HCL NOTES DOMINO
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For 30 years we have been actively involved in the development, service and thus Notes Domino license management. First as a Lotus Development partner, then as a long-standing IBM partner and currently as an HCL Business Partner. With know-how and flexibility, we serve a large part of HCL’s German customers.
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With the current version 11 HCL Digital Solutions published the first collaboration release under sole direction. Previously, the company had worked with IBM to develop version 10 of Notes and Domino. The IBM development team was subsequently acquired by HCL. The release of Domino V12 is considered an important milestone for enriching application development.
With a new, open communication, with the integration of customer and partner wishes as well as refreshing adherence to deadlines, HCL has recently proven that a lot of value is placed on customer satisfaction.
HCL Domino
HCL Domino is a NoSQL database environment and provides a corresponding platform for application development in addition to a database management system (DBMS).
The applications email (including calendar, task list), ediscussion, TeamRoom and others are included.
HCL Notes
Client software for using Domino applications and the groupware/messaging services with the highest level of data protection security.
With HCL Notes, you can send & receive emails, schedule appointments, browse the web, and use powerful social and business applications in your daily work.
HCL Verse on-premise
The new Domino webmail, which will completely replace iNotes as of V12. HCL Verse is a new mailbox that understands you and your workday.
It creates clarity & structure. Important topics, tasks and contacts are always in view. HCL Verse is designed for mobile devices and browsers.
HCL Nomad
HCL Nomad is a mobile client that enables users to work with HCL Domino applications directly from their mobile devices.
Nomad includes offline replication and touch optimization, and adds device capabilities to Domino applications.
HCL Notes Traveler
Realizes your access to your email, calendar and address book data via smartphone or tablet in real time.
Automatic synchronization also includes HCL Verse on Android, iOS and select mobile devices.
HCL Sametime
Primarily provides instant messaging features such as presence, text chats, team meetings including history log, and two-way phone calls, and sits on top of the Domino server.
Now new: also as an app for mobile devices.
HCL Domino Designer
Client to use the integrated development platform for web designers and developers to create, deploy, and manage interactive applications.
Domino Designer can also be used to change the design of existing databases.
HCL Domino Volt
Provides low-code capabilities for building business applications for IT teams using HCL Domino.
With Volt’s minimalist and intuitive user interface, power users can easily create and customize applications, collect and track information, and automate processes.
HCL Connections
Brings social networking to the enterprise, helping to communicate, collaborate and build strong relationships as a team.
It includes the following features: Activities, Blogs, Bookmarks, Communities, Files, Forums, Homepage, Metrics, Profiles and Wikis.
Other interesting HCL Notes Domino licenses
- HCL Enterprise Integrator for Domino (HEI for short, formerly LEI):
Synchronization of disparate data sources and real-time integration between Domino and back-end data sources such as DB2, SQL, and Oracle. - HCL Lotus Connector for SAP Solution:
Installed via HEI and enables access to SAP data, execution of SAP tasks and initiation of SAP actions.
What changes with the new product manufacturer?
HCL Digital Solutions is increasingly streamlining the processes for Notes Domino licenses and prefers a non-bureaucratic approach. This means that there are no longer any reinstates if the Support & Subscription contract has not been renewed by the customer. Now you have the choice between the more favorable rental model and a new purchase of Notes Domino licenses at attractive conditions.
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HCL Notes Domino licenses?
We offer the management of your HCL Notes Domino licenses as a free service and
support you with our years of experience.
For questions like:
- How much do new HCL licenses cost?
- How can we do renewals or keep our old HCL licenses
(formerly IBM licenses)? - Are express products the right alternative for our company?
- Can we take advantage of the Complete Collaboration Bundle?
You benefit from the
- clear compilation and our support with your HCL licenses
- Reminder on the respective Renewal anniversary
- Information and advice on programs, prices or changes in HCL licenses.
FAQs – Frequently asked questions about HCL Notes Domino licenses
What is Notes Domino?
