Introduction to Solaris and opensolaris.org
An introduction to the Solaris Operating Environment and the OpenSolaris open source project.
Solaris Cluster 3.2 2/08 is now available !
The 1st update of Solaris Cluster 3.2 increases flexibility,
ease of use and extends virtualization support.
New! Ruby Developer Resource Center
Just learning or already deploying? Get downloads, docs, news feeds, blogs, screencasts, and learning trails to help you build applications using Ruby, JRuby, and Ruby-on-Rails.
Atomic SPARC: Using the SPARC Atomic Instructions
This article introduces the SPARC memory model and atomic instructions, then implements some IBM AIX interfaces for use on the Solaris OS (SPARC Platform Edition).
NetBeans IDE 6.1 Beta Blogging Contest
Start blogging about NetBeans IDE 6.1 and win some fabulous prizes. Download NetBeans IDE 6.1 Beta
What We're Watching: pNFS in OpenSolaris
A presentation from Spencer Shepler and Siddheshwar Mahesh on pNFS in OpenSolaris - SNIA Storage Developer Conference (September 2007)
IPv6 on Solaris
This paper is targeted towards a developer with IPv4 experience and looking to migrate to IPv6.
Playing with ZFS, USB memory disks and VMware Fusion
At Immersion Week in Chicago, they gave Jim Laurent a USB hub and 3 memory sticks. Read how to demonstrate ZFS on them using nothing more than a Mac Book Pro with VMware Fusion and Solaris 10.
What We're Watching: Sun and EMC Engineers Talk About the SNIA XAM
Sun and EMC engineers Mark Carlson and Scott Ostapovicz talk about the SNIA eXtensible Access Method (XAM) Standard (Sept, 2007).
Now Available: Crossbow Beta
Create your own network in a box. Crossbow provides the building blocks for network virtualization and resource control by virtualizing the stack and NIC around any service, protocol or Virtual machine. The source code and binaries are available now. Learn more
Debugging the JVM Using dbx
See how to use the Sun Studio tool dbx to debug a particularly thorny JVM crash on a Solaris x86 system.
Sun Studio Express - February 2008 Build
See how to use the Sun Studio tool dbx to debug a particularly thorny JVM crash on a Solaris x86 system.
What We're Watching: Hyon Kim on a New Multipath Management API for SCSI Devices
Hyon Kim reports on a new multipath management API for SCSI devices at SNIA's Storage Developers' Conference (Sept, 2007).
What We're Watching: John Forte on a New iSCSI Management API
John Forte presents a new iSCSI Management API at the SNIA Storage Developer Conference, September 10-13, 2007.
MySQL article - Sun and MySQL: How It Stacks Up for Developers
MySQL, the world's most popular open-source database, fills an important niche in Sun's software stack. With Sun's reach and resources, MySQL is poised for even wider adoption.
Updated: MySQL InnoDB Performance Tuning for the Solaris 10 OS
You can maximize the performance of MySQL on the Solaris platform through configuration and tuning of the database server, along with optimizing the
Solaris OS for MySQL.
How Tos/Cookbooks for Using NetBeans with Solaris Express Developer Edition 01/08
This is the landing page contains links to the various cookbooks/how-tos for using NetBeans 6.0 with these new runtime stacks.
What We're Watching: Mark Carlson on the Management Framework Reference
Updated! Video repaired, full hour now available! At SNIA SDC (Sept, 2007), Mark Carlson provides an early look at SNIA's Management Framework effort.
Tape Drive Support in Solaris
Learn to use tape drive self-identification to automatically configure tape drives in the Solaris OS.
SunSPOTs Go Open Source
Recently Sun Microsystems announced that it would open source both the hardware and operating system for SunSPOTs, its sensor networking product based on Java technology.
OpenSolaris Developer Preview 2 is Now Available!
This is an x86-based LiveCD install image, containing some new and emerging OpenSolaris technologies and should be considered a developer preview only. For more details about the system requirements along with some basic user documentation refer to the OpenSolaris project resources page.
