Hi Andy,

With some SQL savy, it would be possible to attach a trigger to the Portals table such that when a new row is inserted, it automatically adds a new link to your existing Links module.  I'm not sure offhand, however, if SQLExpress supports triggers.

You could also in theory use this approach to add new menu options, although this would likely require a bit more SQL work.

Finally, it would be a very straightforward custom module, if you are inclined to go this route.

Hope this points you in the right direction!

Brandon