咨询：是否有可在云端试用的WebSphere Portal版本？

Hey there! I totally get the frustration—you’re hunting for a WebSphere Portal trial, but all you’re finding are IBM’s other tools like BPM, and even IBM Cloud (formerly BlueMix) comes up empty. Let’s break down what’s going on and how you can access a trial:

• WebSphere Liberty + Portal Features: IBM now delivers WebSphere Portal as an extension for WebSphere Application Server Liberty. Start by getting a trial instance of WebSphere Liberty from IBM’s enterprise solutions area. Once your Liberty instance is running, use the featureManager install command in the console to add Portal-specific features (such as wp.base) to unlock core Portal functionality.
• IBM Cloud Pak for Experience: For the full, end-to-end Portal experience, look for the IBM Cloud Pak for Experience suite. This package includes WebSphere Portal alongside enterprise-focused experience management tools. Keep in mind that trials for this enterprise-level suite usually require filling out a short form with basic business details (it’s free to register, just a quick verification step).
• Local Developer Trial Package: If you prefer testing on your own machine, you can download a developer trial of WebSphere Portal from IBM’s developer resources. All you need is a free IBM Developer account to access the download, and you can set up a local environment without relying on cloud services.

The reason WebSphere Portal isn’t showing up directly in IBM Cloud (BlueMix) is that it’s designed as an enterprise-grade portal solution. IBM has shifted to offering it as part of integrated suites rather than a standalone SaaS product in the public cloud catalog, which is why a direct search doesn’t turn it up.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者pinale