Why Develop on the Solaris OS
Solaris Express Developer Edition (SXDE) offers you unique features, backward compatibility, quality development tools, an easy download, and a thriving open source community.
Develop and Deploy the SAMP Applications in Solaris Express Developer Edition 1/08
Ludovic Champenois demonstrates how to use the new SAMP features in SXDE, from developing PHP applications using NetBeans IDE 6 to deploying to an optimized Apache-MySQL-PHP stack-- all using GNOME-based GUIs.
Student Developers
Where can you find hot technologies, open-source communities, and job opportunities? Sun is looking for students who are ready to innovate and create the future. >> More
Solaris Express Developer Edition 1/08 Now Available!
This Solaris release, built from the open source OpenSolaris code, includes the latest version of NetBeans, an integrated web application stack and
ClusterTools to help you create Solaris, Java and Web 2.0 applications.
Sorting Out Solaris Releases
This brief Webcast will help you sort through the different versions of
Solaris and help you understand which version will best suit your needs. The
speakers also give you a sneak peak into Project Indiana -- the new open source
binary distribution of OpenSolaris that combines the best of Linux with the
unique features of the Solaris OS.
Tap into the Power of Network.com
Network.com offers flexible access to the pay-per-use computing resources
of Sun Grid Compute Utililty and its growing catalog of high-performance
computing applications. You can use the Network.com platform to easily build,
test and deploy your on-demand applications to anyone on the Internet. There is
now a Sun Grid Plugin for NetBeans!
Happy 10th Anniversary, Tech Days
Tech Days, which began from a night's brainstorming among Sun employees,
is now bigger and better than ever as it celebrates the 10th year of its storied
history.
NetBeans IDE Talk in Second Life
The NetBeans team is putting out an invitation for Second Life users:
"please join us in Sun's Developer Playground in Second Life on Thursday,
January 31 at 10am PST as Brian Leonard and David Botterill, NetBeans Technology
Evangelists, discuss NetBeans IDE 6.0. Learn how this latest release enables
greater developer productivity with a faster, smarter editor, multi-language
support, and a customizable IDE."
Tocarema Powers Up (PDF)
For its automated trading platform, startup Tocarema had an
impressive list of requirements for its C/C++ toolchain. They turned to Sun Microsystems and its Sun Studio 12 software. See how they did it!
Create Your Own OpenSolaris IPS Repository in a Weekend
Michal Pryc has created a terrific 6 part series. These presentations cover the process of building packages using Common Build Environment to sending your packages to the IPS repository.
Getting Started with Sun Studio
For developers new to Sun Studio software, this guide provides an introduction to Sun Studio software, its features and usage.
SDN Channel
Trying to find a broadcast you missed or would like to view again? Visit the SDN Channel for a listing of past episodes.
Setting up memcache on Solaris
memcached is a high-performance, distributed memory object caching system, intended for use in speeding up web applications. Find out how to set it up with Solaris Zones.
Tech Days Blogs
Share the experience of being at an event, what technical information is covered, and explains how attendees are enjoying themselves.
Ask the Experts: Developing and Deploying Java SE-Based applications on Solaris (Jan. 21-25)
Got a question about developing or deploying Java SE applications in the Solaris Operating System? Post your question during this Ask the Experts session and get answers from experts.
What We're Watching: Sumit Gupta on COMSTAR
Join Sumit Gupta at SNIA SDC as he presents the new Common Multi-Protocol SCSI Target (COMSTAR) for Solaris.
New Solaris Application Programming Book!
This brand new tome is a comprehensive guide to optimizing the performance of applications running on the Solaris operating system. It covers the fundamentals of system performance, using analysis and optimization tools to their fullest, and shows you how to get the most from Solaris systems and applications. It's available on Safari Online and for pre-order from Amazon.com.
New to Java Programming Center
The New to Java Programming Center has been redesigned! Are you new to the Java platform? Find out how it helps you to set up your system, understand the various technologies, and create applications for the desktop, web, and devices.
