip or nice to know
, which
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2.1
Introduction
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VIEWS IN NSNCATALOG
3.
Shop
My databases
My Accessible Databases
All Databases
Search Databases
Shop
You can see a short description of the different types of databases that you can request
from here, their monthly fee and find a link to more detailed information.
http://www.connecting.nokia.com/templates
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The Common Tools portfolio contains the following types of databases, which can all be
requested via the NSNCatalog Shop:
NSN Survey
NSN TeamTool
3.1
My databases
My databases view shows all the databases that you have relation to ownership wise. You
can find your databases arranged by status from the navigation in the left
Example: My Databases View
3.2
My Accessible Databases
This view shows you a list of all the databases you have access to.
Example: My Accessible Databases View
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All Databases
This view shows all the databases in the NSNCatalog by first letter in the database name.
Example: All Databases View
Click a letter and all the databases starting with that letter are presented in a list
3.4
Search Databases
This view gives you the opportunity of searching within all databases in NSNCatalog
Example: Search Databases View
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You have various options to use as search criteria. Fill in the criteria you want and click
Search button. A list of the databases matching your search criteria is presented to you.
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LIFECYCLE OF A DATABASE
Every database has its own lifecycle from creation to deletion. Your databases in different
lifecycle state are "visible" in the NSNCatalog my databases section. Database owner's
have different responsibilities and tasks to be accomplished during the database life.
Example: My Databases View
4.1
Description
Draft
Approved
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Status
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Description
Expiring
To Be Archived
Archived
To Be Deleted
Deleted
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The owner roles and responsibilities are based on the Global Support Concept. The roles are
closely related to the Database lifecycle process and tasks maintaining the database.
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The ownership of the database is found from the Database document.
5.1
Database Owner has overall responsibility of the database lifecycle: initiating, maintaining,
archiving (if needed) and deleting of the database. Database Owner's cost center will pay
the database charges if no separate Charging Owner is nominated. Database Owner can
add and remove features or replicas related to the database and archive and delete the
database. Database Owner can also re-approve the database and update the database
document.
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manages additions and removals of features (redirect URLs, mail in databases, Web
statistics, replications) related to database
5.2
Business Owner is responsible for the business need of the database. Business Owner has
rights to re-approve the database and update the database document.
Example: Business Owner
5.3
Charging Owner pays the database charges. Charging Owner has rights to re-approve the
database and update the database document.
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Technical Owner is responsible for the application functionality. Technical Owner has rights
to re-approve the database and update the database document.
In case of common tools the default value for Technical Owner is Groupware Applications
team.
Example: Technical Owner
5.5
provides continuous support for End Users, answers application and processes
related questions.
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collects and forwards change requests and feedback from End Users to Global
Concept owner.
takes care of End User maintenance and access rights --> maintains access groups
the in Corp Directory
knowledge sharing: informs End Users and partner organizations of current issues
related to the tool use and processes
assists with request management, request logging and escalation (RMT use)
5.6
NSNCatalog Editors have rights to re-approve the database and update the database
document.
Database Owners, Business Owners, Charging Owners and Technical Owners already have
editor rights so there is no need to add those people as NCatalog Editors.
Example: NSNCatalog Editor
5.7
Warning Emails
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First warning email is sent 2 months (60 days) before status automatic change to be
Deleted. Second warning email is sent 1 month (30 days) before status
automatic change to be Deleted. Third warning email is sent two weeks (15 days) before
status automatic change to be Deleted and last warning email
1 day before status automatic change to be Deleted and the automatic deletion request.
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6.1
Introduction
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The Database owner information is stored on to the NSNCatalog Database document. If you
need to change the owner of the database or other information follow instructions below
Remember also update the group owner's in the Corp Directory if they are also changed
Step
1
Action
Go to the NSNCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Approved" view
Open the database to which you want to change some information e.g.
the owner. Open the database by clicking the database name
Example: How to open database document
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3
Action
Take the document in to the Edit mode and change the needed
information and save the document
Example: Edit mode
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7.1
Introduction
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If you want to order a new Common Tools Database for example a Website Builders Toolbox,
you need to follow the steps below:
Step
Action
Open NCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf in your
browser
Provide your username and http password when asked to. The order
database process starts
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In the first dialog box first select from an instant creation or a noninstant creation.
All databases requested for the Intranet are created instantly whereas
databases for the Extranet or partners domain are created non-instantly
(normally within 4-5 working days). Next select correct area (Your area
will automatically be selected).
It is recommended to use the in-built help texts which are available next to each field in
the request form
Always provide your username and http password when you are asked to.
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Groupware Fee
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DOMAINS
8.1
Introduction
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Groupware Infrastructure contains over 200 servers and 13 Lotus Notes Domains
altogether. Servers are scattered around the world in over 50 locations. Currently there are
over 39TB databases on the servers (07/2005). Servers have been deployed to all Intranet /
Extranet network segments. Hub servers are in NSN Domain in different locations: Beijing,
Dallas, Espoo and Singapore. Hub servers are replicating information to other locations and
domains. Groupware Infrastructure is covering multiple products: Lotus Notes/Domino,
Quickplace and Sametime. There are over 9000 application databases.
8.2
Corp Domain
Corp domain is the main production domain (Lotus Notes) and it is used for intranet
purposes. The Corp domain is accessed by NSN employees and fully trusted partners
working in NSN premises. End user can use the web browser and/or Lotus Notes client. NSN
does not allow any direct access to the NSN domain from outside intranet, only via NORA,
Nokia Remote Access or VPN.
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OpenDocument
8.3
Corp Extranet
Corp Extranet domain is used for fixed access extranet purposes. The Corp Extranet domain
is accessed by partners outside NSN premises or from NSN Intranet. End user can use web
browser and/or Lotus Notes client.
http://connecting.nokia.com/nokia/www/stdtmplt.nsf/document/ES21T63CCQ5?
