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Sun Number One in Worldwide UNIX Server Marketshare
With Sun Fire Server Sales Growing 77 Percent Sequentially
Sun demonstrated global acceptance of its Sun Fire Server line in
Q4 shipments and revenue, growing sequentially 70 and 77 percent
respectively, according to Gartner Dataquest's Q4 Worldwide Server
Database Report. The Sun Fire Server line, spanning from the low-end Sun
Fire 280R Server and the Sun Fire V880 Server, to the midframe
Sun Fire 3800-6800 Server and the high-end Sun Fire 15K Server,
continues to attract new customers such as Ocwen and Secretaria de
Educacion Publica, who chose to run their IT infrastructure on Sun's
binary-compatible servers. Sun holds the number one UNIX system worldwide
marketshare position in both revenue and shipments.
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End-to-End Solutions for Security and Business Continuance
March 7th in Arlington, VA
The End-to-End Solutions for Security and Business Continuance
conference will be held on March 7, 2002 in Arlington, VA. At this
free, one-day event, representatives from Sun will discuss how they can
help your organization with Homeland Security and Disaster Recovery
initiatives.
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End-to-End Solutions for Security and Business Continuance
March 7th in Arlington, VA
The End-to-End Solutions for Security and Business Continuance
conference will be held on March 7, 2002 in Arlington, VA. At this
free, one-day event, representatives from Sun will discuss how they can
help your organization with Homeland Security and Disaster Recovery
initiatives.
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Upcoming Net Talk Web Seminars
Network Identity Management and Using the Internet to Retain Customers
There are two new Net Talk Web seminars coming up in March and April.
"Network Identity Management" focuses on Sun's recommendations for
implementing Network Identity models. "Use the Internet to Retain
Your Most Profitable Customers" will cover retaining customers
in e-business.
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Upcoming Net Talk Web Seminars
Network Identity Management and Using the Internet to Retain Customers
There are two new Net Talk Web seminars coming up in March and April.
"Network Identity Management" focuses on Sun's recommendations for
implementing Network Identity models. "Use the Internet to Retain
Your Most Profitable Customers" will cover retaining customers
in e-business.
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Ford Financial and Sun
Saves Money, Achieves Business Goals
Ford Financial, the largest automotive
financing company in the world, has saved $15.5 million based on Sun's
e-business architecture design and coding reuse. Ford Financial has
also improved its time to market pace and application availability. As
a result of these achievements, Ford Financial was named this week as
the "E-Comm Innovator of the Year" by technology-industry publication
Network World.
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Sun and Georgia Technology Authority
Develop State's Enterprise Portal
Sun has been awarded the contract from the Georgia Technology Authority
(GTA) for a leading role in the development and system integration of
the state's enterprise portal and interoperability architecture
project. GTA selected the Sun Open
Net Environment (Sun ONE) Platform as the foundation for the state
government's enterprise software infrastructure over other competitive
offerings. The portal provides Georgia citizens, suppliers and other
external vendors a single point of access to applications and
services.
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BEA Systems and Sun Drive Down TCO
Surpassing IBM Hardware and Software Costs
BEA Systems Inc. and Sun have assembled a combination of products that
can offer businesses superior total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to
IBM. The results of a recently published third-party analysis by
Crimson Consulting Group demonstrate that the TCO of IBM software and
hardware is 2.4 times higher than the comparable BEA and Sun solution,
which translated into $32.1 million in savings for a customer
relationship management deployment.
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Features
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IT Managers Increasing Bottom Line Results
First in Series from Sun Journal Web Edition 3
The Sun Journal Web edition 3 presents a series on increasing bottom
line results while reducing total cost of ownership. The first article
in the series, by Steve Campbell, analyzes the needs of IT executives
who must do much more with far less. He presents Sun technologies and
services that address needs of mainframe customers who are rehosting
applications in the Solaris Operating Environment (Solaris OE). He
then discusses a case study of a Tunisian bank that rehosted its
applications.
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Crawford Beveridge on Recession as Opportunity
Breathing Space
The Executive Perspectives article, "Using Recession as Opportunity" by
Crawford Beveridge, (which originally appeared in WorkIndex.com on
February 14, 2002), offers the viewpoint that the current recession
offers an opportunity to reorder priorities.