CMS Development with Moodle on Solaris
Moodle is a free, Open Source course management system used to create online learning communities. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how the Sun Student Courses site was developed using Moodle 1.9, Sun Java System Web Server 7.0, PHP, MySQL, and Solaris 10.
My Experience Installing Solaris Express Developer Edition (SXDE)
Join Bob Eckstein, senior SDN writer, as he takes SXDE out for a spin.
User Authentication on the Solaris OS Part 4: PAM Service Functions
Learn to write PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) service modules for
authentication and security services, and see an example module.
Sun Releases Niagra 2 Specifications to the Open Source Community
On December 12, we released the specifications of the UltraSPARC T2
processor, formally code named Niagara 2, to the open-source community. The goal
of releasing Niagara 2 into the open-source community through the General Public
License is to create a larger community around the chip and increase the number
of operating systems and applications that can use the processor.
For more information, visit OpenSPARC.
Get your hands on Project Sun SPOT!
Just in time for the holidays! the Sun SPOT Java Developer
Kit includes a complete hardware platform and
the Squawk Java Virtual Machine, a small JVM developed at Sun Labs that runs
directly on the processor without an intervening OS.
NetBeans IDE 6.0!
NetBeans IDE 6.0 increases developer productivity with a smarter, faster editor, Ruby/JRuby/Ruby on Rails support, enhancements for improved Swing
development, a new Visual Game Designer, updated Data Binding support, integrated Profiling and more. Download Now or Order a DVD.
New Boot SPARC Putback
Some flag days should be broadcast over a wide area. If you develop OpenSolaris for SPARC or you just want to keep up with what's going on...
ZFS as a Root File System
Lori Alt talks about what it takes to make ZFS a root file system, and why do it. Download the presentation (pdf).
Achieving Near-Linear Scalability Using Solaris On NUMA Architectures
Read how one Sun engineer increased application performance on servers that use Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA).
Overview of Patch Types and Dependencies for the Solaris OS
Patch up your understanding of Solaris patches. Check out this informative overview of the various types of patches, patch characteristics, and patch dependencies.
Deploying PHP From Cool Stack in Sun Java System Web Server
Take advantage of the Solaris OS benefits and deploy your web applications created with optimized PHP from Cool Stack in highly scalable, secure Sun Java System Web Server on Solaris OS! This article shows you how.
Missed SuperComputing07?
You can catch up with attendees Richard Friedman and the HPC Consortium site.
Building a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Demo With Sun Virtual Desktop Connector 1.0 (Beta)
Here's a cookbook for a demo based on the Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software using Sun's new desktop broker, Sun Virtual Desktop Connector 1.0.
The Learning Curve: Step-by-Step on Sun Java System Portal Server
The Learning Curve: Step-by-Step on Sun Java System Portal Server
Web developer Walter Hardy shares his learning curve on getting up to speed with Portal Server in this series of blogs that includes a step-by-step tutorial on installing it on a Solaris system.
Solaris, PostgreSQL, and NetBeans - Just Perfect!
PostgreSQL is the open source enterprise database platform fully integrated into Solaris 10 and Solaris Express Developer Edition (SXDE) with comprehensive support offerings from Sun. This blog describes how to quickly setting up PostgreSQL 8.2 on SXDE 9/07 to make it work with NetBeans 6.0.
New Sun Studio Videos
Fresh on the heels of SuperComputing07, these three new videos take a close look at Sun Studio 12 and highlight its many capabilities.
Solaris 8 Migration Assistant
Have you been working with the Solaris 8 OS deployment environment, but want to move your development to Solaris 10? We've got a very nice answer for that.
OpenxVM
Find out more about the Open Source community that develops the technology from which Sun derives the Sun xVM products. OpenSolaris xVM is available in build 75 of OpenSolaris and Solaris Express: Community edition. See the downloads page for more information.
What We're Watching: The General Purpose Storage Revolution
Jeff Bonwick talks about the Storage revolution at the Storage Networking Industry Association's Storage Developer Conference.
