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10Chapter 10.Sametime-enabling portletsThis chapter covers the topic of integrating Sametime functionality within a portaland portlets. We describe the possibilities and approaches when usingSametime to enable instant collaboration within a portal framework. Using abasic portlet, we demonstrate two approaches to Sametime-enabling the namesand menu links within the portlet. One approach is to use the <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Web</strong>SphereCollaborative Components API, while the other approach leverages theSametime Links API.At a basic level, portlets can be considered as being similar to <strong>Web</strong> pages thatcan have instant collaboration capabilities. When developing with portlets,however, the developer has options and advantages that are not available forregular <strong>Web</strong> pages. We will cover these advantages in this chapter, while alsohighlighting advantages of each API and ultimately helping you to select the onethat best meets your business requirements.The following subjects are covered with this chapter:► <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Web</strong>Sphere Portal Server overview► <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Web</strong>Sphere Portal Server and Sametime► Sametime-enabling portlets using the <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Web</strong>Sphere Portal CollaborativeComponents.► Sametime-enabling portlets using the STLinks API© Copyright <strong>IBM</strong> Corp. 2003. All rights reserved. 273

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