1 Sep

Alfresco Record Management

Record is different with Document, that why we need different approach to handle record. Record and Document Comparison:
Document Management Record Management
File structure changes overtime, built by users Rigid Classification scheme, defined by the organization
Created any time for any purpose Created as a part of a business process or transaction
Can edited as time goes on Once declared as a record, it must not change
Can be deleted any time by the users Disimpan untuk dipertahankan selama periode waktu Retained for predetermined time periods br>
Alfresco as Document Management System, also has module for Electronic Filing/Record Management. Some functionalities of Alfresco Record Management :
  • Retention & Disposition
  • Hold/Freeze, Transfer
  • File Plan : Create any categories
  • Handle electronic & non electronic Records
  • Record Search & Report
  • Audit Trail
  • Permission Setting
  • Metadata
  • Declare email as record
  • Integration with Alfresco Document Management System/Enterprise Content Management
  • Online Preview
  • User based Custom Functionality :
    • Metadata
    • Event
    • Disposition Steps
    • Search Result Fields
    • Role
 

31 Aug

Media Preview Configuration in Alfresco Share

Media Preview Configuration in Alfresco
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Screenshot:



Media Preview 1 in Alfresco Share

Environment : Alfresco 3.4D, Windows Server 2008

Installation and Configuration Steps:

1. Download file media-preview.jar
http://code.google.com/p/share-extras/downloads/detail?name=media-preview-0.2.jar&can=2&q=

2. Create lib directory in "tomcat/shared" directory, so the directory structure will be like this : tomcat/shared/lib

3. Copy "media-preview.jar" to "tomcat/shared/lib" directory

4. Install FFmpeg on Windows, adjust whether you use 32 bit or 64 bit installer.
http://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/

5. On "alfresco-global.properties" file, add this line:

ffmpeg.exe=C:\Program Files\FFmpeg\ffmpeg.exe
ffmpeg.base=C:\Program Files\FFmpeg

6. To add the log content for this, add this configuration on file "webapps/alfresco/WEB-INF/classes/log4j.properties" :

log4j.logger.org.alfresco.util.exec.RuntimeExec=debug
log4j.logger.org.alfresco.repo.content.transform=debug
log4j.logger.org.alfresco.repo.thumbnail=debug

7. Restart Alfresco

8. Login to Alfresco Share

Environment : Alfresco 3.4D, Centos 5

Langkah-langkah instalasi dan konfigurasi:

1. Download file media-preview.jar
http://code.google.com/p/share-extras/downloads/detail?name=media-preview-0.2.jar&can=2&q=

2. Create lib directory in "tomcat/shared" directory, so the directory structure will be like this : tomcat/shared/lib

3. Copy file media-preview.jar to "tomcat/shared/lib"

4. Install FFmpeg with x264, installation steps:

-    Download x264-snapshot-20110817-2245
-    Chmod +x x264-snapshot-20110817-2245
-    cd x264-snapshot-20110817-2245
-    ./configure --enable-shared
-    ./configure --disable-asm
-    make
-    make install
-    ldconfig

-    yum install subversion
-    svn checkout svn://svn.mplayerhq.hu/ffmpeg/trunk ffmpeg
-    cd ffmpeg/
-    ./configure --enable-libx264 --enable-gpl --enable-shared --disable-yasm
-    make
-    make install
-    ldconfig
-    whereis ffmpeg

5. In alfresco-global.properties add:

### FFMPEG
ffmpeg.exe=/usr/local/bin/ffmpeg

6. To add the log content for this, add this configuration on file "webapps/alfresco/WEB-INF/classes/log4j.properties" :

log4j.logger.org.alfresco.util.exec.RuntimeExec=debug
log4j.logger.org.alfresco.repo.content.transform=debug
log4j.logger.org.alfresco.repo.thumbnail=debug

7. Restart Alfresco


8. Login to Alfresco
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Reference:
http://code.google.com/p/share-extras/wiki/MediaPreviews

31 Aug

File Deletion Mechanism in Alfresco Document Management System

File Deletion Mechanism in Alfresco Document Management System :
  • When user delete files, it will go directly to the Recycle Bin/Deleted Items. And it will remain there forever until user/admin permanently delete from : Profile in the "Manage Deleted Items" section
  • After that, the physical file will still exist in "alf_data/contentstore" directory. Only after passing system.content.orphanProtectDays (in repository.properties), physical files will be moved from "alf_data/contentstore" directory to "alf_data/contentstore.deleted" directory. The default value is 14 days.
  • After that the admin manually/automatically using scheduler can erase the contents of "alf_data/contentstore.deleted " directory

It's a bit tricky, since Alfresco is designed handle file deletion carefully.

