The Java Portlet Specification, 2.0 (JSR 286) adds new features like events, public render parameters, resource serving, and portlet filtering.

Portlet Container 2.0 Beta that is part Java Application Platform SDK Update 3 beta provides a preview of these new features as defined in the JSR 286 Public Draft 1.

Link to resources and docs for Portlet Container 2.0 Beta Component

• Release Notes
• Installation Instructions
• Article: Understanding the Portlet Container 2.0 Beta Software
• Screencast: Learn how to deploy and test portlets using the Portlet Container

The Java Application Platform SDK Update 3 Beta also includes Web Services for Remote Portlets (WSRP) 1.0 Beta.

Netbeans Portlet Pack 2.0 Beta is available that helps developers to develop, deploy and test portlets on the Portlet Container 2.0 Beta.