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uPortal uses a highly performant and extensible Group API allowing the portal to consume and combine group data from multiple sources, including LDAP, Active Directory, Grouper, and custom databases. Group membership can also be dynamically determined by applying logic to user attributes. uPortal also includes an exceptionally powerful authorization system used to determine user's layout, content, and allowed accessactions.
Portal Administration
Updates to portal administration in uPortal 4 make it simpler than ever to create, assign, and manage groups, permissions, and content.
Portal administration features include:
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. Many of these functions can be delegated. Updated user management portlet provides an integrated dashboard for viewing, managing, and impersonating users. You can even easily publish and configure portlets taking advantage of the portlet lifecycle workflow.
User Experience
uPortal 4 boasts an impressive feature set that allows institutions to create a rich, accessible user experience for faculty, students, and staff. A sophisticated layout management merges administrator-defined content with user customization making both administrator-managed and user-editable. uPortal provides the following experience for users:
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