Part I includes the following chapters:
During the architecture phase, you design and plan the configuration of your portal. For example, you can create a detailed specification outlining the requirements for your portal, the specific portlets you require, where those portlets will be hosted, and how they will communicate and interact with one another. You might also consider the deployment strategy for your portal. Security is another consideration for the portal architect.
For a view of how the tasks in this section relate to the overall portal life cycle, refer to the WebLogic Portal Overview.