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Articles 2000-2004

Publications and Presentations
The following is a list of my publications, presentations, books, and courses taught.
Please use the links at the top of each page to navigate through the complete list.

Books
Articles 1999-2000
Articles 2000-2004
Articles 2004-2005
Selected articles with PDFs
Presentations and Courses
Survive? Thrive! (e-Pro Magazine, May 2004 , p. 4 )
What's Your Role? Do you ever think about how your job fits in with the other jobs in your group or organization? It's time to expand the discussion to include other roles and to examine how your role might be changing.
(e-Pro Magazine, April 2004 , p. 4 )
Gina Poole on DeveloperWorks and More We recently caught up with IBMer Gina Poole to talk about IBM's software development platform, developerWorks offerings, and more.
(e-Pro Magazine, April 2004 , p. 9 )
Take Note Why Do I Care About Portal? All Lotus and WebSphere professionals should be interested in learning more about WebSphere Portal.
(e-Pro Magazine, March 2004 , p. 4 )
Take Note - Where's Your Passion The passion in the Lotus community may have waned a bit, but the future bodes well for its return.
(e-Pro Magazine, February 2004 , p. 6 )
Are You a Tree-Hugger or a Stargazer? Many changes at IBM and in e-Pro Magazine are underway for 2004.
(e-Pro Magazine, January 2004 , p. 4 )
Take Note: The Year of the Portal 2003 was the year of the portal. Integration of brands and products will be key in 2004.
(e-Pro Magazine, December 2003 , p. 4 )
Certifications in Collaborative Solutions The Collaborative Solutions Application Development path contains a total of four exams. This overview will help you get started in your test preparation.
(e-ProMag.com Web Exclusives, November 2003 )
Take Note IBM's vision, as evidenced with Workplace, includes taking monolithic structures, such as Domino, and making them components that reside on J2EE.
(e-Pro Magazine, November 2003 , p. 6 )
Take Note: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Believe it or not, there's a job shortage on the horizon. Make sure you're prepared to take advantage of it.
(e-Pro Magazine, October 2003 , p. 4 )
Take Note Lotus and WebSphere users are coming together, as is the technology. WebSphere Portal is much improved.
(e-Pro Magazine, September 2003 , p. 4 )
Take Note What's in Your Workplace? The dynamic workplace initiative Lotus has been talking about for the past year is coming to fruition.
(e-Pro Magazine, July 2003 , p. 4 )
Take Note  The Other Side of Spam Here's some advice about managing yuour overflowing inbox.
(e-Pro Magazine, June 2003 , p. 4 )
You're No Longer a CLP The transition to a single IBM Software Group certification program, which will occur throughout the rest of the year, will give us all new titles and marks, but it shouldn't materially change the process, service, or value of our certifications.
(e-Pro Magazine, June 2003 , p. 48 )
Take Note  Sync Me Up! Here's what you need to know to evaluate sync software to connect your Notes data to your PDA.
(e-Pro Magazine, May 2003 , p. 8 )
Make It Your Policy Dispel confusion about a complex group of competencies from the System Administration Update exam. These competencies, which fall under the competency area Implement New Release 6 end-user features, cover the new feature of Policies.
(e-Pro Magazine, April 2003 , p. 58 )
Take Note (e-Pro Magazine, March 2003 , p. 6 )
Take Note  Let's Chat! Catch up on the latest Lotus news and the thoughts of readers and others in the industry.
(e-Pro Magazine, February 2003 , p. 4 )
Q&A with Ambuj Goyal: The Lotus Evolution e-Pro Magazine caught up with Lotus Software general manager Ambuj Goyal. Editors asked him about his experiences with Lotus over the past year, product strategy, development issues, and the competition.
(e-Pro Magazine, May 2004 , p. 6 )
Take Note What's Your Pain? Libby looks back at 2002 and ahead to 2003.
(e-Pro Magazine, January 2003 , p. 4 )
ND6 Update Exam Competencies Update yourself on the Notes Domino 6 Upgrade exams, and glean some basic strategies for passing all Lotus certification exams.