HCL Domino Notes is on the one hand an email or messaging platform and on the other hand an application server on which document-based databases (NoSQL database) can run as applications, such as GEDYS IntraWare CRM software.
HCL Domino as a development platform: These application databases can be programmed with Domino Designer on the application server. HCL Domino already brings many functions for data security and access authorization etc. This means that they do not have to be programmed again at great expense.
Get a brief idea of what is possible today with this development platform: GEDYS IntraWare CRM software on Youtube
License purchase: You can license only the messaging services or license them together with the application server for your Notes databases. For this purpose, there are license forms that optimally address the respective individual requirements.
What types of licences are available for HCL Collaboration products?
Licenses for the servers
HCL Domino Messaging Server Licenses:
This means that only mail and calendar, or messaging and groupware services are available to you
HCL Domino Enterprise Server licenses:
This provides you with additional HCL Notes Domino applications
HCL Domino Utility Server Licenses:
You use this license if you want external users to be able to access your Domino server to work with your applications. Licensing is based on the equipment (CPUs) of the server with a certain number of PVUs (Processor Value Units). You do not need CAL licenses.
The servers are licensed with a certain number of PVUs (Processor Value Units) depending on the equipment (CPUs).
Licenses for the users
In addition, there are access licenses for the users:
HCL Domino Messaging CAL (Client Access License):
The license for the user of the messaging server. Traditionally called Notes license. It allows the use of the messaging/groupware services.
HCL Domino Enterprise CAL (Client Access License):
The license for the Enterprise Server user. Traditionally called Notes license. It allows using the messaging/groupware services and working with Notes Domino applications on the Domino server.
HCL Domino Utility Server:
Here you do not need CAL licenses.
HCL also offers Domino Express licenses for companies with up to 1,000 employees.
Which licence form is the most favourable for me?
If you do not have more than 1,000 employees, Express licenses are the best choice for you.
We would be happy to advise you on these advantageous Notes Domino licenses.
What are Express Licences?
For smaller and medium-sized organizations up to 1,000 employees, there are cost-effective Express licenses that differ in the scope of functions.
The basic limitations are:
Licensee’s use of the Program is limited to no more than sixteen hundred (1,600) processor value units PVUs.
The program is only permitted for use by an expressly authorized company. “Expressly Eligible Entity” means an entity with no more than one thousand (1,000) employees, including Licensee’s employees, independent contractors and those of an Affiliate. ?
What range of functions can I use with Express licences?
| Features included | Collaboration Express | Messaging Express | Utility Express |
| – | |||
| Contacts, calendar, tasks | – | ||
| Instant Messaging (Sametime Entry) | – | ||
| Connections Files & Profiles (restricted) | – | ||
| Notes Traveler | – | ||
| Domino Designer | – | – | |
| Application Server & Notes Databases | – | ||
| HCL Nomad | – | – | |
| HCL Notes/ iNotes | – | ||
| HCL Client Application Access | – | ||
| HCL Verse on-premise | – | ||
| HCL Domino DevApp Pack | – |
Is it possible to rent HCL software?
HCL also offers rental licenses with the Term Licenses. Please note:
Minimum term is 12 months
Payment in advance
Longer term you can set from the beginning
After the 12 months have expired, a “new” purchase is usually made for at least a further 12 months.
= there is no classic renewal procedure
HCL remains the owner of the licenses
As soon as you stop paying the rent, you lose the right to use the users
Contact us if you have a monthly rental basis in mind.
Which collaboration products are included in the respective licences?
| Product | Collaboration Express | Messaging Express | Enterprise Server | Messaging Server | Enterprise CAL | Messaging CAL |
| HCL Domino | – | – | ||||
| HCL Notes | – | – | ||||
| HCL Domino Designer | – | – | – | – | – | |
| HCL Mail Support for MS Outlook | – | – | ||||
| HCL Notes Traveler | – | – | ||||
| HCL iNotes | – | – | – | – | ||
| HCL Verse | – | – | ||||
| Client Application Access | – | – | ||||
| HCL Sametime | – | – | ||||
| HCL Connections | – | – | ||||
| HCL Mobile Connect | – | – | – | – | – | |
| HCL Domino Global Workbench | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Limitation | 1.000 users per domain | 1.000 users per domain | – | – | – | – |
What is a Client Access License, or CAL for short?
