What is 'Portal Archive file' in SAP EP-PIN - Portal Infrastructure?

Portal Archive file - Overview

• Component: EP-PIN

• Component Name: Portal Infrastructure

• Description: The distribution format of a portal component file extension: *.par. It is a zip file with a defined directory structure containing descriptive data as well as Java classes and other files e.g.- .html, *.gif, etc..

Portal Archive file - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Portal Archive File (PAR) is a file format used by the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) to store and manage portal content. It is a compressed file that contains all the necessary information for a portal page, including the page layout, content, and navigation. The PAR file can be used to deploy portal content across multiple systems or to back up existing portal content. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The PAR file can be used to deploy portal content across multiple systems or to back up existing portal content. To deploy a PAR file, you must first create the PAR file in the EP-PIN Portal Infrastructure. Once created, the PAR file can be imported into any other system with the same version of EP-PIN. To back up existing portal content, you can export the PAR file from the EP-PIN Portal Infrastructure and save it in a secure location. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a PAR file, make sure to include all necessary information for the page, such as page layout, content, and navigation. This will ensure that when you deploy the PAR file, all of the necessary information is included. Additionally, make sure to save your PAR files in a secure location when backing up existing portal content. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using Portal Archive Files (PAR), please refer to SAP Help Portal