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News
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Sun iForce Partner Excellence Award Adds Three New Categories
Three New Categories
There are now three new categories in the 2003 iForce Partner
Excellence Awards, which Sun Microsystems and its co-sponsor,
Computerworld, have added to recognize U.S. iForce Partners for notable
success in leveraging the iForce initiative to promote customer
success.Partners and customers may submit entries online until February 10, 2003.
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New Sun Open Net Environment Offerings on Linux
Highlights from Sun's Announcements at LinuxWorld
Sun's announcements at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo include
new offerings of the Sun Open Net Environment (Sun ONE) on Linux,
a joint solution with Ximian and other products that support
Sun's expansion into the Intel (x86) server marketplace.
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Web Services Reliability Specification Promotes SOAP-based Messaging
Working Draft Designed to Encourage Wider Web Services Use
In an effort to promote wider adoption of Web Services, a group of IT
vendors that includes Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., NEC, Oracle, Sonic
Software and Sun have completed and circulated a working draft of the
Web Services Reliability (WS-Reliability) specification.
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Oracle-on-Sun Solutions Result in Improved Profits, Business Processes
Restaurant Chain, Tech Firms, University Benefit from Adoption
Four success stories were presented at the recent Oracle AppsWorld event
in San Diego. Darden Restaurants, PaeTec Communications, Telmar Network
Technology and the University of Northern Iowa all reported on their
selection of the Oracle E-Business Suite running on the Solaris
Operating Environment (Solaris OE), which is an important element in the
Sun Open Net Environment (Sun ONE).
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Sun, Ximian Produce Sun ONE Connector for Ximian Evolution
Integrates Sun Open Net Environment and Linux Desktops to Evolution Email, Calendering
At the recent LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in New York, Ximian Inc.
and Sun Microsystems announced the pending availability of the Sun
ONE Connector for Ximian Evolution, a new product that will provide
complete integration for Sun Open Net Environment (Sun ONE) users
with Linux and Solaris Operating Environment (Solaris OE) desktops to
the Evolution email and calendaring workgroup information client.
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Sun Contributes Integration Code to Grid Engine Project
Also Offers Source Code to Jini Network Technology JAM Project
Sun, a long-time proponent of grid computing, has advanced the cause by
contributing integration code to the Grid Engine Project in the form of
Grid Engine Portal portlet technology. The portlet integrates Sun
ONE Grid Engine software with Sun ONE Portal Server (formerly the
iPlanet Portal Server) technology, providing secure access to grid
resources from both inside and outside the firewall to commercial
enterprises and research institutions.
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Web Services Offerings: Employee Portal and Identity Management
Burntsand Inc. and Sun of Canada Alliance
Sun Microsystems of Canada and the e-business solutions provider,
Burntsand Inc., have entered into a strategic alliance to provide joint
delivery of Web Services solutions in Canada based on the Sun Open
Network Environment (Sun ONE). The first two offerings will be an
Employee Community Portal and an Identity Management (iM) solution.
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Features
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Carolina Hurricanes Launch First NHL Wireless Service
Powered by Sun Cobalt RaQ 4 Servers and OceanLake's mScope
As the first NHL franchise to launch a wireless interactive game, the
Carolina Hurricanes declared itself The Home of Wireless Hockey. The
official wireless Web site of the Carolina Hurricanes is powered by Sun
Cobalt RaQ 4 servers and OceanLake's SunTone Certified mScope
mobility engine.
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Schneider National Ramps Up Service Online and Over the Road
Using Sun RAS Profile Service Increases Uptime, Fulfillment
The orange trucks of Schneider National Inc. are a familiar sight to
the company's customers, who include two-thirds of the Fortune 500, as
well as businesses in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Less visible but
equally critical to Schneider's success are the strides the company has
made in developing Java technology-based transportation and
logistics solutions and implementing them on Sun IT infrastructure to
aid its customers in managing their enterprises.
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"Transforming the Economics of Computing" -- White Paper
Using N1 and Terraspring Software to Turn Data Centers into Server Farms
"Transforming the Economics of Computing: Optimizing IT Infrastructure
Utilization," a 14-page white paper, assesses current data center
management practices and makes recommendations toward their reform that
would allow optimal response to business initiatives within the
confines of an increasingly restrictive bottom line. Toward that end,
the white paper recommends adoption of N1, Sun's new unitary vision,
architecture and products for the data center of the future.
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Wall Street and Technology Brochure
Scott McNealy Discusses the Importance of Return on Investment
The Wall Street and Technology brochure features Scott McNealy,
chairman, president and CEO of Sun, discussing the importance of return
on investment (ROI) in the financial services industry. Sun recently
launched the eSolutions for STP initiative. The brochure also covers
concepts driving (straight-through processing) STP, lists iForce
partners and examples from the real world of finance.
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Software
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Solaris 9 12/02 Operating Environment (Intel Platform Edition) Release
Runs on 32 bit PC Systems Based on x86 Compatible Processors
Beginning with the Solaris 9 Operating Environment (Solaris OE)
update release 12/02, Sun is introducing support of the x86 platform
(Intel Platform Edition). New features in the Solaris 9 12/02 OE are
password management framework for LDAP, UFS Logging performance
enhancements and Network Cache Accelerator (NCA) multiple instance
server support.
