Date: 02/06/06 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: php, technology, database, asp, sql, web

We currently have an application at my job that uses portlet technology (websphere as far as I know) in order to maintain an track an SQL database filled with articles pertaining to Marketing. It’s a lot of bells and whistles for something that can be easily coded and maintained using either PHP or ASP especially when the guy who is the admin of the application can’t even maintain it. Most of the upgrades and changes are done by another person and not the admin for the application; however, the admin is trying to justify the need for additional portlet technology. I have been asked to research the need and use of portals for our division due to budget cuts.

Currently, we are using MS SQL to develop and maintain databases and use ASP.NET in order to create and develop the webpages. We have a large audience, but the only about 5K of users depending on the application. The servers are running Windows 2000 as well. I would LOVE to have some resources that shows the pros and cons of using WebSphere, or if any of the members have any experience with WebSphere.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/875901.html