Communications Suite 6 Update 2 brings many changes and new features on the horizon - everything from virtualization to mail, messaging, administrator access, express communications and more. Beta versions will be released by the Calendar Server (CalDAV server) and the indexing and Search Service.
Here's a look behind the scenes of what's being done to the system virtualization support, convergence and enhanced mail features, messaging server 7, instant messaging 8 that brings a gateway to Yahoo, improved administrator access directory, connector outlook bug fixes, and the added convenience of the Communications Express.
What's New in Sun Java Communications Suite Update 2
- System Virtualization Support
- Updates to comm_dssetup.pl
The Sun Java Communications Suite Update 2 provides the system with virtualization support. Sun tests the technology and of its Java System products on select system virtualization and OS combinations to verify that they work in virtual and non-virtual environments.
What's New in Sun Convergence 1 Update 2
- Shared/Subscribed folders
- Mail Quota
- Spell-Checking Email
- Marking Messages as Spam
- Single Sign On (SSO) and Authentication using Sun OpenSSO Enterprise 8.0
Sun Convergence 1:
Users can now share their mail folders, or take advantage of the mail quota feature that allows users to view usage information. Automatically spell checks can be performed and bulk emails can now be labeled for improved handling of spam.
What's New in Messaging Server 7 Update 2
- Internal Version Number
- Microsoft Exchange Journaling Format
- Update of MTA ClamAV Filter Plugin to Support New INSTREAM Command
- Redesign of the ENS Client and Server
- Enhancements to the reconstruct Command
- LOG_ACTION Mapping Table / IP v6 Phase 1 Support
Messaging Server 7 with Microsoft Exchange:
Messaging brings many updates that allow for journal formatting, filter plugins, redesign ENS client and server, and more.
What's New in Instant Messaging 8 Update 1
- Yahoo Gateway in Instant Messaging
Instant Messaging 8 provides a gateway for Yahoo messaging allowing users to communicate with their Yahoo messenger contacts.
What's New in Delegated Administrator 7
- Direct LDAP Access to the Directory
- Support for Schema 1
- Custom User Attributes Can Be Added to the Delegated Administrator Console
- Preserving Customized Configuration During Upgrades
Delegated Administrator 7
This update provides access to directory either through the direct LDAP access or through the Access Manager. "By using direct LDAP access, Delegated Administrator removes the former dependence on Access Manager. You can now provision Communications Suite domains, users, and groups without installing or using Access Manager," according to the Sun Factotum Documentation Handyman. In addition, consumer attributes can be applied as well as maintaining customized Configuration During Upgrades.
What's New in Connector for Outlook 7.3 Update 1
What's New in Communications Express 6.3
- Login Access to Access Manager From Within Communications Express
This update provides login access to the Access Manager from the Communications Express
More Information
Communications Suite 6 Update 2: What\'s New
Calendar Server 7 Information
Sun Java Indexing and Search Service Documentation
System Virtualization Support in Sun Java System Products
Sun Convergence Administrative Tasks
Sun Java Communications Suite 6 on a Single Host
Sun Java System Communication Suite 6
Sun Java Mobile Communication 1.0 - Media Kit
Sun Java Mobile Communications 1
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