Sun's next generation processors are in the news with speculation on whether an updated dual-core Jaguar UltraSPARCTM IV processor will be released, and more information on the Panther [14052], Niagara and Rock processors [14026]. The Sun Compliance and Content Management Solution was released this week [14051] and a new vice president for Sun communications has been announced [13999].
Features explores IBM's motive behind its refusal to support the SolarisTM Operating System (Solaris OS) for x86 Platforms [14043], the future of Sun's HPCS Program [14036] and innovative technologies that are keeping Sun competitive [14033].
New product updates in the Sun JavaTM section include an RFID Tag and Ship solution [14042], Active Server Pages 4.0 [14046] and availability of the Directory Server Enterprise Edition via the Online Support Center [14039].
The JavaTM section offers the latest information on JSR 256 and 257 [14028], the JSR 82 and wireless Bluetooth applications [14038], viability of MIDP [14037] and the Java Masters Competition 2005 [14048].
Three technical white papers in the SysAdmin section cover migration strategies from Microsoft Windows to the Sun JavaTM Desktop System [14002], Solaris OS vs. Linux for x86/Opteron servers [14025] and how to implement a proactive patch management plan [14018].
Speculation on whether Sun will be releasing a kicker to its dual-core Jaguar UltraSPARC IV processors at its next product launch has customers anxiously awaiting the February 1, 2005 event. If released, this faster Jaguar chip will proceed the availability of the Panther chips in the Sun Fire product line by approximately six months.
The Niagara and Rock processors are both high-end chips, but may have the greatest impact on the lower end of the market, particularly in clusters of commodity x86 systems where network-intensive tasks, such as Web Services and e-commerce applications, are required. Sun is testing its first manufactured silicon of Niagara.
Increases in global regulatory compliance and business governance requirements have prompted Sun and AXS-One to deliver the Sun Compliance and Content Management Solution. This customer-ready system integrates Sun's storage and compliance products along with the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) and AXS-One software for a compliance solution designed for electronic records.
Sun announced this month that Ingrid van den Hoogen has been named vice president of worldwide communications and marketing, replacing Andy Lark, who held this position for the past three years. Van den Hoogen is moving from Sun's brand experience and community marketing where she was vice president.
Each week, we determine which articles have been most frequently referenced by logged-in subscribers to provide you with the most popular articles of the current and last volumes. The top articles for the three most recent issues were:
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Is it lack of customer demand or monopolistic behavior behind IBM's refusal to certify its enterprise software applications for the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) for x86 platforms? According to Sun insiders this move is characteristic of an "anti-competitive monolith" attempting to lock in customers, while IBM executives say that is patently untrue.
John Gustafson, a senior scientist and a principal investigator for Sun's High Productivity Computing Systems (HPCS) Program recently spoke with Tim Curns, editor of HPCwire on what he views as the most important technologies in the industry today. Proximity Communication, optical interconnect and others made his list, and he explains why.
Sun's unwavering dedication to research and development enables the company to supply technology and pricing models that give businesses a competitive-edge, said Vito Bonafede, Sun's regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa, who advised corporations to take advantage of these innovative technologies now.
The Sun Java System RFID Tag and Ship Solution is a simple, entry-level RFID solution designed to address specific RFID compliance requests from retailers. This packaged tagging solution will allow vendors to implement RFID tagging to meet immediate demands and retail mandates in approximately one week.
The newly released Sun Java System Active Server Pages 4.0 is an enterprise-class Active Server Pages (ASP) engine for the Sun Java System Web Server and Apache Web Server. This solution extends deployment capabilities for ASP applications, which are now supported by multiple operating systems, as well as the above listed Web servers.
The Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition
2004Q2 can now be obtained through Sun's Online Support Center (OSC). Media part numbers were designed for this Sun server product specifically for the OSC to provide easy accessibility for customers worldwide. This solution integrates smoothly into multiplatform environments.
System administrators interested in migrating from a Microsoft Windows operating system to the Sun Java Desktop System will want to read this Sun technical white paper that gives step-by-step migration procedures and a description on the interoperability between these two desktop environments. A four-step phased approach is recommended for a smooth transition.
This month, Seal Rock Research released a white paper that compares the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) and the Linux platform for x86/Opteron servers. Author David Burns examines these two UNIX operating systems, exploring the differences in performance and scalability, security, stability, application availability, technical support/cost and hardware support.
To patch or not to patch is a question many system administrators struggle with, particularly in regards to frequency, revision needs, total cost of ownership and risk. To eliminate this patch dilemma, a strategic patch management plan should be implemented to ease the decision-making process with each and every update.
The Java Community Process (JCP) is reviewing two newly proposed specification requests that will advance the Java programming language's support of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and remote inventory sectors. In an article by Vance McCarthy with Integration Developer News, the proposed JSR 256 - Mobile Sensor API and JSR 257 - Contactless Communications API are outlined.
A Sys-Con media article by Peter V. Mikhalenko hosted on the Java Community Process(JCP) Web site reviews the principles of Java development for Bluetooth applications on mobile devices. The Java APIs for the Bluetooth wireless technology (JABWT) standard, defined by the JSR 82 specification, supports rapid development of these applications.
A standard set of Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) APIs for mobile device development is being widely adopted by mobile telephone service providers. The Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) is the core component of the Java Technology for the Wireless Industry (JTWI) specification, and recently was explored for its viability.
Sun and Siemens are reminding innovative Java developers that registration for the Java Masters Competition 2005 is currently underway and is open to students and professionals worldwide, who are challenged to develop wireless Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) applications for the latest Siemens Java-enabled mobile phones CX70, S65 and M65.
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