What We're Watching: Storage & Virtualization
Aaron Dailey discusses Storage and Virtualization at the Storage Networking Industry Association's Storage Developer Conference.
Using ZFS to Expand His Virtual Solaris Disk in VMware
Jim Laurent spent some time expanding his virtual Solaris disk in VMware. Definitely worth a look.
Solaris Package Companion v0.7 Available!
Glenn Burnette announced the update to the Solaris Package Companion v0.7.
Multicore Development: Untangle Your Threads using Sun Studio
Exploit the multiple cores in your machine using the Sun Studio software. Find out how Sun Studio compilers allow you to parallelize your application, dbx and the Thread Analyzer tools can detect data races and potential deadlocks, and the Performance Analyzer allows you to analyze the performance of your application for maximum performance.
Updated JavaFX Script Plug-in for NetBeans
The JavaFX Script plugin for the NetBeans IDE 6.0 Beta 2 is available for download. The plugin includes bug fixes, the new 2D Graphics Tutorial, and the WeatherFX sample application.
NetBeans DTrace GUI Plugin Now Available!
The NetBeans DTrace GUI plugin runs DTrace scripts from the GUI, even those that are embedded in shell scripts. It can be easily extended and customized and installs into the Sun Studio 12 IDE, NetBeans IDE 5.5, NetBeans IDE 5.5.1, and NetBeans IDE 6.0.
Learn All About NetBeans 6.0
In this video interview, Ed Ort chats with NetBeans evangelist Roman Strobl at Sun Tech Days in Milan. Roman highlights what he considers to be the most significant new features in NetBeans IDE 6.0.
A Conversation with Jeff Bonwick and Bill Moore: The Future of File Systems
ACM Queue speaks with two Sun engineers who are bringing file systems into the 21st century.
SXDE 9/07 Localized Docs Now Available!
The latest version of the localized SXDE documentation is now available online at the SXDE website.
OSD (Object-Based Storage Device) Support in the Solaris OS
Find out about object-based storage device (OSD) support in the Solaris OS
Sun Studio 12 Multi-Language Release Now Available!
Sun Studio 12 in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese, with IDE enhancements and bundled product patches!
Solaris Express Developer Edition 9/07
This Solaris release, built from OpenSolaris code, includes the latest tools, technologies, and platforms to create Java applications on Solaris. Learn more, download, or have a DVD mailed to you.
User Authentication on the Solaris OS Part 3: PAM Conversation Functions
Learn to use the conversation functions of the PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) API and examine a sample program.
Calculating Processor Utilisation From the UltraSPARC T1 and UltraSPARC T2 Performance Counters
Use the performance counters for the UltraSPARC T1 and UltraSPARC T2 processors to estimate core load and find potential areas for performance improvement.
Locating Memory Access Errors With Sun Memory Error Discovery Tool
The Sun Memory Error Discovery Tool detects and reports common memory access errors such as accessing uninitialized memory, writing past the end of an array, or accessing memory after it has been freed.
Using the Solaris DTrace Utility With Open MPI Applications
Learn how to use the Solaris Dynamic Tracing (DTrace) utility with Open MPI
applications. Use DTrace on live production systems to monitor the behavior of
applications programs as well as the operating system itself.
Storage Utilities in Practice: ZFS Snapshot to Amazon S3
The author compares the cost of local disk backup solutions to that of offsite storage utilities and offers a sample implementation guide.
User Authentication on the Solaris OS Part 2: Introduction to PAM
Learn to use PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) for user authentication, which decouples the authentication mechanism from the application.
Sun Datapath Policies for Disks and Disk Arrays
Datapath policies for disk and disk array implementations are documented for drivers for the Solaris OS, and management applications that issue SCSI, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI commands.
Storage Device Evolution: General-Purpose Peer Processing Arrives
Storage devices have evolved, and that evolution will lead to the near-universal adoption of general-purpose hardware and software as an implementation strategy.
