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Introduction
August 2005
Get an overview of the entire series -- including the rationale, intended audience, and a description of each of the articles that make up the series.
Part 1: Getting started
August 2005
Get an overview of issues that teams face when starting a new portal project and some initial first steps to take. Learn about the types of portals and how the type of portal you choose can influence your planning. You are also introduced to several tools, including a portlet matrix and content map, which you can use to plan and set up your own portal.
Part 2: Conducting a portal workshop
September 2005
Find out about the benefits of a portal workshop, where all stakeholders come together to plan the portal's requirements, features, and high-level architecture.
Part 3: Estimating and tracking
November 2005
See how to estimate project tasks and keep your portal project on track.
Part 4: Portal and component design
January 2006
Learn portal, portlet, and content management design considerations and best practices. Download a template that you can use to document your design.
Part 5: Developing, building, and deploying the portal
June 2006
Design your processes and set up your environments for developing, building, and deploying your portal.
Part 6: Administering and maintaining the portal
June 2007
This last part in the series discusses ongoing support and administration of a portal, including required roles, skills and training, and how to plan for governance of your production system.
developerWorks WebSphere Portal zone: Find more resources to help you develop portals and portlets.
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