XPages Introduction manuals available as freeware

As part of an initiative to drive more XPages skills in the marketplace, IBM has made the materials for the Introduction to XPages training available for download.  This may be of value to individuals who would like to use it self-instruct. One caveat is that there is no content support available for the materials - they are being provided in as-is state.  This freeware is based on Notes Domino 8.5.


This is one action in IBM's OpenCourseWare (OCW) movement, which is part of the larger Open Educational Resources (OER) movement.  OER was pioneered 10 years ago when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology launched its OpenCourseWare initiative, making educational course materials in digital form available on a free and open basis to all.  
This OpenCourseWare Pilot is provided in IBM Lotus Greenhouse.  
                     
Here are a few key points about the OpenCourseWare Pilot : 

• Materials usage is intended for those who would like to setup their own environment and self-instruct on XPages. 
• To access and download the free courseware you need to set yourself up as a member of Lotus Greenhouse (if you are not already) 
• Classroom and self-paced eLearning versions of this course are available for purchase for individuals who prefer formal instruction and lab support. 
• A variety of additional XPages Application Development courses are available for a fee to continue your study of this technology and further develop your skills.   

Here is a link to a page that provides instructions for becoming a member of Greenhouse and for downloading the freeware:

http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/ibms-introduction-to-xpages-courseware-free

                          

                                   
                              Social Capabilities available in Notes 8.5.3

With the recent release of Lotus Notes 8.5.3, IBM announced an entitlement to the Files and Profiles features of IBM Connections 3.0.1 to customers with Notes client licenses.


Files allows a worker to more easily share documents with co-workers.  Profiles can help an employee find a subject matter expert more readily.


This page provides more details on how to download and set up these capabilities:

http://www-01.ibm.com/software/lotus/notesanddomino/nd85.html