Introduction

Who Should Read This Book

This guide is written for Solaris system administrators. It explains all administrative tasks for IntelliPortal servers. It assumes that you are familiar with the Java development environment, object-oriented programming, and with IntelliPortal concepts and facilities. It also assumes that you are familiar with Oracle database administration concepts.

How This Book Is Organized

• Getting Started contains a description of the server as well as installation requirements and technical specifications.
• Installing Server Software explains how to install all server-related software including digital certificates, and IntelliPortal tools and documentation.
• Using the Server Administrator explains how to use the Server Administrator tool to manage the server, start/stop transmitters, etc.
• Configuring Channels and Datafeeds explains how to add and configure datafeeds and channels so that they can communicate and pass information.
• Frequently Asked Questions provides a list of answers to commonly asked questions.

Conventions Used in This Book

This Courier typewriter font is used to indicate Java classes, methods, and other code-related elements.

Technical Support

MECA Software is committed to providing the service and support needed to build, install, and manage your IntelliPortal environment. For information about service programs, or for technical support or training, contact MECA online or call your account representative.

Related Publications

In addition to this Server Administrator Guide, you may want to refer to the following IntelliPortal documents for more information. These publications are available on the installation CD-ROM in HTML or Adobe PDF format.

• Installation Checklist - shows the basic steps you need to follow in order to install IntelliPortal.
• Channel Developer Guide - explains all aspects of channel development, including how to write and publish Java channels and HTML channels, how to write adapters that interface with external data sources, and how to use the IntelliPortal tools.
• Concepts and Facilities Guide - describes the conceptual framework behind IntelliPortal and explains how to successfully exploit key features.
• Client Customization Guide - explains how to brand and customize the IntelliPortal client application.