After I wrote my Jan 24 post about running Notes on MacOS in Basic Mode, IBM released Notes 9.0.1 for MacOS Interim Fix 13. IF13 provides a fix for the problem I described in that post, which was that upgrading Java on the Mac to a version higher (more recent) than Java 8 Update 151 caused Notes to fail to start. That surprised me because, on the Windows platform Notes provides its own JVM; you can install whatever Oracle JVMs you like under Windows without affecting Notes at all. But it turns out that Notes running on the MacOS platform does not come with its own JVM and does rely on the Oracle JVM that you install on the machine. And, of course, Java 8 Update 152 caused Notes to choke and die.![Notes Notes](https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2016/04/Highlight-with-Apple-Pencil-highlighting-herojpg.jpg?itok=VveLpqFl)
In any case, the workaround at that time was to run Notes in Basic Mode, which effectively reverts Notes to running the old Release 7 Notes client written in C++, naked of the Expeditor wrapper that provides the new features of Notes that debuted in Release 8. In Basic Mode, Notes does not use any Java-based features.
The fix for this is, of all things, to rerun the installer. The second time around it succeeds all the way through. Go figure.
Issue Summary
1. If you install Notes fresh on High Sierra, Notes will crash during the installation. If you keep at it, you will be successful, but the number of installation attempts varied a bit in our testing; the Technote (see below) states a second time shall succeed; in some cases we had to go more than that, but in the end, it would install. Thus, the installer instability is a problem;
2. If Notes is installed before upgrading to High Sierra, then Notes will keep working fine upon upgrading the macOS. In testing on my own iMac, installing Notes before upgrading to High Sierra worked well, though, I did notice that occasionally, the background on some icons changed colors until Notes is restarted. Example, the image icon inside an Action Button;
3. Additionally, we observed the installation issue both on the iMac and MBP platforms, so the installer issue does not appear to be hardware related.
Technote on IBM Support for Notes on High Sierra
Issue Update
* IBM reported that the fix would be released on 25 October 2017
* As of 30 November, IBM is still working on a quality, stable, reliable update
* IBM promised me an ETA by Friday, 1 December with when the fix will be available for my team to test
* Although conjecture, I suspect the broad reaching changes High Sierra introduced are delaying IBM's release
* With my client, we opened a PMR on 2 October and immediately worked closely with IBM on a fix
* We held (and continue) weekly meetings which include this PMR
* My direct communications with our assigned IBM L2 Support Technician are frequent and on-going
* It is import to note that IBM is also experiencing this issue and escalated internally through their own PMR
* I am not authorized to indicate how high or by whom, but know this matter is getting the correct attention inside IBM
Resolution Request
* My ask of IBM is to provide a stable reliable Notes 9.0.1 installer containing the latest IF12 patch
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
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![Notes Notes](https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2016/04/Highlight-with-Apple-Pencil-highlighting-herojpg.jpg?itok=VveLpqFl)
In any case, the workaround at that time was to run Notes in Basic Mode, which effectively reverts Notes to running the old Release 7 Notes client written in C++, naked of the Expeditor wrapper that provides the new features of Notes that debuted in Release 8. In Basic Mode, Notes does not use any Java-based features.
I have found a fix at: Notes keeps crashing in Sierra. Unchecked iCloud Notes in Settings, opened Notes (blank), then checked iCloud Notes in Settings again. All synced and hopefully no more crashes! Mac pro 2013 mountain lion. And it works for me. Site de download gratuit. MacBook Pro; OS Sierra; IBM Notes 9.0.1. 64-bit Note: In my case there was a migration from an older Mac where it had Notes 8.5.3. I've tried everything - uninstall and reinstall to IBM Notes Data - versus leaving it in the legacy Lotus Notes Data Overinstalled Java Installed the newest Fixpack 10 for IBM Notes.
Another odd thing that I discovered since writing my last post is that the Notes 9.0.1 installer for the MacOS platform is 'broken' with respect to MacOS High Sierra. The first time you run it on a machine running MacOS, it fails in the Provisioning stage, with the following error message:File /Applications/IBM Notes.app/Contents/MacOS/rcp/rcplauncher.properties not found. Provisioning process failed to launch or was terminated before status could be determined.Then the installation fails.
The fix for this is, of all things, to rerun the installer. The second time around it succeeds all the way through. Go figure.
Update: IBM Notes on MacOS High Sierra Support
Bill Malchisky November 30 2017 02:00:00 AM
Ever since Apple released High Sierra (macOS 10.13) on 25 September 2017, there have been some interesting hiccups with certain network reliant products. I’ve worked with people on resetting encryption key rings for VPN tools and IPSEC connections, as one example. On the IBM side and as many of you know, Notes on Mac x64 has been a challenge (Including other IBM products). In working very closely with IBM on this issue, I wanted you to know the latest status.Issue Summary
1. If you install Notes fresh on High Sierra, Notes will crash during the installation. If you keep at it, you will be successful, but the number of installation attempts varied a bit in our testing; the Technote (see below) states a second time shall succeed; in some cases we had to go more than that, but in the end, it would install. Thus, the installer instability is a problem;
2. If Notes is installed before upgrading to High Sierra, then Notes will keep working fine upon upgrading the macOS. In testing on my own iMac, installing Notes before upgrading to High Sierra worked well, though, I did notice that occasionally, the background on some icons changed colors until Notes is restarted. Example, the image icon inside an Action Button;
3. Additionally, we observed the installation issue both on the iMac and MBP platforms, so the installer issue does not appear to be hardware related.
Technote on IBM Support for Notes on High Sierra
Issue Update
* IBM reported that the fix would be released on 25 October 2017
* As of 30 November, IBM is still working on a quality, stable, reliable update
* IBM promised me an ETA by Friday, 1 December with when the fix will be available for my team to test
* Although conjecture, I suspect the broad reaching changes High Sierra introduced are delaying IBM's release
* With my client, we opened a PMR on 2 October and immediately worked closely with IBM on a fix
Ibm Notes Mac High Sierra Leone
* We held (and continue) weekly meetings which include this PMR
* My direct communications with our assigned IBM L2 Support Technician are frequent and on-going
* It is import to note that IBM is also experiencing this issue and escalated internally through their own PMR
* I am not authorized to indicate how high or by whom, but know this matter is getting the correct attention inside IBM
Ibm Notes Mac High Sierra 10.12
Resolution Request
* My ask of IBM is to provide a stable reliable Notes 9.0.1 installer containing the latest IF12 patch
Ibm Notes Mac High Sierra 10.13
* That way we can do things in one shot, after waiting so longIbm Notes Mac High Sierra
* Honestly, we have not received a confirmation on whether they will provide just the installer or combine the patch, but that is our requestLet me know if you have any additional questions.
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