There's so much to learn about the new Java SE 6 release that we are presenting some more information this week -- enhancements and new features in the Collections Framework and in Deployment (see article [17408]).
A new build of Sun Studio Express is available [17430], and a new resource is available online for commercial software developers, a new info hub on BigAdmin [17427].
Security issues don't take a vacation: there is a vulnerability in the JRE [17425] and more in Solaris LD.SO [17417]. For the CIO and CPO who may find themselves with new responsibilities on the job, take a look at some of the suggestions in a new Sun white paper in article [17401].
If you are planning a large purchase of Sun equipment, there is a promotion that will give you a free Sun Rack cabinet (power modules included). This offer is good until February 1, 2007.
VMware subscribers are eligible for a special 10 percent discount on Selected Sun Fire x64 servers, including the Sun Fire X4100, Sun Fire X4200 and Sun Fire V40z servers, all designed to provide the capabilities users need for virtualization. This offer runs through February 1, 2007.
Purchase a qualifying Sun server and get 10 percent off a Sun StorageTek 3320, Sun StorageTek 3510, or the new Sun StorageTek 6140 array in this "Sun + Sun" promotion. Combine the performance and modularity of Sun servers and Sun StorageTek products to increase the speed of workflow and simplify data management.
The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5646 in early December 2006, which directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the energy consumption of Federal and private computer data centers. Sun was involved in proposing the legislation, along with AMD, HP and Intel.
This time of year often raises the call to donate to charities and volunteer time to projects and organizations we believe in. Sun programs include the "Share the Opportunity" initiative of the Sun Foundation and the Global Giving Drive.
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With the "Instant On" Integrated Software Stack for Sun Java Communications Suite (for x64/x86), you can download or burn to DVD the software, making it into a faster install. The "Instant On" Integrated Software Stack reduces the time needed to install, configure and evaluate the software.
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See how to display content in one of the seven languages the Sun Java Enterprise System Installer supports or add support for new languages in Sun Java System Portal Server 7 with this tech tip.
Each week, we determine which articles have been most frequently referenced by logged-in subscribers to provide you with a list of the most popular articles for the last 4 issues. The top 10 articles for last week, Vol 106 Issue 3, were
Benefits of Consolidating Multiple Database Servers on Sun Fire X4600 Server using Solaris Containers [17379]
XO's Concentric Web Hosting Platform Powered by Sun Fire T2000 Servers [17413]
What IT People are Saying About the New Java SE 6 [17407]
Get an early look at new features and test them yourself with the release of the December 2006 build of Sun Studio Express 3. New features have been added to the compilers (new compiler flags) and tools that are currently under development for both SPARC and x86 platforms.
A tech tip from architect Pat Patterson and Marina Sum explains how to integrate ASP and ASP.NET applications with Sun Java System Access Manager and its Policy Agent for single sign-on.
Two recent downloads for the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) are available: Solaris Cluster 3.2 and the 1.2 version of the Solaris OS x86 Installation Check Tool.
A new BigAdmin hub has been created specifically for commercial software developers offering tools and resources such as Sun Studio software, NetBeans IDE and more.
A list of the new features in the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (Java SE) is now available on the Sun Developer Network (SDN). There is also a table with links to related bugs, enhancements, and Java Specification Requests (JSRs). This article focuses on enhancements in Collections Framework and Deployment.
A December tech tip article explains some basics of writing a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) tool interface (JVM TI) agent library by walking through the heapTracker demo agent available in the JDK downloads. Senior staff engineer Kelly O-Hair and writer Janice Heiss provide code samples as well in "The JVM Tool Interface (JVM TI): How VM Agents Work".
A new white paper from Sun addresses the new relationship between a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) that some companies now have in place. The paper presents best practices, typical business scenarios and methods of privacy protection.
Comments are sought on the WS-SecurityPolicy 1.2 specification that is available for public review from the OASIS Web Services Secure Exchange (WS-SX) technical committee (TC) until February 10, 2007.
Multiple local vulnerabilities in the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) may lead to execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The article lists releases that address the issues.
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