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Definition: portal server


(1) A network server that deploys portal services to a public website or internal intranet. See portal.

(2) An application that is used to develop, deliver and maintain a Web portal. It includes a variety of tools and functions, including user authentication, identity management, a search facility and content aggregation capabilities. User personalization may also be a feature, which lets people customize their own Web pages. See portal.