OpenDocument
8.4
This is the domain which can be accessed via the Internet. The NSN Partners domain is
accessed by partners from Internet via SSL (Secure Socket Layer, encryption method) or
from NSN Intranet. End user can use web browser to access databases.
http://connecting.nokia.com/nokia/www/stdtmplt.nsf/document/ES21T63CCTC?
OpenDocument
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
9.1
Introduction
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In NSNCatalog you have the opportunity of requesting additional features for your
database. The following features can be requested for your database via NSNCatalog:
9.2
Replicas
Lotus Notes lets you keep multiple copies of a single file, called replicas, on multiple servers
or workstations. This lets users on various networks in a variety of locations share the same
information. A replica differs from a copy of a file in that the original file and its replica have
the same replica ID number.
Replication is the process of sharing changes between replicas. When you replicate, Notes
updates the replicas, copying changes from one to the other. Notes eventually makes all
replicas identical; they have the same replica ID. You can choose to replicate between
replica copies, where both replicas send and receive updates, or only from one to the other.
You can schedule regular replication, or do it manually as needed. You can replicate
between two servers or between a workstation, such as a laptop, and a server. When you
schedule full replication, Notes makes all replicas identical over time.
9.2.1
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Step
1
Action
Go to the NSNCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Approved" view
Open the database to which you want to request a new server replica.
Click Add button
Example: How to request replica
In the page that opens up, select in which area you need the
replication. Furthermore you can see the already existing replicas of the
database in question.
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Mail-In Addresses
Database owner can request database Mail-in address. It can be done on the "My
Databases" section
Step
1
Action
Go to the NSNCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Approved" view
Select the database you want to have Mail-in address for and click the
Add button next to Mail-in Address information
The popup window opens to which Mail-in address should be filled in.
Use Additional information field to fill in more information. After Submit,
Application Support will process the Mail-in address request and send
email to requestor when it is processed.
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URL Redirection
Database owner can request database URL Redirect. It can be done on the "My Databases"
section.
Step
1
Action
Go to the NSNCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Approved" view
Select the database you want to have URL redirect for and click the
Add button next to URL Redirect information
The popup window opens to which Redirect URL "name" should be filled
in. Use Additional information filed to fill in more information. After
Submit, Application Support will process the URL redirect request and
send email to requestor when it is processed.
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Web Statistics
Web Statistic Service addresses Groupware Domino Database Owners and offers the
possibility of requesting web statistics from database(s). The reports are generated based
on HTTP log files. With this tool database owners can keep a track of their webpages meaning database owners have the possibility to keep an eye on their webpages and
correct errors e.g. if they cause error pages etc. Also they can find out which pages are the
most visited and which pages that might need a face-lift.
Database owner can request/order Web statistics for the database. It can be done on the
"My Databases" section.
Step
1
Action
Go to the NCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Approved" view
Select the database you want to have URL redirect for and click the
Add button next to Web Statistics information
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The Order Web Statistics popup window opens and selection to monitor
All the pages in the database (Database Report) or One Page in the
database (URL report). [After selection you need to Login with HTTP
password.]
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10.1
Introduction
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The importance of the database is evaluated according to the NSNCatalog document i.e. if
the database is not approved it seems for the Groupware service that the database is
obsolete and is not anymore important for the users. Not Approved databases will be
deleted. Therefore it is at any time the responsibility of the database owner to keep the
database document up to date.
10.2
Warning Emails
In NSNCatalog you get an overview of the databases and their status in the left-hand
navigator.
Example: Status of Databases
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If you want to approve a database which has status draft, follow the steps below:
Step
1
Action
Go to the NCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Draft" view.
DB Owner, Business Owner, Charging Owner, Technical Owner and NSNCatalog Editors can
approve Draft databases
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From here you can update the needed information and approve the database. If a database
is not approved within 2 months from creation date, it will be deleted automatically.
10.2.3
Database Keywords
Keywords should describe the database contents. Keywords will help users to find the
database using the search engine. Keywords can be typed in the field (use comma to
separate keywords) or they can be selected from a ready-made list by clicking the Keyword
List button.
10.2.4
Expiration Date
The expiration date is the date when the database expires and database status changes to
'To Be Deleted'
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REQUESTING
11.1
Introduction
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As part of the database lifecycle tasks is also to mark unneeded databases for deletion or
archive databases which are only needed for reference purposes. These requests are
carried out in NCatalog as well.
11.2
Only a database owner can request a deletion. Follow steps below to mark a database for
deletion.
Step
1
Action
Go to the NCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My Databases" view and select "Approved" or "Archived"
view
Databases which are available in server(s) and where you are marked
as an owner are listed in these two different views.
2
Select the database you want to delete from the list and click the
Delete button...
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If needed you are able to review database's information little bit more by pressing
Database's title name.
Example: For more info, click database title
Step
3
Action
You will get popup window and you have the opportunity to add more
information In Additional Information text box. After Submit database's
status will change "To Be Deleted" in NSNCatalog and default setting is
that database's all replicas will delete from server(s).
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Database owner can request database archiving. It can be done either on the "My
Databases" section in the NSNCatalog or on the Database document. Follow the steps
below to archive a database.
Step
1
Action
Go to the NCatalog
http://domino.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsncatalog.nsf
Go to the "My databases" view and select "Approved" view
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Select the database you want to delete and click the Archive button
next to Database information
The popup window opens to which it is still possible to add more information.
After Submit the database status changes to "To be Archived" and Application
Support will archive the database within 5 weekdays.
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Archived databases need maintenance on equal level as an approved database. This means
that an archived database expires too and needs re-approval from database owner.
Step