Lotus Notes Flashcards
What are the contents of the data folder
Notes.ini ID file bookmark.nsf names.nsf cache.ndk
The master configuration file for Lotus Notes. Holds all of the software’s current configuration
settings and preferences.
Notes.ini
A dump file that slows Lotus Notes down as it gets larger. The only file within the data folder
that is safe to delete without risk of causing harm to the client. Deleting it solves most slowness issues.
cach.ndk
2nd only in importance to the notes.ini file. Controls server connectivity and holds the user’s contacts
names.nsf
Controls the Lotus Notes workspace and all of its icons.
Desktop8.ndk
Controls all buttons, toolbars, menus and tabs within Notes. Grows in size as Notes gets
used. Renaming it allows a new one to be created, reducing its size and allowing better functionality.
bookmark.nsf
The primary authentication file. Holds the user’s password as well as their ability to enable Single
Sign-On.
ID file
Path to the data folder
C:\Users\GMID\AppData\Local\Lotus\Notes\Data
what kind of file is nsf
child file
what kind of file is nft
parent file
what is the parent file of names.nsf
pernames.nft
these files allow for lotus notes file to be created
parent files
location to parent files
C:\ProgramData\Lotus\Notes\Shared
These files are created from certain files
files either automatically upon
launching Lotus Notes or by the users
themselves in the form of archives.
child files
The main menu of Lotus Notes that holds all of the user’s databases, as well
as icons for their contacts and their mailbox.
The workspace
