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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
                  x
                  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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