Preface

The Sun Java^TM System Portal Server Release Note Supplement explains in detail how to install or upgrade to this version of the software and post installation configuration, discusses the new psadmin command line utilities that can be used to perform the basic duties of administrating the Portal Server software, describes the new inter-portlet feature, and includes reference material for the administration tag library.

Who Should Use This Book

This book includes information including new features and enhancements in the Portal Server software and is meant for administrators and other individuals installing and using this version of the product.

Before You Read This Book

Before you read this book, see the Sun Java System Portal Server 7 2005Q4 Release Notes.

How This Book Is Organized

Chapters 1 through 4 describe how to install, upgrade, configure, and uninstall the software.

Chapters 5 through 12 include some essential post-installation tasks.

Chapter 13 describes how to create a new portal and populate the portal with sample data.

Chapters 14 through 18 provides instructions for installing certain collaboration portlets on the Communities Sample.

Chapters 19 through 35 describes the psadmin command-line utility subcommands.

Chapter 36 discusses the new inter-portlet communication support.

Chapter 37 describes the administration tag library.

Chapters 38 and 39 describe file and operations format for the PAR subcommands.

Default Paths and File Names

The following table describes the default paths and file names used in this Release Note Supplement.

Table P–1 Default Paths and File Names

Term	Description
PortalServer-base	Represents the base installation directory for a previous version of Portal Server. The software default base installation and product directory depends on your specific platform:  SolarisTM systems /opt
PortalServer7–base	Represents the base installation directory for this version of Portal Server. The software default base installation and product directory depends on your specific platform:  SolarisTM systems /opt
AccessManager-base	Represents the base installation directory for Sun Java System Access Manager. The Access Manager default base installation and product directory depends on your specific platform:  Solaris systems: /opt/SUNWam
DirectoryServer-base	Represents the base installation directory for Sun Java System Directory Server. Refer to the product documentation for the specific path name.
ApplicationServer-base	Represents the base installation directory for Sun Java System Application Server. Refer to the product documentation for the specific path name.
WebServer-base	Represents the base installation directory for Sun Java System Web Server, or BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 SP2. Refer to the product documentation for the specific path name.

Related Third-Party Web Site References

Third-party URLs are referenced in this document and provide additional, related information.

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Documentation, Support, and Training

Sun Function	URL	Description
Documentation	http://www.sun.com/documentation/	Download PDF and HTML documents, and order printed documents
Support and Training	http://www.sun.com/supportraining/	Obtain technical support, download patches, and learn about Sun courses

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.

Table P–2 Typographic Conventions

Typeface or Symbol	Meaning	Example
AaBbCc123	The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output	Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail.
AaBbCc123	What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output	machine_name% su Password:
aabbcc123	Placeholder: replace with a real name or value	The command to remove a file is rm filename.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. Perform a patch analysis. Do not save the file. [Note that some emphasized items appear bold online.]

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.

Table P–3 Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell prompt	machine_name%
C shell superuser prompt	machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt	$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt	#