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What's new in HCL Connections 8.0 CR8

Find out about features that are new or updated in this release of HCL Connections.

What's New in HCL Connections 8.0 CR8 and Component Pack 8 CR8

HCL Connections 8.0 CR8 Fix List

System requirements

  • Refer to the HCL Connections 8.0 CR8 System Requirements.

  • For the Connections 8.0 CR8 Component Pack, see Prerequisites for Component Pack.

    Note

    For deployments using HCL Connections Component Pack 8.0 CR5 or above (new or upgraded), IBM WebSphere 8.5.5 Fix Pack 24 or above, which has an updated Java version is required. Otherwise enabling SSL for Metrics will fail, as the Java version prior to Fix Pack 24 cannot open the keystore built by the newer Java.

In this App Search feature

The In this App Search functionality allows users to refine queries by specific content types, providing focused results within Blogs, Forums, and Wikis for a streamlined and efficient search experience. Refer to In this App Search for details.

Notification bell enhancements

The notification bell in HCL Connections has been improved to provide a more efficient and informative experience. With the updated functionality, users can now more easily stay on top of important updates, manage notifications effectively, and navigate between different notification views. Refer to Keeping up with notifications for details.

Disable the Sametime automatic logon feature

The automatic logon feature to Sametime can now be disabled within HCL connections by making minor configuration changes, see the note towards the end of Adding Sametime awareness through the Sametime server

A powerful editing experience in HCL Connections

A new release of TinyMCE Editor v6.8 is now available. The TinyMCE Editor is an alternative, rich-text editor that provides extra features and extensive customization options to users. To install, refer to Optional: Installing and configuring Tiny Editors for HCL Connections.

Interested in Connections Mobile?

Check out the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android for the latest information and release. Refer to HCL Connections Mobile product documentation for additional information.