Open and Secure Modes

You can run Portal Server in open mode or secure mode, with or without Sun Java System Portal Server Secure Remote Access server.

In open mode, Portal Server is installed without the Secure Remote Access server. The typical public portal runs without secure access using HTTP or HTTPS.

In secure mode, Portal Server is installed with the Secure Remote Access server. Secure mode provides end users with secure remote access to required intranet file systems and applications. Only the IP address of the Gateway is published to the Internet.