Sun Java System Portal Server
| Company type | Software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Enterprise software |
| Parent | Sun Microsystems |
The Sun Java System Portal Server forms an integral part of the Sun Java Platform, Enterprise Edition, designed to address a wide range of enterprise computing requirements.
This Portal Server allows administrators to create portal pages that are accessible throughout an organization, tailored according to individual user identities.
At its foundation, the framework complies with the Java Specification Request (JSR) 168 and 286 Java Portlet specification standards as well as the Web Services for Remote Portlets (WSRP) 1.0 protocol. Portlet development is facilitated through tools such as NetBeans IDE or other open standards, while design applications like Dreamweaver are employed for crafting themes and skins. Content integration into portals is managed by administrators using portlets, WSRP consumers, or alternative solutions.
Version 7.2, the most recent release, introduces a modular architecture featuring capabilities including:
- Security
- Mobility
- Community functionalities
- Enterprise-level Search
- Content delivery based on identity
- Collaboration
- Integration with business systems
- Secure Remote Access utilizing AES
- Desktop Design Tool
- Delegated Administration
- Installer for Enterprise Edition
- Support for GlassFish V2 / Application Server 9.1
- Integration with SharePoint
- CMS Portlet and CMS Framework
- Compatibility with JSR286 / Portlet Container 2.0
- Support for WSRP 1.0
- Incorporation of Google Gadgets
- Workflow APIs and interchange formats
- JSF Portlet Bridge 1.2
- Development environments support for NetBeans and Eclipse
OpenPortal
During the 2007 JavaOne conference, the Sun Java System Portal Server team rebranded its portal-related open source community as the OpenPortal Community.
Partnership with Liferay
At the 2008 edition of JavaOne, Sun and Liferay revealed a strategic alliance merging technologies from both organizations to advance web aggregation and presentation capabilities. The initial outputs from this collaborative codebase effort are Liferay Portal 5 and Sun’s Project WebSynergy.