(e-Pro Magazine, January 2003 , p. 56 )
Take Note Libby's Little Road Show Libby shares some of the cool products, news, and viewpoints from the Lotus and WebSphere vendors she met on her recent road trips to the San Francisco and Boston areas.
(e-Pro Magazine, December 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note You Want It? You Got It! Plus, a Show Report (e-Pro Magazine, November 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note Testing. 1-2-3. Testing. Cutting costs by skimping on quality control and testing is not the way to win customers.
(e-Pro Magazine, October 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note What's New with e-Pro Magazine? Find out about the e-Pro Magazine editorial advisory board, our new digital delivery option, and results from our reader survey.
(e-Pro Magazine, September 2002 , p. 4 )
Domino Web Server To pass most Domino R5 certification exams, you need to understand how the Domino Web server works. Here's some basic information to get you started.
(e-Pro Magazine, September 2002 , p. 58 )
Take Note To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade? Consider these issues when deciding when you should upgrade to WAS V5 or Notes and Domino 6 (ND6).
(e-Pro Magazine, August 2002 , p. 6 )
Take Note Conference-Hopping Into New Releases Conferences are a good place to see the future and gauge user reaction.
(e-Pro Magazine, July 2002 , p. 6 )
What's Coming in ND6 Certification? Get the scoop on program levels and the upgrade path for Notes and Domino 6 certification.
(e-Pro Magazine, July 2002 , p. 58 )
Is It About Getting a Fish or Learning to Fish? The e-Pro staff of editors and tech editors can help answer your technical questions or teach you how to find the answers yourselves.
(e-Pro Magazine, June 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note Contextual Collaboration and the IBM Portal Path Contextual collaboration will become a reality when you're working on remotely monitoring your production from within your corporate portal. Inbox and awareness will be tied in to the application, letting you troubleshoot problems and discuss projects without leaving the same single interface.
(e-Pro Magazine, May 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note No Frankenstein for Lotus Take sometime to understand why Lotus removed the JSP engine ("Garnet") from Domino 6.
(e-Pro Magazine, April 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note Skate Where the Puck Is Going The merger of Group Computing and WebSphere Professional into e-Pro Magazine is in line with IBM's direction and strategy.
(e-Pro Magazine, March 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note — More Messaging Competition? Yawn. Oracle may be better than Exchange, but Domino is the clear winner in a three-way competition.
(Group Computing Magazine, February 2002 , p. 4 )
Take Note New Certifications on Applications You Need Lotus recently released some new certifications called the Collaborative Solutions certifications. These certifications, at both the Certified Lotus Specialist (CLS) and Certified Lotus Professional (CLP) levels, offer recognition for those administrators and developers working with non-Domino Lotus technologies.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2002 , p. 4 )
Eliminating Unnecessary Server Tasks Here's an in-depth look at a skill you'll need for the Lotus exam "Performance Tuning a Domino R5 Infrastructure". Learn how to customize task loads to reclaim your server's power and boost performance.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2002 , p. 44 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant elements of the R5.0.9 MR for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, January 2002 )
Take Note How Was Your Year? This year-end checkup poses questions to help you track how well you're doing and figure out what you want to do next year.
(Group Computing Magazine, December 2001 , p. 4 )
Take Note Planning for Recovery Make sure you have solid backup and recovery plans in place.
(Group Computing Magazine, November 2001 , p. 4 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant elements of the R5.0.8 MR for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, November 2001 )
Buyers Guide to Notes/Domino Fax Servers The impending end of Lotus support for its Fax for Domino product means you may need a new fax solution. Group Computing compares features of 12 Domino-compatible fax products.
(Group Computing Magazine, October 2001 , p. 19 )
Take Note Messaging: Dead or Alive? Since most companies have e-mail, can messaging still be a growth area for Lotus?
(Group Computing Magazine, October 2001 , p. 4 )
Take Note But Can You Sell It? Explore what your role might be in the Lotus/IBM vs. Microsoft marketing wars.
(Group Computing Magazine, September 2001 , p. 6 )
Take Note - The Show Must Go On Lotus is preserving your technology investment, and that's what you should care about.
