Here's a handy set of links that will help you train yourself - or others on Domino and Traveler.

Note: Expand the Attachments section at the bottom of this article to read the PDF documents "Lotus Domino 8.0.2 Enablement Materials" and "Lotus Notes Traveler Enablement Materials."


Lotus Domino 8.0.2 Skills Assessment Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to help you plan your enablement for each level of achievement


Level 5 - domain experts, can teach / mentor

• certification: IBM Certified Instructor program - Lotus Software
• Demonstrated experience in Enterprise environments or in consulting

Level 4 - highly skilled, independent successful complex implementations demonstrated

• certification: IBM Advanced Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8 and/or
• certification: IBM Advanced Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 7
• coursework: suggestions
• D8900 IBM Lotus Domino 8 System Administration Bootcamp or
• D8725 Exploring New Features in IBM Lotus Domino 8 Administration
• If using DB2 -Self-paced - Configuring IBM Lotus Domino 8 with IBM DB2
• demonstrated prior project experience

Level 3 - can perform independently, might need assistance / mentoring in complex situations

• Coursework suggestions:
• D8725 - Exploring New Features in IBM Lotus Domino 8 Administration
• D8770 - Managing IBM Lotus Domino 8 Servers and Users
• certification: IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8 and/or
• certification: IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 7
• Articles - Review relevant article for most recent code
• Lotus Notes and Domino 8 library - Central location for all articles
• Support Site - This is the self-help support page for troubleshooting problems with Lotus Domino

Level 2 - basic experience with enterprise grade implementations

• Coursework Suggestions
• D8760 - Building the IBM Lotus Domino 8 Infrastructure
• D8750 - IBM Lotus Domino 8 System Administration Operating Fundamentals
• N8355 - Help Desk Fundamentals for IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8 (Online)
• Certification: IBM Certified Associate System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8
• Review and understand product documentation and practice using trial software
• Quick Start Guide - download a pdf document to help you getting started right away with Lotus Domino
• Release Notes, Product Documentation, Hardware/Software Requirements, Info Centers
• Most frequently used technotes - Lotus Domino specific notes
• Download Trial Code