Tuesday, May 11, 2010

portal faqs

Q:


How can I change a realm’s name after I made the configuration?




A:


Remember to back up the wimconfig.xml file, located in /config/cells/ cellname/wim/config/.

Two methods, Manually edit wimconfiq.xml file and replace as below,


name="oldPortalRealm" securityUse="active"
allowOperationIfReposDown="false">

Or

Run ConfigEngine.bat wp-rename-realm after
adding/modifying the following properties in the wkplc.properties file:
realmName=oldPortalRealm
newRealmName=newPortalRealm



Q:


Can I change a realm’s name after I made the configuration?



A:


Yes you can.

Q:


Why after I deploy my Lotus workflow the workflow process still refers to the previous environment?




A:


There is some workflow need to be activated so the workflow will pick up the new database parameters. To activate your workflow, please refer the following steps;
1. Start Lotus Workflow Architect and open the process you want to modify.
2. From the toolbar, select File -> activate Process.
3. Click OK, a warning dialog is displayed. On the warning dialog, Click Yes.



Q:


Can I use multiple LDAP in a realm?



A:


Yes, you can. To configure the LDAP in realm. Please refer to the WebSphere Portal Information Center under title; Adding realm support in Windows (depends on your Operating System)

Q:


Why did when I run the IBM Web Content Management (WCM) MemberFixer tool using URL, I will get this ClassNotFoundException error?




A:


This solve this, do add a File Repository using the "Use built-in repository" button on the Manage Repositories page, there is an InternalFileRepository category and you will need to restart the server. When Portal is configured to use the federated repository, there is only an LDAP repository on the Federate Repositories page.



Q:


Can I disable workflow action in IBM Web Content Management 6.0.x?



A:


Yes you can by using text editor to modify the system's [WPS_ROOT]
\wcm\shared\app\config\wcmservices\ WCMConfigService.properties file.

Add a property named "disableWorkflowAction". Use a comma to separate the workflow action name that you want to disable, for example, disableWorkflowAction=ScheduledMoveAction1, ScheduledMoveAction2

Q:


How and can I implement workflow to Blogs and Wiki in Lotus Quickr?




A:


Yes you can by using use Form and choose form type either Wiki Page or Blog Entry. But first you will need to click on Customize this place in Wiki Place or Blog.



Q:


What is the least requirement for WebSphere Portal v6.01.3 for WebSphere Process?



A:


You will need at least WebSphere Process Server V6.0.2.2 together with WebSphere Application Server V6.0.2.23.

Q:


Can I use DB2 v9.x with WebSphere Everyplace Mobile Portal v6.0 (WEMP)?




A:


Only DB2 v8.1 is supported for WEMP.



Q:


Can WebSphere Portlet Factory connect with SQL Analysis Service?



A:


No. SQL Analysis Service is not supported for WebSphere Portlet Factory.

Q:


What is the mandatory source WebSphere Portal version to migrate to WebSphere Portal 6.1?




A:


Your version of portal must be at least WebSphere Portal 6.0.1.1.



Q:


How can I change the port number after I have installed WebSphere Portal?



A:


You have to stop the WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Portal. Execute these two commands
ConfigEngine.bat modify-ports-by-startport -
DModifyPortsServer=servername -
DStartPort=starting port number
ConfigEngine.bat modify-ports-by-portsfile -
DModifyPortsServer=servername -
DPortsFile=full path to ports file
After executing the above commands, you have to restart your servers.