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

Service Archive file - Overview

• Component: EP-PIN

• Component Name: Portal Infrastructure

• Description: The distribution format of a portal service. It is a zip archive having a *.zar extension with a defined directory structure and it contains a descriptor file, called service.xml, as well as Java classes and other files.

Service Archive file - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A Service Archive file (SAR) is a file format used by the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) to store and deploy portal components. It is a compressed file that contains all the necessary files and resources for a portal component, such as web pages, images, and other resources. The SAR file is used to deploy the component to the EP-PIN Portal Infrastructure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To deploy a portal component using a SAR file, you must first create the SAR file. This can be done using the SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio or the SAP Portal Content Studio. Once the SAR file is created, it can be uploaded to the EP-PIN Portal Infrastructure using the EP-PIN Deployment Manager. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a SAR file, make sure to include all necessary files and resources for the portal component. This will ensure that the component can be deployed correctly. Additionally, make sure to test the component before deploying it to ensure that it works as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and deploying SAR files, please refer to the SAP Enterprise Portal documentation. Additionally, you can find more information on the EP-PIN Portal Infrastructure in the SAP NetWeaver documentation.