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January 18th, 1999 — February 18th, 1999
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Volume 10, Issue 1
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Project StoreX
Open Management Platform for Storage Developer Cumminity
Jini
Jini technology creates an entirely new means of accessing the network
Jini Connection Technology
Revolutionary Technology
Lower Prices for Ultra 60, U2; E2, E250, E450
lower prices and improved performance
100GB TPC-D Benchmark
Sun Enterprise 3500 posts World-Record Scores in 100GB Class
Sun is #1 UNIX Server Vendor in Q3, 1998
Commands Strong Share of UNIX Server Market - IDC
Jini and Solstice Enterprise Manager
Network Management Solution for Jini Devices
Sun's Q2 Revenues
Up 14 percent compared with the Q2 of fiscal 1998
Partners
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Sun, Oracle Exchange Technology
enhance both product offerings by exchanging key technologies
Matsushita, Sun: Java for Consumer Appliances
Matsushita to Utilize Java Technology in Vast Range of Consumer Devices
CORIO: PeopleSoft Application Service Provider
Sun and Leading Application Service Provider
Sun, VERITAS Deliver Integrated Service
Agreements Deliver Integrated Customer Support and Purchasing Options
SunUP Network
innovative user forum dedicated to improving overall computer system uptime
IBM Joins SunVIP Program
Sun Expands Multivendor Support With IBM Agreement
64-bit Solaris Running on Intel IA-64
Pre-Silicon Software Development Environment
Software
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Sun Calendar Server 1.0
IETF iCalendar iCAL calendar server
New Solaris Upgrades and Upgrade Pricing
Includes 100 desktop promotion
SIMS Approaches 10 Million Mailboxes
Analysts rate SIMS lowest in total cost of ownership
NetDynamics Secure Server Addon
SSL secure Web Server plugin to Production Application Server communications
VERITAS File System 3.3.0
extent-based file system
Hardware
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Repricing of Workgroup Servers
Improved Configurations and Module Pricing
400-MHz/4-MB CPU Module and Upgrades
high-end module for Sun Enterprise/HPC 3500 through 5500 and 10000 servers
Workstation
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Ultra 60 (Models 1360 and 2360) Repriced
Related Upgrades have also been repricing
Ultra 2 Workstation
Transitions, and Repricing
Servers
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Trade-in Program
Consolidation Trade-in Program
Storage
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StorEdge L1000, L1800, L3500, L11000, L280
New Upgrades and Repricing
Sun StorEdge A5200
Highest-Performing, Fibre-Channel Storage Array
VERITAS NetBackup Global Data Manager
Manage enterprise backup and recovery systems
DataShare Software
current DataShare split into two
StorEdge A3500-Lite Upgrades
Include two 36-GB StorEdge D1000 trays and one redundant controller
DataShare Open Backup Software
Allows Mainframes to backup/restore A7000
Publications
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Core JAVA 1.2 Volume I: Fundamentals
guide for serious programmers updated to Java 1.2
Java By Example 1.2
Third Edition
JUST JAVA 1.2
Fourth Edition
Java Technology
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JavaStation NC for $499
most affordable Java technology-based network on market
Telco
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Programs for Telco
most comprehensive suite of programs for telecom network equipment providers
Sun: Platform for Next Generation Telecom Services
Includes Fault Tolerant Servers
Sun in Telco
Platform for the delivery of next generation telecommunications services
Solstice Enterprise Manager 3.0
Java-enabled version of highly scalable, multi-protocol distributed network management
Java In Advanced Intelligent Networks (JAIN)
Includes IBM Corp., Bellcore and Trillium Digital Systems, Inc
fault-tolerant Netra ft 1800 server
NEBS-certified system with better that "Five Nines" Availability
Sun, DGM&S Shatter SS7 Benchmark
10,000 transaction per second
Telco-Critical Service
Service Enabling OEMs to Deliver End-to-End Solutions


 


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