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Transamerican Life Canada Success Story
Sun Fire Servers Reduce Batch Run Times by 73 Percent
Transamerica Life Canada, one of Canada's leading life insurance
companies, installed a Sun Fire 4800 Server to boost the performance
of mission-critical actuarial applications and keep pace with the
fast growth of its business. This resulted in reduced batch run
times by 73 percent.
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Software
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Forte C++ Software
Free Update for Owners of Forte Developer 6 Software
Forte C++ Software (formerly Sun Visual WorkShop C++) enables
professional developers to create reliable, scalable, high-performance,
32-bit and 64-bit applications that are tuned to run on the UltraSPARC
processors. The update 2 software is available at no charge if you
already have Forte Developer 6 Software.
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Solaris Operating Environment and Linux Source Compatibility
LinCAT
The Linux Compatibility Assurance Toolkit (LinCAT) is now available for
free download. Included are free software development tools and how-to
documents that simplify and streamline the process of developing
applications that are source-code compatible across both the Linux and
Solaris Operating Environment (Solaris OE) platforms.
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MOSIX--Software for Supporting Scalable Cluster Computing
Message of the Day from BigAdmin
MOSIX is a software for supporting scalable cluster computing. There
are two versions: a kernel patch (K-MOSIX) that can be applied to a
specific Linux kernel, and a user-level package (U-MOSIX) that can be
used with different UNIX platforms. Both versions are based on the
same principles and are geared to achieve even work distribution and
load balancing.
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Storage
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Sun StorEdge TCO Challenge
Sun StorEdge Complete Storage Solutions
Building an effective storage infrastructure requires a broad
understanding of current data capacity, data classification and data
growth trends. Sun StorEdge Resource Management Suite Software can
help optimize the storage infrastructure. With the Sun StorEdge
TCO challenge, Sun can help IT managers reclaim at least ten percent of
their annual storage budget. Also on the Sun Web site is a white paper
"Storage ONE Tuning the Storage Infrastructure to the Needs of the
Application." Storage ONE is Sun's initiative to deliver an integrated
and automated storage management solution.
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Sun StorEdge DLT7000 Tape Drive Autoloader
Order Date Extension
Sun StorEdge DLT7000 Tape Drive Autoloader order date is being
extended for the L180 and L700 (one drive) because of a high demand in
sales. The previous last order date was January 16th, 2002, but it is
being extended to April 16th, 2002, as the order date and
November 15, 2002 as the last ship date.
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Brocade Silkworm 3800 and the Sun StorEdge 9900 Series
Two Gb/sec Full Duplex and Smaller Switch Size
The Brocade Silkworm 3800, a 16-port, auto-sensing 2 Gbit/sec Fabric
Switch, delivering the next generation of performance and functionality
for SAN environments, is available for connectivity to the Sun
StorEdge 9900 Series. Based on Brocade's third generation ASIC
technology, the SilkWorm 3800 incorporates Advanced Fabric Services
that enhance integration and management of networked storage.
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Brocade Silkworm 3800 and the Sun StorEdge 9900 Series
Two Gb/sec Full Duplex and Smaller Switch Size
The Brocade Silkworm 3800, a 16-port, auto-sensing 2 Gbit/sec Fabric
Switch, delivering the next generation of performance and functionality
for SAN environments, is available for connectivity to the Sun
StorEdge 9900 Series. Based on Brocade's third generation ASIC
technology, the SilkWorm 3800 incorporates Advanced Fabric Services
that enhance integration and management of networked storage.
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Transition of Sun StorEdge 9900 Series HiCommand Software v.1
Introduction of Sun StorEdge 9900 Series HiCommand Software v. 2.O
Sun is transitioning the Sun StorEdge 9900 Series HiCommand
Software Version 1.0 with the introduction of Sun StorEdge
HiCommand Software Version 2.0. Sun StorEdge HiCommand Software Version
2.0 provides increased functionality to Version 1.0 in the areas of Sun
StorEdge T3 Array support, Sun HighGround Link and Launch
capability, support for additional Sun StorEdge 9900 System features, enhanced
Internationalization support, localization readiness, Sun StorEdge
HiCommand SDK, Web Client enhancements, miscellaneous bug fixes and
minor enhancements, Sun LUSE software, Sun CVS software and new
reporting capability.
