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: Managed through the NotesSQL Authentication List Manager (Nsql_ALM.exe) , which maps Windows users to specific Notes ID files and their corresponding passwords.
: If the connection fails, use the NotesSQL Authentication List Manager to explicitly add your Notes User ID to the allowed list. lotus notessql 206 driver top
: Full alignment with standard ODBC API frameworks.
| Component | Requirement | |------------------------|-------------------------------------| | OS | Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 | | Notes/Domino Version | 5.x, 6.x, 7.x | | ODBC Driver Manager | Microsoft ODBC 3.5+ | | Bitness | 32-bit primarily (limited 64-bit) | In 2025-2026, you may seek modern alternatives
The driver relies on core Notes client files (like nnotes.dll ). You must add your Lotus Notes installation path to your Windows System Environment Variables: Open > Environment Variables . Locate the PATH variable and click Edit.
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This is officially the by HCL themselves, as noted in their knowledge base and community forums.