Portal, portlet, WebSphere, LMS, integration of information systems, WorkPlace, J2EE.

Increasing number of different information systems for management of universities including the application of LMS systems result in the need integration as well as the need of an uniform system with one login for any and all activities related to a successful study for students, pedagogical and other employees, including other persons interested in information. Portal meets these features. Portal represents the integration platform for both existing and newly implemented information systems. It is established based on the uniform modular authorization, which may be changed at the level of the administrator. System is established based on three layer architecture, which fully use the server services without putting a load to the client part. Subject matter concerns a platform represented by a group of integrated products, enabling effective user co-operation within the work processes. Present paper is focused to make clear the role and architecture for portal solutions, suitable for universities.