Some values that need to be adjusted in repository.properties:
  • system.content.orphanProtectDays is the duration how many days deleted files will be moved from "contentstore" directory to "contentstore.deleted" directory
  • system.content.orphanCleanup.cronExpression = 0 0 4 * * ? means the scheduler will run every morning at 4.

29 Jul

Alfresco Meetup, Jakarta - Indonesia

Alfresco Meetup, Jakarta, Indonesia has been regularly held every month since June 2011.

The first meeting was held on June 9, 2001 with discussion topic :
  • Introduction to ECM/Document Management
  • Introduction to Alfresco
  • What distinguishes the Alfresco to other products or vendors

The second meeting was held on July 14, 2011 discussion topics:
  • Alfresco Web Scripts Best Practices

An upcoming meeting held on August 4, 2011, 7-9 PM with discussion topic:
  • The introduction of workflow
  • Basic workflow creation
  • Case studies

Venue:
Elite Club Meeting Room, Epicentrum,
Kompleks Epicentrum, Rasuna Said Kav C22
Jakarta, Indonesia
(the venua is right behind Pasar Festival)
 
The speaker in this meetup is the founder of Softbless Solutions.

The same information could be viewed at :
http://www.meetup.com/Alfresco/Jakarta-ID/298511/

25 Jul

Alfresco Training - End User and Administrator Training, 8-9 Agustus 2011

Summary
Alfresco is web based Enterprise Content Management system, initiated by John Newton since 2005, one of the Documentum Co-founders. Alfresco has been entered into the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management category. Today Alfresco has been implemented in more than 5000 companies.
Alfresco is able to handle large-scale content management to millions of content. This training will equip participants about the concept of Enterprise Content Management, and the concept of Alfresco in particular, including the use and administration of Alfresco.

Schedule
Training will be held on : 8-9 Agutus 2011 at 8.30 AM-4 PM

Location
Training will be held at PT Softbless Solutions office, Komp Perkantoran Mitra Matraman Blok A2 no 11, Jl Matraman Raya no 148, Jakarta Timur.

Facility
Participants will get manual, dinner, and certificate from Softbless.

About trainer
  • Tiur Lumban Gaol, Softbless, is a Certified Alfresco Trainer, has 3 years experience in Enterprise Content Management implementantions including ELO Document Management System and Alfresco Enterprise Content Management System..
  • Togu Muara Sianturi, Softbless, has been involved in numerous projects Alfresco implementation, specializing in infrastructure configuration for Alfresco.

Investment
The training will cost Rp 2.750.000.
Early Bird Fee : Rp 2.500.000, for payment before 1st August 2011
Payment must be received 3 days before the training

Capacity
Maximum capacity : 8 persons, there is no minimum capacity.

How to register
  • Fill in registration form on : https://www.softbless.com/content/Alfresco-training-registration
  • Tranfer payment to :
    • BCA, Account No: 342-8777877, PT Softbless Solutions
  • Payment must be received 3 days before the training
  • Cancellation fee :
    • 100% less than 4 working days
    • 50% more than 4 working days

Syllabus     

Training for  End User (Day 1):
  • Alfresco Concept Introduction
  • Space and Content Ownership & Management
  • Rules, Aspect, Category Concept
  • Check In-Check Out
  • Versioning
  • Running Workflow and Collaboration
  • Simple and Advanced Searching
  • Alfresco Share introduction

Administrator Training(Day 2):
  • Installing and setting up Alfresco
  • Configuring the repository
  • Configuring the file system
  • Troubleshooting the system
  • Maintenance, Migration and Security
  • Exporting and importing
  • Backing up and restoring the system
  • Security and permissions
  • Bonus - Alfresco Customization for :
    • Domain Model
    • Web Client Configuration    

