Walter Hardy's Blog

In this article I detail how I install the Sun Java System Portal Server, Version 7.1, Update 1, on a Solaris 10 x86 Sun server. Although I run into a couple of snags, I’d like to point out how simple this process is. One of the advantages of Sun’s portal server over competitive products is that the installation process completely automates the integration of the Portal Server, Application Server, Directory Server, Access Manager and other required components. Additional information can be found in the Sun Developers Network (SDN) article: Installing Sun Java Portal Server 7.1. My article details some issues in following the above-referenced article, as it does not describe the latest release. The article above does cover the installation of Application Server 8.1 (which I do not cover here) and is a good reference for any additional information you may need during your installation process.

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Portals provide new levels of functionality and productivity for the enterprise. They allow users and groups to work together easily and securely. Why? They provide members with powerful desktop tools that ease collaboration on many levels, help manage workflow, and give developers the tools they need to build new applications.

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