What is content federation in SAP EP-PIN-GP - Global Portal?

SAP Term: content federation

• Component: EP-PIN-GP

• Component Name: Global Portal

• Description: A type of federated portal network comprising two or more portal installations, whereby one portal functions as the log-on portal for all users and the remaining portals function as content producers for the log-on portal the consumer portal.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Content federation is a feature of the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) Global Portal (GP) component that allows users to access content from multiple sources in a single view. It enables users to access content from different systems, such as SAP NetWeaver Portal, SAP Business Suite, and other third-party systems, in a unified way. Content federation also allows users to search for content across multiple systems and to access content from different sources in a single view. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Content federation can be used to access content from multiple sources in a single view. To do this, users must first configure the EP-PIN-GP Global Portal component to enable content federation. This can be done by setting up the Content Federation Service (CFS) and configuring the Content Federation Connectors (CFCs). Once configured, users can access content from different sources in a single view by using the Content Federation Service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the Content Federation Service and Connectors, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary settings are configured correctly. This includes setting up the correct authentication methods and ensuring that all of the necessary permissions are set up correctly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary connectors are configured correctly so that users can access content from different sources in a single view. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on content federation and how to configure it, please refer to the SAP Enterprise Portal Global Portal documentation. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide more detailed information on how to configure content federation for SAP Enterprise Portal Global Portal.