Contact Person : 
For more information, please contact :
  • Tuti Izzati, email : tuti@softbless.com, phone : (021)85918058-59
  • Tiur Lumban Gaol, email : tiur@softbless.com, phone : (021)85918058-59, HP : 0818181183

Remarks : 
Participants must bring their own laptop with wireless connectivity. Softbless does not provide PC for participant

28 Mar

Alfresco Training - End User and Administrator Training, 20-21 April 2011

Summary
Alfresco is web based Enterprise Content Management system, initiated by John Newton since 2005, one of the Documentum Co-founders. Alfresco has been entered into the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management category. Today Alfresco has been implemented in more than 5000 companies.
Alfresco is able to handle large-scale content management to millions of content. This training will equip participants about the concept of Enterprise Content Management, and the concept of Alfresco in particular, including the use and administration of Alfresco.

Schedule
Training will be held on : 20-21 April 2011 at 9AM-5PM

Location
Training will be held at PT Softbless Solutions office, Komp Perkantoran Mitra Matraman Blok A2 no 11, Jl Matraman Raya no 148, Jakarta Timur.

Facility
Participants will get manual, snack, lunch, and certificate from Softbless.

About trainer
  • Tiur Lumban Gaol, Softbless, is a Certified Alfresco Trainer, has 3 years experience in Enterprise Content Management implementantions including ELO Document Management System and Alfresco Enterprise Content Management System..
  • Togu Muara Sianturi, Softbless, has been involved in numerous projects Alfresco implementation, specializing in infrastructure configuration for Alfresco.

Investment
The training will cost Rp 2.500.000.
Early Bird Fee : Rp 2.000.000, for payment before 13 April 2011
Payment must be received 3 days before the training

Capacity
Maximum capacity : 8 persons.

How to register
  • Fill in registration form on : https://www.softbless.com/content/Alfresco-training-registration
  • Tranfer payment (Rp 2.000.000) to :
    • Bukopin, Account No: 100.0270.420, PT Softbless Solutions
    • BCA, Account No: 3461598101, Tiur Lumban Gaol
  • Payment must be received 3 days before the training
  • Cancellation fee :
    • 100% less than 4 working days
    • 50% more than 4 working days

Syllabus     

Training for  End User (Day 1):
  • Alfresco Concept Introduction
  • Space and Content Ownership & Management
  • Rules, Aspect, Category Concept
  • Check In-Check Out
  • Versioning
  • Running Workflow and Collaboration
  • Simple and Advanced Searching
  • Alfresco Share introduction

Administrator Training(Day 2):
  • Installing and setting up Alfresco
  • Configuring the repository
  • Configuring the file system
  • Troubleshooting the system
  • Maintenance, Migration and Security
  • Exporting and importing
  • Backing up and restoring the system
  • Security and permissions
  • Bonus - Alfresco Customization for :
    • Domain Model
    • Web Client Configuration    

Contact Person : 
For more information, please contact :
  • Tuti Izzati, email : tuti@softbless.com, phone : (021)85918058-59
  • Tiur Lumban Gaol, email : tiur@softbless.com, phone : (021)85918058-59, HP : 0818181183

Remarks : 
Participants must bring their own laptop with wireless connectivity. Softbless does not provide PC for participant

20 Feb

Tool to make Custom Model in Alfresco

In one of the ECM implementation - Alfresco - we need to implement content type and document metadata that have been designed previously.

There are about 24 types of documents, and there are about 100 metadata that need to be built in Alfresco. Of the 100 about metadata, there are several properties that are shared properties. If calculated, each document type on average has 15 metadata.

If using conventional methods, we estimate it will take about 1 week to make it. Then we try to find a way or tool that can be used to shorten the construction time, and we found SIDE-Labs. Sidelabs is an IDE that can be used developers to design custom models, and even workflow in Alfresco. By using the SIDE-Labs, we will save much time on custom model development.

Finally it only take 1 day to make 24 content types and approximately 100 metadata. For comparison, a web-client-config-custom.xml have around 1700 lines of code, and customModel.xml has about 2300 codes. Imagine if developers have to do it conventionally.

So if you plan to do in-house development with Alfresco, and you have a lot of types of documents, we strongly recommend to use the SIDE-Labs as a tool.