Use to specify which of the security roles defined for the application (in web.xml) are used by the current portlet.
Security roles enable you to set tiered levels of access to the portlet. For example, a user with View permissions can view the portlet but cannot edit it. A user with Customize permissions can customize portlet settings. A user with Manage permissions can perform all available functions associated with the portlet. The portlet developer provides the logic that defines the permissions and limitations of these roles.
Element | Description |
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Name |
Select the portlet with which you want to work.
Add Click to create a new portlet in the application. This launches the Create JSR 286 Java Portlet wizard. Remove Click to delete the currently selected portlet. |
Name |
Edit the name of the portlet. |
Class |
Edit the name of the class for the portlet or click the Browse Classes icon to select an existing portlet class. The class must have a valid Java name. |
Security Tab
Use this tab to assign security roles to the selected portlet.
Element | Description |
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Transport Guarantee |
Select the requirements for the communication between the client and the portlet:
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Available Security Roles |
Displays the security roles defined in the web.xml file. To add a role to the portlet, select the role in the Available list and click the Add icon to add it to the Selected list. Optionally, click the Add All icon to add all listed roles, or a selection of multiple roles, to the portlet.
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Selected Security Roles | Displays the security roles supported by the selected portlet. To remove a role from the portlet, select the role and click the Remove icon to return it to the Available list. Optionally, click the Remove All icon to remove all roles, or a selection of multiple roles, from the portlet.
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Related Topics
"Introduction to Portlets" in Developing WebCenter Portal Assets and Custom Components with Oracle JDeveloper
"Building Standards-Based Java Portlets Using JSR 286" in Developing WebCenter Portal Assets and Custom Components with Oracle JDeveloper