The abbreviation CAL stands for: Client Access License. Traditionally also called HCL Notes license.
This license allows the user authorized access to the messaging services and, depending on the license type, also to work with the Domino application databases.
What does Authorised User mean?
Authorized User = Authorized User is a unit of measurement in which the program is licensed.
An authorized user is a unique person (named user) who is granted access to the program. The program may be installed on any number of computers or servers, and each authorized user may simultaneously access any number of instances of the program.
Licensee must obtain separate, dedicated permissions for each Authorized User who gains access to the Program in any manner, directly or indirectly (e.g., through a multiplexing program, device, or application server).
An Authorized User Permission is valid only for that Authorized User and may not be shared or reassigned, except to permanently transfer the Authorized User Permission to another person.
What is a floating user?
A floating user is a unit of measurement in which the program can be licensed.
A floating user can access a limited or unlimited pool of licenses, depending on the contractually agreed license volume between the customer and HCL.
When a floating user wants to run the application, he requests a license from the appropriate FlexNet central license server at the licensee. If a license is available, the license server allows the application to run.
If no license is available and the licensee has included “Overdraft”=”Overdraft” in the license terms, the license server will run the application and request an overdraft invoice.
What is meant by Processor Value Unit, PVU for short?
Processor Value Unit (PVU) is a unit of measurement in which the program can be licensed.
The number of PVU permissions required is based on the processor technology (defined in the PVU table by processor manufacturer, brand, type and model number under and the number of processors provided to the program.
The HCL further defines a processor for purposes of PVU-based licensing as any processor core (CPU) on a chip. E.G.: For example, a dual-core processor chip has two processor cores.
Ask us for the list for Notes Domnino licenses by PVU.
How do the server-client licences for Enterprise and Messaging differ?
| Included functions | Enterprise Server & CAL | Messaging Server & CAL |
| Contacts, calendar, tasks | ||
| Instant messaging (Sametime Entry) | ||
| Connections Files & Profiles (restricted) | ||
| Notes Traveler | ||
| Domino Designer | – | |
| Application Server & Notes Databases | – | |
| HCL Nomad | – | – |
| HCL Verse on-premise |
What does the “Complete Collaboration Bundle” (CCB) contain?
The HCL Domino Notes Complete Collaboration Bundle is the successor of the CEO license model (Complete Enterprise Option).
Number of licenses is done as Authorized User (= number of users) or Floating User.
It can be licensed directly from the 1st user. HCL Domino Notes Complete Collaboration is an all-round carefree package, with the products:
HCL Domino
HCL Notes
HCL Client Application Access
HCL Domino Designer
HCL Verse On-Premises
HCL Traveler
HCL Nomad
HCL Notes Dictionaries
HCL Sametime
HCL Connections (only the permitted functions of the Profiles and Files components as set forth below),
HCL Connections Content Manager Connector for Notes
HCL Domino AppDev Pack
InstallShield Tuner for Notes
HCL Mail Add-in/Add-on
SwiftFile for HCL Notes
IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition
There are no restrictions as with Express Licensing. Let us advise you.
What does HCL Software Support & Subscription include?
Each purchase of a HCL license includes Software Subscription & Support (often shortened to Sw S&S) for one year. This means that you may use all new editions (upgrade) and releases (updates ) during this time. Before the end of the term, you can renew the Software Subscription and Support for one additional year.
We will gladly take over the processing for you.
What is meant by Renewal?
The extension of support & maintenance for your HCL products is called Renewal. It takes place once a year on a certain date = Renewal anniversary.
We will be happy to manage your renewals for you free of charge.
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Get informed now and get our overview of HCL Notes Domino licenses. We will be happy to provide you with a suitable offer and take care of the processing for you.
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