Core Java: News and Articles

Security, SCTP, and garbage collection are among the highlights.

Posted at 11:37AM Jun 24, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

New Java ME Articles: Mobility and Compatibility

Technical experts show you how to get your apps up and running.

Posted at 11:32AM Jun 24, 2009 by GD in Java ME  | 

Updated: Sun BluePrints Article on Using Solaris OS With Intel Xeon 5500 CPUs

This updated Sun BluePrints document provides a short overview of the Sun and Intel collaboration, with technical descriptions of specific features and capabilities that can be implemented in the Solaris OS to optimize the capabilities of Intel Xeon processor 5500 series systems. (Login needed.)

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 24, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Sun Studio 12 Update 1 - Now Available!

This latest production release includes improved binary application performance, full OpenMP 3.0 support, profiling of distributed MPI applications, unified application and system profiling using Solaris DTrace technology (DLight), a new standalone graphical debugger (dbxTool) and much more! Download your free, unrestricted copy today.

Posted at 05:06PM Jun 23, 2009 by CW, managing editor in Solaris-SunStudio  | 

Sun Has Announced EOL of the Solaris 9 OS

Sun.com has information on the Solaris 9 Operating System End of Life transition. Life cycle events (Last Order Date, Last Ship Date, End of Retirement Phase 1, and End of Service Life) will occur at the intervals defined in the life cycle model.

With Solaris 9 Containers software, existing Solaris 9 applications can be moved to Containers on the Solaris 10 OS. Here are more resources:

- Solaris 9 Transition FAQs

- Using Solaris 8 and 9 Containers (on the Legacy Applications section of the BigAdmin Upgrade hub)

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 23, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Running Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) on Sun Logical Domains

This Sun BluePrints document discusses running Oracle RAC on servers configured with LDoms. It also explains that Sun LDoms virtualization technology enables fine-grained assignment of CPU and memory resources to an Oracle RAC workload. (Login required.)

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 22, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Freeware Applications Covered by Solaris Support Contract

The list at the bottom of this Sun.com page shows the software included with the Solaris 10 OS that is supported by Sun, as well as software shipped without Sun support.

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 19, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Try Sun Software Library, Improve Your Wardrobe

Review your favorite application in the Sun Software Library and get a free T-shirt. Learn more.

Posted at 05:00AM Jun 19, 2009 by GD in Sun Developer Network  | 

Java Warehouse Developer Center

Join the free trial of the Java Warehouse Developer Center beta release and try the power of the Java Store distribution channel. Learn more.

Posted at 05:48PM Jun 18, 2009 by GD in Sun Developer Network  | 

Deploying Apache HTTP Web Server on Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems

This Sun BluePrints article (login required) explains how to install the Apache HTTP Web Server on Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems, and invoke Web Services from the storage appliance. In addition, scenarios designed to aid consolidation efforts and simplify management are included.

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 18, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Community Tech Tip: Using the MilaX Live CD for Failsafe Booting

Bernd Schemmer posted this wiki page showing how to create a failsafe image from the MilaX Live CD from which the Solaris OS can boot.

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 17, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Train Online and Blog About It for a Chance to Win $300

Accelerate your development at no charge with JavaOne online technical sessions, and blog about it for a chance to win $300. Learn more.

Posted at 09:53AM Jun 16, 2009 by GD in Sun Developer Network  | 

Open Network Systems for Internet Infrastructure, MySQL Edition

This Sun BluePrints paper (registration required) describes Sun's new reference architecture. This architecture combines Sun Open Storage, high-performance networking and servers, open source software, and services into an integrated enterprise portal solution. Open Network Systems for Internet Infrastructure, MySQL Edition, offers the Sun GlassFish Portfolio, ZFS, and a choice of OpenSolaris, Solaris, or Linux operating systems.

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 16, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Configuring Systems for High Bandwidth I/O

This Sun BluePrints article describes configuring systems to support the very high bandwidth I/O capabilities needed by data-intensive applications with extreme performance requirements. (Please register.)

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 15, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

BigAdmin Solaris Zones Hub Updated for New Solaris Release

Our friends from the docs.sun.com group explain that the Solaris 10 5/09 release adds support for using ZFS clones when cloning a zone. Find out more on our BigAdmin resource center.

Posted at 08:00AM Jun 12, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  |