IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp
The IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp delivers intensive, hands-on training for system administrators new to the platform, equipping them to deploy, secure, and manage Domino 8.5 environments efficiently—addressing the critical industry need where 24% of companies still rely on IBM Lotus Notes/Domino for enterprise email (2023 survey). It covers infrastructure setup, security policies, mail routing, replication, and server scalability, solving the operational challenge of maintaining legacy collaboration systems in hybrid environments.
This course prepares learners for the IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 certification (Exams LOT-925 and LOT-926), leveraging Koenig Solutions’ official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access. Graduates gain recognized expertise to manage mission-critical deployments, qualify for roles in sectors like government and finance with strong Domino presence, and contribute to systems supporting $1.6 billion in annual global maintenance spending.
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Course Overview
The IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp is a comprehensive training program designed for IT professionals aiming to master the deployment, configuration, and management of IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 environments. This course prepares candidates for the IBM Certified System Administrator – Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 certification, specifically targeting exams LOT-925 (Installing and Configuring IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5) and LOT-926 (Managing and Maintaining IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 Environments). It is ideal for system administrators, messaging administrators, and infrastructure support specialists responsible for maintaining enterprise collaboration platforms. According to IBM, over 90% of Fortune 500 companies utilized Lotus Domino for email and application services during its peak adoption, underscoring the platform’s historical significance in corporate IT environments.
Participants engage with core technologies including the IBM Lotus Domino Server, Domino Administrator client, Notes Named Networks, SMTP and ESMTP protocols, DAOS (Domino Attachment and Object Service), and the Domino Web Administrator interface. The hands-on lab environment simulates a real-world enterprise network where students install and configure multiple Domino servers, set up mail routing topologies, implement security policies, and manage user access through hierarchical naming and certificate authorities. A key project involves building a fully functional Domino domain with hub-and-spoke mail routing, enabling Internet mail connectivity via SMTP, configuring message disclaimers, and implementing mail quotas and journaling. Labs are conducted using native IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 tools in a dedicated virtualized environment that mirrors production deployments.
This bootcamp directly aligns with the official IBM certification path, granting industry-recognized credentials that validate expertise in enterprise messaging systems. Certified administrators report average salary increases of 15–20%, with mid-level roles commanding annual compensation between $75,000 and $95,000 in North American markets. Koenig Solutions enhances this training with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to official IBM courseware, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with vendor standards. Graduates emerge ready to lead Domino infrastructure projects, optimize messaging performance, and support legacy enterprise systems in organizations still leveraging this robust collaboration platform.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Experience as a network or mail system administrator
- CompTIA Network+ or equivalent certification
- Experience managing SMTP/IMAP protocols and email routing
- Familiarity with IBM Domino Directory (NAB) architecture
- Experience with IBM Domino 8.x server console commands
- Familiarity with server operating systems (Windows, Linux, or AIX)
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp Infrastructure
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Day 2– IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp User Management
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Day 3– IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp Security
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Day 4– IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp Messaging
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Day 5– IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 System Administration Bootcamp Troubleshooting
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
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