The new document locking functionality in Notes/Domino 6 can alleviate save and replication conflicts in your environment. Before you deploy it, however, there are some new issues and requirements to address. To help you make informed decisions for a successful implementation, this article explains the out-of-the-box functionality, what’s happening behind the scenes when documents are locked and unlocked, things to watch out for, and what you still need to customize. The accompanying demonstration database includes sample code for applying and removing locks, a lock decay solution, and a check-in/checkout solution for effective document locking on the Web.