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Upgrade Allowance Program for Sun StorEdge 9900 Storage
Addition of the Sun StorEdge 9900 Systems
The Sun StorEdge 9900 systems have been added to the Sun Upgrade
Allowance Program (UAP). Specifically, Sun StorEdge 9910 system
consolidation trade-ins and Sun StorEdge 9960 system consolidation
trade-ins have been added to the Sun UAP. Allowances vary depending on
the system configurations and quantity being traded for the Sun
StorEdge 9910 system and Sun StorEdge 9960 system.
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Developer
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Access1 Web Site
Solution for Segmentation Fault with Java Virtual Machine
Access1 is a library of timely technical information for the Sun
developer community. Users have free access to TechNotes, white papers
and the Access1 patch database which covers product installation,
security issues and driver updates. Developer Support contract
customers are able to log and query support calls via email and receive
special access to post-installation patches, bug reports and technical
bulletins written by Sun technical engineers.
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"Application Modeling and Performance Tuning from a GC Perspective"
by Alka Gupta and Michael Doyle
In their Developer's Notebook paper "Application Modeling and
Performance Tuning from a GC Perspective, Using a SIP Network Server,"
Alka Gupta and Michael Doyle focus on solutions for the "big pauses,
low throughput" problem in the soft-switch vertical market. They found
that the use of the bestFitFirst and promoteAll switches on Java
Development Kit (JDK) 1.2.2_10 release gave a huge boost to
performance in terms of GC sequential and total overhead, GC pauses and
application throughout. Eliminating finalizers from the application
offered significant performance improvements from the GC perspective.
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Education and Research
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Australian University Announces $5.5M Alliance with Sun, HDS
Over the Next Four Years
The University of Western Sydney (UWS), Australia, has selected the Sun
and Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) alliance for its largest IT project to
date, signing a $5.5 million contract with the two companies over the
next four years. The university is consolidating more than 15 servers
across three computer rooms into two new data centers with a tailored
architecture to meet the existing and emerging e-learning needs of the
institution.
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Virtual Education Space (VES)
Building a Shared Services Infrastructure with Sun Open Net Environment
The Virtual Education Space (VES) initiative is a preK-12 platform
initiative that aims to give teachers, students and parents online
access to educational resources. The case study illustrates the core
business reasons and benefits for choosing
Sun ONE. The case study also shows the architecture objective of VES
and the central role Sun ONE is playing in translating the VES vision
into reality.
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Princeton University Meta Portal Strategy
Using Sun Open Net Environment
Princeton has chosen uPortal, a free, sharable university portal based
on Java technology and developed by the Java in Administration
Special Interest Group (JA-SIG) as the infrastructure for its Desktop
for Department Managers portal, one of several portals under development
by the university.
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Sysadmin
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New Sun Certified Backup and Recovery Engineer Certification
Training Course
A new certification, ES-230 Design and Administration of Backup and
Recovery Systems, has been developed for backup and recovery engineers
responsible for the design and implementation of backup systems in the
datacenter with an emphasis on VERITAS NetBackup or Solstice
Backup Software. The examination is designed to measure knowledge of
reliable backup methodology, restoring data and meeting design
requirements.
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Watters' Guide on Solaris 8 Operating Environment
Network Configuration
Paul Watters covers all aspects of deploying the
Solaris OE in his book "Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide"
as an enterprise-level network operating system, with a focus on e-commerce.
Written for experienced network administrators who want an objective
guide to networking with Solaris OE, the book covers installation on
the Intel and SPARC platforms and shows how to set up Solaris OE as
a file server, application server and database server.
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Comparison of Solaris OE DVD and CD Installation
A Single DVD Can Hold Up to 4.7 GBytes of Information
Installing the Solaris OE has
became easier due to DVD media. The entire Solaris OE can now be
installed using a single DVD. This eliminates the need to swap CDs in
and out of the drive. The two installation media for the Solaris 8
2/02 OE is available online.
