This book is for first-time users of Enterprise Portal – Information Edition 6.1, or for users upgrading from Enterprise Portal – Information Edition 6.0.
Use this book to learn about the features in this release:
Chapter 1, “Developer Features,” decribes new functionality in Web Studio (formerly “Portal Studio).
To learn about new Portal Interface features, see the Portal Interface User’s Guide, which is on the product’s Technical Library CD.
Enterprise Portal documentation The following Enterprise Portal documents are available on the Getting Started CD:
The Enterprise Portal – Information Edition installation guide for your platform explains how to install the Enterprise Portal – Information Edition software.
The Enterprise Portal – Information Edition release bulletin for your platform contains last-minute information not documented elsewhere.
Enterprise Portal online documentation The following Enterprise Portal – Information Edition documents are available in PDF and DynaText format on the Enterprise Portal – Information Edition Technical Library CD:
The Enterprise Portal Developer’s Guide includes development topics for Enterprise Portal components, Portal Interface portlets, and Java Template Framework pages.
The Portal Interface User’s Guide describes the Portal Interface user interface and how to use Portal Interface to build and manage your enterprise’s portal.
The Enterprise Portal – Information Edition Feature Guide provides an overview of features included in Enterprise Portal 6.1 – Information Edition.
jConnect™ for JDBC™ documents Enterprise Portal – Information Edition includes the jConnect for JDBC driver to allow JDBC access to Sybase database servers and gateways. The Programmer’s Reference jConnect for JDBC is included on the Enterprise Portal – Information Edition Technical Library CD.
Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the Sybase Technical Library CD, and the Technical Library Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:
The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins and installation guides in PDF format, and may also contain other documents or updated information not included on the Technical Library CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader (downloadable at no charge from the Adobe Web site, using a link provided on the CD).
The Technical Library CD contains product manuals and is included with your software. The DynaText reader (included on the Technical Library CD) allows you to access technical information about your product in an easy-to-use format.
Refer to the Technical Library Installation Guide in your documentation package for instructions on installing and starting the Technical Library.
The Technical Library Product Manuals Web site is an HTML version of the Technical Library CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.
To access the Technical Library Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Select Products from the navigation bar on the left.
Select a product name from the product list and click Go.
Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web
site (including support pages)
Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.
Finding the latest information on EBFs and software
maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. Enter user name and password information, if prompted (for existing Web accounts) or create a new account (a free service).
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go.
Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
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Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.
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