User Authentication on the Solaris OS: Part 1
User authentication on the Solaris OS is explained, and an example program shows how to compare a password entered by the user to their login password.
End-to-End Tracing of Ajax/Java Applications Using DTrace
This article shows how the Solaris DTrace tool can help trace Ajax applications, starting from the JavaScript code executed in a browser
environment, to the Java back-end on the server side, and beyond. DTrace is available on Solaris 10 and above.
NFSv4 Namespace Extensions (Demo)
This presentation, with demos, shows you how to use mirror mounts and referrals to help decrease the complexity and administration of managing your namespace with NFS.
Object-Based Storage Devices
Object storage is based on data objects that encapsulate user data. The combination of data, attributes, and metadata enables object storage to determine data layout or quality of service on a per-object basis, improving flexibility and manageability.
Multithreading Strategies With Sun Products and Technologies
This article discusses the advantages of multithreading and the multithreading offerings available from Sun.
Solaris OS Solutions to 32-Bit stdio's 256 File-Descriptors Limitation
This article explains in detail the runtime and programming solutions that were
introduced under the extended FILE facility in the
Solaris OS. The discussion is relevant only in 32-bit applications, as 64-bit
applications are immune to the limitation to 256 file descriptors.
"What Is a Linux Guy Doing at Sun"
At CommunityOne, Ian Murdock, Sun's chief operating system platform strategist and a self-described Linux guy, described what he's doing at Sun and how can we make Solaris a better Linux than Linux.
Sun Net Talk: Solaris Express Developer Edition
This brief on-demand webcast shows how developers can
create high-performance applications using this
distribution and deploy to the Solaris 10 OS.
New XPerts Session: Fibre Channel Connectivity, Configuration, and Tuning for the Solaris OS
Don't miss our Q&A session with Sumit Gupta. Ask him everything you've always wanted to know about using Fibre Channel with the Solaris platform.
Sun Developer Days 2007 in Vietnam
Get ready to Paint the World Web 2.0 at Sun Developer Days! Join us for a free half-day session loaded with hot topics such as Open Source and Web 2.0: Hanoi, May 23 and Ho Chi Minh, May 25, 2007.
APAC Extended Horizons Summit 2007 in Sydney, Australia
Sun Software Summit will feature three streams (Business,
Technology, and Deep Dive Technical Workshops) to provide insights from real-world customer case studies. Join us May 28-29, 2007.
Q&A on Upcoming Sun Studio 12 Release
Kuldip Oberoi, Product Line Manager in Developer Tools and
Emerging Internet Technologies, discusses the upcoming release, Sun Studio 12, and why it is the most important release to date.
Core Dump Management on the Solaris OS
Find out about features and analysis tools in the Solaris Operating System that
can be used to manage core dumps.
Using SMF in the Solaris 10 OS: A Quick Example
Learn how to use the Service Management Facility -- a new, unified model for services and service management that is included in the Solaris OS. The author walks you through the creation of two services using SAS processes.
Using Dmalloc With the Solaris OS and Sun Studio Compilers
You can use Dmalloc, an open source debugging package, on the Solaris OS
with Sun Studio compilers to find application bugs related to memory
access. Here's how.
Optimizing Oracle's Siebel Applications for the Sun Platform, Solaris 10 OS, and UltraSPARC T1 Processor
This article covers the performance optimization of a complete Siebel Enterprise solution on the Sun platform using UltraSPARC T1 and UltraSPARC IV+ processor-based servers.
Protecting CIFS Clients From Viruses Using Sun StorageTek NAS OS
Need to protect your Common Internet File System clients? Find out how antivirus scanning works using the Sun StorageTek NAS OS.
Blog: Grid Engine DRMAA Extension Available in C and Java Language Bindings
Dan Templeton posts some "good news" about DRMAA on his
blog. DRMAA is Distributed Resource Management Application API. He has tested and added an extension to the Grid Engine DRMAA implementations to allow a session to be restarted in 6.0 update 9.
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