HCL Domino and Notes 12 – Public Beta has begun
The next version of the popular collaboration platform is just around the corner. According to Barry Rosen from Product Management, HCL Domino and Notes version 12 is scheduled for general release at the end of Q2 2021. Until then, the most comprehensive beta testing program in this product category to date will be underway. In the previous two testing programs for versions 10 and 11, HCL gained extensive experience and learned how to collaborate even more closely with the community. The #dominoforever Product Ideas Forum has become an important tool over the past two years for gathering and evaluating community requirements. This process has already led to the integration of numerous valuable features into the product.
HCL is pursuing ambitious goals with its Beta Program:
- Receive direct feedback from customers and users
- Finding a fault in the product
- Conduct integration tests in customer environments
- Receive feedback on implemented measures
For software manufacturers, it has become increasingly difficult to comprehensively test developed software for a customer's complex application landscape – especially with regard to third-party applications. A structured test program can help avoid errors during later integration and implement product innovations more quickly.
The following components are available for testing in the current beta program:
- Domino on Docker
- Domino for Windows, Linux, AIX and IBM i
- Traveler for Windows, Linux, AIX and IBM i
- Notes Standard for Windows
- Notes Standard for Mac
- Notes Basic for Windows (localized)
- Designer and Admin Client
Three beta versions of HCL Domino and Notes version 12 are being launched. The first beta version was released on January 3, 19.01.2021. A new feature: the 15 most important language translations were available right from the start of the first beta version. This allows HCL customers to test the software early on. The software is being provided via the Flexnet portal . The beta program is accompanied by a community forum.
Following the second beta version on February 16, 2021, HCL released the third beta version at the beginning of the second quarter for extensive testing. We have already tested the most important highlights for you:
Notes Client
- New and improved workspace
- Responding “on behalf of” mail-in databases
- Cascading installation of multiple languages
- Notes Basic Client in 64 bit version
Domino Server
- Automatic 1-click installation using a JSON file
- Native support for Let's Encrypt certificates
- Time-based one-time password for two-factor authentication
- Integrated backup solution in the product
Domino Designer
- Creating applications with responsive design
- Bootstrap 4 support for XPages
- Additional view styles
The documentation for HCL Domino and Notes 12 Beta has been expanded and is available in a first version.
The big launch event for HCL Domino version 12 and HCL Sametime 11.6 will take place online on June 7, 2021.
Do you have any questions about the beta program? We'd be happy to support you with your own application testing.
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