(Group Computing Magazine, August 2001 , p. 6 )
Take Note Why Is It Always Windows? (Group Computing Magazine, July 2001 , p. 6 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant elements of the R5.0.7a MU for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, July 2001 )
Lotus Hosting and ASP Resources Group Computing offers a partial list of Lotus hosting application service providers and company contact information.
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, July 2001 )
Take Note - What You Need to Know - and Where to Learn It You need to know more than just Domino to keep your job skills sharp. Here's what you need to know and how you can go about learning it.
(Group Computing Magazine, June 2001 , p. 6 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant elements of the R5.0.7 QMR for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, June 2001 )
Take Note - Taking It with You (Group Computing Magazine, May 2001 , p. 6 )
Wireless and Mobile Resources Group Computing helps you go mobile or wireless with a list of products and other resources that work with Domino.
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, May 2001 )
Take Note - A Grab Bag of Comments Libby Ingrassia Schwarz talks about what's on her mind: Lotus and IBM, Ray Ozzie's Groove, and the need for better marketing for Lotus Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Magazine, April 2001 , p. 6 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant elements of the R5.0.6a QMU for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Magazine, April 2001 , p. 61 )
Is the Lotus product line and personality doomed or going strong? Libby Schwarz analyzes the relationship between Lotus and IBM and concludes that the two companies need each other. She goes on to describe the Lotus touch: a human touch that is evident in the new Lotus initiative of c-Commerce.
(Group Computing Magazine, March 2001 , p. 6 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant new features included in the R5.0.6 QMR for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Magazine, March 2001 , p. 61 )
Libby's Take on Lotusphere Was there a show-stealer at Lotusphere this year? Was there a single "gotta have it" product? Libby answers these questions and more!
(Group Computing Web Exclusives, March 2001 )
Upgrade Central Libby Ingrassia Schwarz summarizes the most significant new features included in the R5.0.5 QMR for Notes and Domino.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2001 , p. 75 )
Take Note Editor Libby Ingrassia Schwarz introduces the re-launched Group Computing magazine.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2001 , p. 6 )
Upgrading Within a Domino Version Knowing when and how to install a Notes or Domino update can be challenging. Libby Ingrassia Schwarz shows how to make planning and installing an update easier.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2001 , p. 37 )
Libby's News from Lotusphere As usual, Libby found the first few days of Lotusphere somewhat of a blur. See what sessions and information made the first few days informative and interesting.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2001 )
Libby's News from Lotusphere (Part 2) If the first few days were a blur, it only got busier from there. See what sessions, parties, and stories made it through the fog and how customers feel about iNotes Web access.
(Group Computing Magazine, January 2001 )
Conference Alternatives Couldn't make it to DevCon or Lotusphere? It's tough when your boss won't undo the chain to your desk. Here are some alternatives to help keep your skills current.
(DominoPro, August 2000 )
Top Five Things Libby Learned at DevCon The recent Lotus DevCon in San Francisco was a true learning experience. And we don't just mean what the tarot card reader told us about our futures. Here are the five most interesting things that Libby learned during the conference.
(DominoPro, July 2000 )
Taking Remote Notes Use to the Browser We caught Libby playing with DOLS, but this product may make your remote Notes users much more productive by allowing them full access to your Domino applications even when they're offline.
(DominoPro, May 2000 )
Talking with Lotus's Fiona Carr about Windows 2000 and Domino As a follow-on to her recent article on Domino support for Windows 2000, Libby interviewed Fiona Carr, Lotus Domino Server Group Product Manager. This interview gives a better insight into what Lotus plans and intends in terms of support for Microsoft's new version of their server operating system.
(DominoPro, April 2000 )
Domino and Windows 2000: Ready for Prime Time or the Wait List? Not lost in the industry buzz about Linux is Windows 2000. In this month's column, Libby examines current and future support for Microsoft's operating system of the future.
(DominoPro, March 2000 )
Domino's Web Administrator: Useful Tool or Novelty Item? Did you ohh and ahh when the Web Administrator first became available? Libby did too, but it's time to examine whether the Web Administrator belongs in your daily toolkit and if not, what we should do about it.
(DominoPro, February 2000 )




Author: Libby Ingrassia
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