To get started, request the observer or
contributor role in the OpenPortal project. This gives the details ...
https://portal.dev.java.net/public/GetInvolved.html
You can grab the source from the project's subversion repo:
https://portal.dev.java.net/source/browse/portal
The build instructions are here:
http://wiki.portal.java.net/Wiki.jsp?page=PortalBuildInstructions
And the install instructions:
http://wiki.portal.java.net/Wiki.jsp?page=PortalInstallInstructions
Windows is still flaky it is best to start with Linux or Solaris at this point.
And finally, subscribe to the users and dev aliases:
https://portal.dev.java.net/servlets/ProjectMailingListList
The OpenPortal developers are happy to start answering
your questions and help you get involved in the project.
For those who want to take a closer look at the building blocks of Portal Server and the technology that powers this wonderful product, there is a very handy document in the Portal Server 7.1 document collection.
This will give a fair idea to someone who wants to evaluate Portal
Server prior to installing and testing the product. The Sun Java System Portal Server 7.1 Technical Overview explains quickly the major features Portal Server.