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Project JXTA Brings Maturity to Peer-to-Peer Solutions
Opens New Possibilities for Business Case Applications
Daniel Brookshier, Sing Li and Brendon Wilson explain how Project JXTA
can be used for P2P solutions and assert a business proposition for
it. They also examine the role of server-side functionality and whether
or not P2P can replace a server and the expected market for P2P in the
next few years.
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Marix Integrates AppLink Technology With StarOffice 6.0 Software
Remote and Local Users Can Alter Documents That Stay on Secure Server
Marix Technologies Inc. has reached a licensing agreement with Sun
Microsystems Inc. to integrate StarOffice 6.0 software into Marix's
technology. This agreement, which integrates StarOffice
6.0 software with Marix's AppLink and permits central hosting for
StarOffice, will enable remote and local users to securely edit and
return changes to StarOffice documents without those documents leaving
the secure server.
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Events
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Web Services Edge 2003 East Conference & Expo
March 18-20 in Boston, MA
Web Services Edge 2003 East conference and expo is the largest
independent event for Web Services, Java technology, .NET and XML.
There will be educational opportunities from the Java University
program, an all-day Mobile .NET workshop and fast path certification for
XML developers.
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CTIA Wireless 2003
March 17 - 19 in New Orleans
CTIA Wireless 2003 is a gathering place for network
providers, carriers and manufacturers and users of wireless technology
such as those in the healthcare, government, military and automotive
markets. Special interest seminars will cover mobile wireless
technologies for persons with disabilites.
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CERAWeek 2003
February 10-14, Houston, TX
Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) will host CERAWEEK 2003,
the annual executive conference for the energy industry. The theme
is Restoring Confidence: Leadership Strategies for
the Energy Future. Speakers scheduled include Daniel Yergin, CERA
chairman; the Hon. Donald L. Evans, U.S. Secretary of Commerce; and
Robert Klein, Senior Vice President, PacifiCorp.
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Digital Media Universe 2003
March 4-5, Los Angeles
The Digital Media Universe 2003 conference for media and entertainment
executives (DMU 2003) is being sponsored by Sun. This invitation-only
event will address the opportunities, challenges and solutions in the
digital age. Scott McNealy, CEO of Sun, will deliver the keynote.
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Servers
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NSPI Cuts Costs through SAN Based on Sun Fire Servers
Consolidation Eliminates Five Servers
When Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) needed to simplify its
infrastructure, they consolidated a collection of smaller systems they
accumulated over the years to more powerful and higher-capacity
platforms. NSPI chose a Sun solution offered by Sun reseller xwave
which combined Sun Fire servers and Sun StorEdge complete storage
solutions.
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Sun Fire 3800-6800 Servers and Sun Fire 15K Servers
Accelerated Allowances Transitioned on Units Less Than Two Years Old
Sun is expiring accelerated allowances for Sun Fire 3800-6800
servers and Sun Fire 15K servers. New allowances are introduced to
more accurately reflect current market values of used Sun Servers. UAP
accelerated allowances for mid- and high-end servers less than two
years old are affected with this announcement.
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Transitioning Sun Enterprise 10000 Systems
Upgrade to Sun Fire 12K Server or Sun Fire 15K Server Recommended
Sun Enterprise 10000 server systems will be transitioned off the
Sun price list as the final EOL of UltraSPARC II processor-based
Enterprise servers. Key configure-to-order and standalone x-options for
Sun Enterprise 10000 server systems will remain available.
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Storage
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On the Market: Sun StorEdge SDLT 320 Desktop Tape Drive
Ideal for Workstations, Small and Mid-range Servers, Manual Backup
The Sun StorEdge SDLT 320 desktop tape drive, with its 160 GB single
cartridge capacity and 16 MB/second throughput speed, is the ideal product
for non-automatic backup operations, for workstations and for small and
mid-range servers. With the introduction to the market of this drive, Sun
is also lowering the price of the Sun StorEdge DLT8000 tape drive.
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Sun StorEdge L5500 and L6000 Tape Libraries Get New Part Numbers
Sun Services Program Installation Now Included as Bundle
Sun Services program installation of the Sun StorEdge L5500 and
L6000 tape libraries is now available as a bundle. At the same time,
Sun is transitioning the Sun StorEdge L5500 and L6000 tape libraries
without installation from its price list.
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Sun StorEdge 9900 Series Software License Transfer Offer Now Worldwide
Offer Now Includes Asia-Pacific (APAC) Market
The Sun StorEdge 9900 Series Software License Transfer (SLT)
offering, previously available only for the Americas and EMEA, is now
available in the Asia Pacific (APAC) market.
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Developer
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Resources for Migration From HP MPE/iX to the Solaris Operating Environment
HP MPE/iX Intrinsics
The kit for migrating from HP MPE/iX to the Solaris Operating
Environment (Solaris OE) contains resources, tools and knowledge from
Sun and its migration consultants. HP MPE/iX Intrinsics is one of the
technologies discussed on the HP MPE/iX page.
