IBM WorkPlace Managed Client
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A few weeks ago I mentioned that the IBM WorkPlace Managed Client was available to download from the PartnerWorld area on the IBM website. This week I had a little time to download it and install it in my test lab so I could learn more about the Managed Client.
It took about 50 minutes to install the WorkPlace server and then another 30 minutes to install the provisioning server that's required for the Managed Client. If I had of bothered reading the setup manuals I'm sure this would have been a lot quicker.
Once I had the provisioning server up and running I could then install the Managed Client and all I can say is wow. It worked first time and it looks great. I could easily access my document libraries, team workspaces and it even picked up my Lotus Notes V7 installation and showed that as an available application.
One feature in the Managed Client that is not in the browser version of WorkPlace is the Activity Explorer. This is a great concept and I've explained the concept to a few people now and everytime I have seen their eyes light up at the idea that you can add a new person to an activity and they have access to the activities previous documents, emails etc. There is amazing potential for this feature if it's sold correctly.
One thing that is missing from the Managed Client that I feel would make a great addition is an RSS reader. I'm sure somebody somewhere will eventually write one but my suggestion is that there should be one in there today. You could have a few feeds preset like an IBM feed and maybe a few businessy ones like Reuters. Show that to an exec out of the box and they will be impressed.
To keep inline with the IBM advertising theme the IBM Managed Client is set to throw a few punches and knockout the competition. If you get a chance then you should really start looking at this technology Today.
Bookmark :
A few weeks ago I mentioned that the IBM WorkPlace Managed Client was available to download from the PartnerWorld area on the IBM website. This week I had a little time to download it and install it in my test lab so I could learn more about the Managed Client.
It took about 50 minutes to install the WorkPlace server and then another 30 minutes to install the provisioning server that's required for the Managed Client. If I had of bothered reading the setup manuals I'm sure this would have been a lot quicker.
Once I had the provisioning server up and running I could then install the Managed Client and all I can say is wow. It worked first time and it looks great. I could easily access my document libraries, team workspaces and it even picked up my Lotus Notes V7 installation and showed that as an available application.
One feature in the Managed Client that is not in the browser version of WorkPlace is the Activity Explorer. This is a great concept and I've explained the concept to a few people now and everytime I have seen their eyes light up at the idea that you can add a new person to an activity and they have access to the activities previous documents, emails etc. There is amazing potential for this feature if it's sold correctly.
One thing that is missing from the Managed Client that I feel would make a great addition is an RSS reader. I'm sure somebody somewhere will eventually write one but my suggestion is that there should be one in there today. You could have a few feeds preset like an IBM feed and maybe a few businessy ones like Reuters. Show that to an exec out of the box and they will be impressed.
To keep inline with the IBM advertising theme the IBM Managed Client is set to throw a few punches and knockout the competition. If you get a chance then you should really start looking at this technology Today.
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I cam across your entry during a search on workplace client configuration.
I have installed Workplace services express 2.5.1 on one machine, now i have workplace managed client on my machine, but what is this provisioning server? where can I get it? can I instal it on WSE?
I would be grateful if you could help me.
Thanks & regards
Sudhir
Posted by Sudhir At 12:14:40 AM On 12/15/2005 | - Website - |
Posted by Ben Poole At 03:19:43 PM On 09/15/2005 | - Website - |
Posted by Chris Miller At 10:14:10 AM On 09/16/2005 | - Website - |
Posted by Val At 07:09:29 AM On 09/16/2005 | - Website - |
How about some screenshots?
Posted by Bruce Elgort At 11:37:08 PM On 09/15/2005 | - Website - |