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"System Performance Tuning"
By Gian-Paolo C. Musumeci and Mike Loukides
The second edition of "System Performance Tuning" by Gian-Paolo
Musumeci and Mike Loukides has just been released by O'Reilly. This
completely updated new book shows system administrators how to make the
best use of existing systems while minimizing the purchase of new
equipment.
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Java Technology
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"Compression and Decompression Data Using Java APIs"
Reduce Network Traffic
Qusay H. Mahmoud's article "Compression and Decompression Data Using
Java APIs" covers using APIs to compress and decompress data from
within applications. There are code samples available on the Java
Web site that show how to use the java.util.zip package to compress and
decompress data in order to reduce network traffic and improve the
performance of client/server applications. Also covered is
how to compress and decompress serialized objects to save disk space.
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New to Java Programming Center Supplement
Using File and BufferedReader Classes
The New to Java Programming Center Supplement for February presents
information about variable scope and how to use the File and
BufferedReader classes, along with information about programming
shortcuts.
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"More Servlets and JavaServer Pages"
by Marty Hall
In "More Servlets and JavaServer Pages" Marty Hall shows how to
apply recent advances in servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP)
technology. The book provides
every detail necessary to leverage the latest servlet 2.3 and JSP 1.2
standards: real-world insight, advanced techniques, industrial-strength
code and hands-on coverage of three top servers--Apache Tomcat,
Macromedia JRun and New Atlanta ServletExec.
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Java Wireless Developer Connection Web Site
Articles on Wireless Technologies and Other Resources
The Java Wireless Developer Connection Web site contains resources such as
code samples, MIDP API docs, a bug database, technical tips, forums and
upcoming events.
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Java Wireless Developer Connection Web Site
Articles on Wireless Technologies and Other Resources
The Java Wireless Developer Connection Web site contains resources such as
code samples, MIDP API docs, a bug database, technical tips, forums and
upcoming events.
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Playing Audio and Video With the Java Media Framework API
Java Developer Connection Program Tech Tips
The Java Developer Connection (JDC) Program Tech Tips for February 19, 2002,
was written by John Zukowski. The tips it includes were developed using
Java 2 Software Development Kit (SDK), Standard Edition, v 1.3.
They include Playing Audio and Video With the Java Media Framework API and
Using the JSObject Class in Applets.
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"J2EE Connector Architecture and Enterprise Application"
by Rahul Sharma, Beth Stearns and Tony Ng
Two chapters of the book "J2EE Connector Architecture and Enterprise
Application" by Rahul Sharma, Beth Stearns and Tony Ng are available
online courtesy of the Java Developer Connection Program.
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New Product Marketplace
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Hitachi Data Systems Certifies 2 Gb-Ready JNI PCI
For Lightning 9900 Storage Systems in Solaris Operating Environment
Hitachi Data Systems has certified JNI Corp.'s 2 Gb-Ready
FibreStar PCI and SBus Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) for
use in the Hitachi Freedom Storage Lightning 9900, the first
high-end storage system to introduce 2 Gb Fibre Channel speeds.
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Mentor Graphics' C-Bridge Technology
Improves Performance of Embedded Designs
Mentor Graphics Corp. has released C-Bridge technology, an
extension to its Seamless co-verification environment. C-Bridge
promotes high-level modeling and improves the verification performance
of embedded designs by incorporating C and C++ hardware descriptions,
test benches and protocol models into Seamless co-verification
sessions. Graphics Seamless co-verification environment
delivers high performance co-verification months before a hardware
prototype can be built.
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Advanced Design System (ADS) 2002 EDA Software
Agilent Technologies
Advanced Design System (ADS) 2002 from Agilent Technologies is an
electronic design automation (EDA) software that features advances in
simulation technology and usability for engineers creating radio
frequency (RF) designs. Advances include co-simulation with layout
components, a verification model extractor and new simulation
technologies that provide greater levels of simulation performance.
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BlueCat Linux Offered with ADI Engineering's Reference Card Design
For Data Communications, Networking, Video Processing and Broadband Gateways
ADI Engineering will distribute LynuxWorks' BlueCat Linux with its reference
card design for the Intel i80200 XScale microarchitecture, the
BRH card. The software/hardware combination provides customers with an
end-to-end solution for developers designing low-power,
high-performance applications such as data communications, networking,
video processing and broadband gateways.
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