Sun Java System Portal Server Desktop Online Help
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Using Channels

The Sun Java System Portal Desktop channels provide you with secure access to your computer from any computer with internet access.

Each of the channels visible on your desktop has a title bar with the name of the channel (for example, User Information, Applications, Notes) and a set of buttons that allow you to configure the presentation of your Portal Desktop.

The the buttons might include (from left) Minimize, Help, Edit, Detach, and Remove features.


Note

Before you begin using some of the channels on your Desktop, verify that the settings in the User Information channel are correct. Some of your Desktop applications require identity and mail server information.


Minimize – hides or shows the channel content. When the channel is minimized, only the toolbar is visible and the Minimize button is replaced with a Maximize button to redisplay the content.

Help – provides help for that channel.

Edit – provides a way for you to customize the settings for that channel. Not all channels can be edited, and therefore do not include an edit button.

Detach – separates the channel from your Portal Desktop and allows you to move it separately on your screen.

Remove - removes the channel from your Portal Desktop. To restore it, edit your Content (from the link in the Portal Desktop header or footer).

The Portal Server provides the following sample channels, which are used by the sample Desktops that come with the Portal Server product.


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