As an administrator, managing and monitoring IBM Domino servers and databases is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and ensuring seamless operations. In this article, we will delve into the world of Domino console commands, providing you with a comprehensive guide to help you manage your servers and databases more efficiently.

Overview

The Domino console provides a range of commands that allow administrators to interact with their servers and databases directly from the command line. These commands offer a flexible and powerful way to perform various tasks, from managing server settings to monitoring database performance.

List of Server Commands and Syntax

Below is an exhaustive list of Domino server commands, along with their syntax:

1. Broadcast: Sends a broadcast message to all connected clients.

• Syntax: broadcast <message>

2. Clear Cache: Clears the cache for a specific server or cluster.

• Syntax: clear-cache <server|cluster>

3. Create Database: Creates a new database on the server.

• Syntax: create-db <database-name> <template> <path>

4. Delete Database: Deletes a database from the server.

• Syntax: delete-db <database-name>

5. Display Statistics: Displays various statistics about the server, such as memory usage and disk space.

• Syntax: display-statistics

6. Enable/Disable Port: Enables or disables a specific port on the server.

• Syntax: enable-port <port-number> or disable-port <port-number>

7. Get Server Information: Retrieves information about the server, such as its name and version.

• Syntax: get-server-info

8. List Databases: Lists all databases currently open on the server.

• Syntax: list-databases

9. Load Database: Loads a database onto the server from a file.

• Syntax: load-db <database-name> <file-path>

10. Log Out: Logs out a specific user from the server.

• Syntax: log-out <user-id>

11. Monitor Server Performance: Monitors various performance metrics for the server, such as CPU usage and memory allocation.

• Syntax: monitor-server-performance

12. Open Database: Opens a database on the server.

• Syntax: open-db <database-name>

13. Quit: Quits the Domino console.

• Syntax: quit

14. Refresh Smart Upgrade Cache: Refreshes the cache for Smart Upgrade configurations.

• Syntax: refresh-cache

15. Reset Password: Resets a user's password on the server.

• Syntax: reset-password <user-id> <new-password>

16. Save Database: Saves changes made to a database on the server.

• Syntax: save-db <database-name>

17. Shutdown Server: Shuts down the Domino server.

• Syntax: shutdown-server

18. Show Disk Space: Displays disk space usage statistics for the server.

• Syntax: show-disk-space

19. Show Memory Usage: Displays memory usage statistics for the server.

• Syntax: show-memory-usage

20. Start Port: Enables transactions on a specific port on the server.

• Syntax: start-port <port-number>

21. Stop Port: Disables transactions on a specific port on the server.

• Syntax: stop-port <port-number>

22. Tell: Issues a command to a server program or task.

• Syntax: tell <command>

23. Trace: Tests a connection to a server.

• Syntax: trace

Tips and Tricks

1. Use the help command to get information about a specific command or to list available commands.
2. You can use wildcards in your searches to filter results based on specific criteria.
3. Always use the quit command to exit the Domino console, as this ensures that any changes made are saved and the server is properly shut down.

In this article, we have explored the world of Domino console commands, providing you with a comprehensive guide to help you manage your servers and databases more efficiently. By mastering these commands, you can streamline your workflow, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance for your IBM Domino environment.