Sun Java System Portal Server

Companion Software

Sun Java System Portal Server can be used alone or as a part of an integrated suite of software that offers a wide range of capabilities to help enterprises meet their business objectives. It is a component of the following software suites:

Sun Java Sytem Application Platform Suite

Sun Java System Application Platform helps companies align IT business objectives and maximize value by providing for quick assembly of communities and data sharing through a service-oriented architecture. The Application Platform also includes Sun Java System Portal Server, Sun Java System Access Manager (limited license), Sun Java Studio Creator, and Sun Java Studio Enterprise

Sun Java System Composite Application Platform Suite

Sun Java System Composite Application Platform Suite (Java CAPS) is a comprehensive suite that can help enterprises create composite applications from existing investments as well as deliver new business services with a lower total cost of ownership

Sun Java Enterprise System

Sun Java Enterprise System is a suite of integrated products that reduces complexity, lowers the cost of acquiring and managing infrastructure software and related services, and offers greater flexibility for the enterprise

You can evaluate which of these Suites is the best fit for your needs using this comparison chart. Additionally, you can choose which Web container (either Application Server or Web Server, both of which are included in all three Suites listed above) to use to deploy Portal Server.

• For implementations that do not require the Portal Server to run on a J2EE-compliant platform, Web Server provides a high-performing and lightweight servlet container for deploying Portal Server. A restricted-use license for Web Server is included with a Portal Server license
• For more robust implementations (for example, where Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) are required or where high availability is vital), Application Server would be the right choice. It provides a best-in-class, J2EE-compliant platform for deploying Portal Server

Sun Java System Access Manager

Access Manager provides open, standards-based access control, single sign-on, and federation services that help control costs and minimize the security risks of conducting business more openly and enable a seamless experience for portal users. Access Manager is bundled with the Portal Server license and is also a component of the Java Enterprise System, Application Platform Suite (limited license), and Java CAPS.

Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition

Directory Server Enterprise Edition (DSEE) is a secure, highly available, scalable, and easy-to-manage directory infrastructure that effectively manages identities in growing and dynamic environments. DSEE is bundled with the Portal Server license and is also a component of the Java Enterprise System, Application Platform Suite (limited license), and Java CAPS.

Companion Services

Sun has a range of licensing and support plans to fit your needs.

Sun Software Service Plans

Sun Software Service Plans provide comprehensive support for your Sun software and offer additional proactive features such as a dedicated customer service team and interoperability support

Sun Developer Expert Assistance

Sun Developer Expert Assistance provides developers with Web-based programming advice and technical assistance directly from Sun support engineers on a per-incident or unlimited support basis

Sun Developer Service Plans

Sun Developer Service Plans help you reduce project risk by providing developers with code-level support, programming assistance and support for Sun developer tools, as well as Sun training/education credits

Sun Software Service Plans for Developer Tools

Sun Software Service Plans for Developer Tools offer complete support for Sun developer tools so you can concentrate on revenue-generating projects, not fixing problems

Companion Hardware

Portal Server runs on Sun-comparable workstations or servers, such as SPARC or x86, that run Solaris or Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Sun offers a wide range of servers that will help ensure top performance of Portal Server, including:

Sun Fire T1000 servers

Sun Fire T1000 servers provide maximum throughput and power savings, all in a tiny footprint. The T1000 is the right server if you need massive, horizontal scalability and extreme rack mount compute density

Sun SPARC Enterprise T2000 servers

Sun SPARC Enterprise T2000 servers deliver record- setting performance and the highest levels of eco-efficiency. Ideal for the consolidation of existing x86/RISC Web, application and database servers, the T2000 is also a great foundation for building out a Web 2.0 infrastructure

Sun Fire X2100 M2 servers

Sun Fire X2100 M2 servers are the leading price/performance solution for high performance computing, Web infrastructure and application development. The X2100 provides record-breaking performance up to 64% higher than comparable systems

Sun Fire X2200 M2 servers

Sun Fire X2200 M2 servers are the highest performing and most energy efficient 4-way x64 servers. With up to twice the memory capacity and network connectivity, it enables users to do more with less - carry out heavy workloads or process large data sets

Sun Fire X4100 servers

Sun Fire X4100 servers are energy-efficient one to four-way x64 1 RU servers powered by one or two dual-core or single-core AMD Opteron processors. This compact power-saver delivers high performance and more network expandability than any other major competitor

Sun Fire X4200 servers

Sun Fire X4200 servers offer pure growth potential and speed in an x64 2 RU rack server. Specifically designed to help build a strong foundation for a large-scale deployment, X4200 servers have virtually unmatched flexibility