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SVG- 1.1 and Mobile SVG as W3C Recommendations
Language has Changed
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has issued Scalable Vector Graphics
(SVG) 1.1 and Mobile SVG Profiles as W3C Recommendations. SVG 1.1
separates SVG capabilities into reusable building blocks, and SVG
Mobile re-combines them in a way optimized for mobile devices.
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Solaris Operating Environment Analyzer for C/C++ and Cobol Source Code
Version 1.2 Upgrades
The Solaris Operating Environment (Solaris OE) Analyzer for C/C++
and Cobol Source Code is an application based on Java technology
that is used to identify porting issues in C/C++ and Cobol source code
files. Version 1.2 has now been upgraded to support the Cobol
language.
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Education and Research
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Education Promotion: Re-Priced Sun StorEdge D1000 Arrays
Drives the Price per MB Down to 1.4 Cents
The current promotion offered to Education customers on the Sun
StorEdge D1000 array has been re-priced. The re-pricing of this
promotion drives the price per MB down to 1.4 cents on the Sun StorEdge
D1000 array, creating a compelling price/performance value
proposition. This promotion runs until June 30, 2003.
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Yale Implements Single Sign-on Central Authentication Service
Standalone Middle-tier Service Employs Java Technology
When Yale University decided several years ago to implement single
sign-on authentication, it was with the understanding that simple,
insecure authentication solutions would not suffice. Consequently, the
Yale Department of Technology and Planning elected to develop a Central
Authentication Service (CAS) using the Java programming language.
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Sun's Entry-level Servers Help Higher Education Institutions
Low Cost, High Performance, Deployment Ease
Sun's entry-level (volume) servers have been adopted successfully by
many universities such as Stanford University, the University of
Colorado, Florida Atlantic University and others. Sun's entry-level
systems are easy to deploy and integrate and include Sun Open Net
Environment (Sun ONE) software at no additional cost.
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The University of Tokyo's Genome Center Deploys Sun Servers
Second Largest Sun Fire 15K Server Supercluster in the World
The human genome analysis system at the Human Genome Center (HGC), a
branch of the Institute of Medical Science of The University of Tokyo,
went fully operational on January 1, 2003. The center deployed eight
Sun Fire 15K servers and two Sun Fire 6800 servers with a total of
788 UltraSPARC III processors and approximately 1.7 TB of memory.
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Java Technology
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Knudsen on MIDP Application Security 3
Creating Authentication Schemes in MIDP
Jonathan Knudsen focuses on authentication in MIDP and techniques MIDP
clients can use for authentication. He covers HTTPS support, use of TLS
and creating a simple password authentication scheme.
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Java Technology Applications on the Mac OS X
Three Tips
Developer Daniel Steinberg presents tips for giving your Java
technology applications a native look and feel so that Mac OS X users
can install and run your application. He focuses on some of the runtime
properties you can set to move the position of the main menu bar,
customize the application menu and tweak the appearance of the frame
components.
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Tutorial Guides Developers in Using Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition for Embedded Applications
Qusay Mahmoud Focuses on Connected Device Configuration and Profiles
The Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) comes in two
configurations, the Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC) --
designed for smaller embedded electronic devices -- and the Connected
Device Configuration (CDC) -- designed for such devices as home appliances,
Internet TVs and set-top boxes. In his tutorial,
Qusay Mahmoud focuses on CDC, its virtual
machine, CVM, and three related profiles: Foundation, Personal and
Personal Basis.
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Java API for XML-based RPC Brings Portability to Web Services
Vendors Can Develop on One Product, Deploy on Another
Janice J. Heiss has written a piece for the Java technology Web
site on Java API for XML-based RPC (Remote Procedure Calls)
(JAX-RPC) Portability in Web Services applications. She points out that
the Java technology platform includes a core API, JAX-RPC, which is
designed to enable developers to write interoperable, portable
SOAP-based Web Services. JAX-RPC, she predicts, will be the instrument
for bringing a portability feature to the interoperability of Web
Services.
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New Product Marketplace
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Antivirus and Content-security Products from Trend Micro
Control Level of Filtering for Incoming Content
Trend Micro has released four new product versions of its messaging
security software line. The distinctive releases include built-in
features to detect and prevent malicious code outbreaks, even before
virus signatures are positively identified and before the messages are
transmitted over corporate intranets.
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Integrated File I/O Storage from BiTMICRO and Solution-Soft
Supported by Solaris Operating Environment
The integrated solid state disk (SSD) and storage management software
solution from BiTMICRO Networks and Solution-Soft Systems will identify
and resolve application input/output (I/O) and access time bottlenecks.
Users can identify older or seldom-used files that can either be
migrated to other storage devices or compressed in place.
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CanIt-PRO Spam Trap from Roaring Penguin Software
Based on MIMEDefang Email Inspection and Manipulation Software
CanIt-PRO Spam Trap from Roaring Penguin Software Inc. is a
spam-control solution that runs on the enterprise mail server,
preventing the loss of legitimate email while providing unparalleled
flexibility in spam rule creation.
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