This week Sun announced it has created a new vertical market targeting the broadband, media and entertainment industry [14414] and released a new version of a reference architecture that focuses on digital asset management [14400]. The News section also covers two promotions that include below market financing on Sun solutions [14349] and the release of remanufactured products within the Sun FireTM, Sun BladeTM and Sun StorEdgeTM product lines [14397].
Several new and upcoming releases within the Sun Java family are covered in this edition, including the Sun JavaTM System RFID Software 2.0 [14398], Sun JavaTM Enterprise System Release 3 [14412] and the Sun JavaTM System Identity Auditor [14391].
Sun also introduced its first dual-core server based on the multi-core AMD Opteron processor [14411], which also is fully supported by the SolarisTM 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) [14410].
In the Java section, read about the JCPSM's approval of JSR 181 that is expected to simplify Java technology-based Web Services [14402], how JavaTM 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2METM)-enabled devices communicate with smart cards [14329] and how this platform is advancing the telecom industry [14353].
Sun has updated some of its service offerings including the Sun Managed Site Infrastructure Services [14396], SunSM Net Connect 3.2 [14383] and a new pricing business model on Sun software support for the Solaris 8 and 9 OS [14394].
Sys Admin offers advice on preparing an IT environment for the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) [14347], using computer forensics to investigate security breaches [14365] and a white paper analysis of the Sun StorEdge 6920 system [14378].
Attempting to meet Hollywood's insatiable appetite for reliable, fast and open technology, Sun announced it will be creating a new vertical group targeting the media and entertainment market. Revealed during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2005 Conference, a new group of leaders has been appointed to advance Sun's latest vertical market.
Sun's Digital Asset Management Reference Architecture Version 2.0 was publicly launched this week at the National Association of Broadcasters 2005 Conference. This new version provides an open, end-to-end digital asset management system that seamlessly manages video and rich media content, including HD and SD video, photos, audio and Flash animation.
Sun Microsystems Finance is offering 2.75 percent APR on Sun technology solutions financed now through June 30, 2005. These below market rate financing offers are available on the complete range of Sun hardware products and solutions with flexible payment plans over 24- and 36-month terms and no upfront investment.
Sun has announced remanufactured offerings for its Sun Fire, Sun Blade and Sun StorEdge product lines. Sun's remanufactured products are rebuilt to deliver the same performance, quality and investment
protection as new Sun systems at reduced prices. Every major component of these Sun systems meets or exceeds production and test specifications.
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86.2: Solaris OS End-of-Software Support Announcements
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The Sun Java System RFID Software 2.0 is designed to integrate with, and provide services to, a variety of applications through a number of standard protocols and interfaces. This new release filters, aggregates and processes volumes of RFID data, delivering streamlined business information to enterprise applications.
The Sun Java Enterprise System Release 3 is on the market with new functionalities along with continued multiplatform support and an annual license fee with unlimited Right-to-use (RTU) privileges. This release offers customers access to a comprehensive set of software for enterprise deployment, plus licenses to versions of Sun's industry leading tools.
Results from a SPECjAppServer2004 benchmark demonstrate the Sun Java System Application Server 8.1 Standard Edition offers the best price/performance with a score of 1201.44 jAppServer Operations Per Second (JOPS) @ Standard, while running the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) and Sun Fire servers.
Sun is preparing for the release of the Sun Java System Identity Auditor, which is expected to be generally available in multiple languages on May 31, 2005. Claimed to be the industry's first comprehensive identity audit solution, this new release promises to deliver proactive, automated and sustainable visibility into identity controls.
Sun is inviting developers to try the Sun Java Studio Enterprise Collaboration Service that offers real-time interactions with others in the development community. The Sun Developer Network Site is hosting a server that allows developers to configure their Sun Java Studio Enterprise system during installation and connect to this collaboration service.
An enhanced Sun Fire V40z is Sun's first dual-core server based on the new industry-standard dual-core AMD Opteron processor. Powered by AMD64 dual-core technology, this new Sun Fire V40z is an enhanced four-socket, eight-way server that integrates four microprocessors, each with two complete CPU cores.
AMD's dual-core Opteron processor is supported by the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS), offering customers a powerful and competitive combination. Sun servers powered by ADM64 dual-core technology, like the Sun Fire V40z servers that optimize the Solaris 10 OS, are delivering near liner scalability.
Sun has released three new pre-architected Managed Services packages that provide customers with a ready to deploy site management solution. All three packages offer defined managed services that can be implemented as is or customized to a customer's specific IT operational requirements.
Sun Net Connect 3.2
Now Offers Remote Servicing, Point of Presence in Customer Environments
Sun Net Connect is an integrated online set of system management services that help drive system uptime and reduce system management costs. Sun recently released version 3.2 that offers remote servicing, event notification and reporting, trend reporting, configuration and patch reporting, storage asset FRU reporting and availability reporting.
Sun Services has a new pricing business model for the Sun Software Support Services targeting the Solaris 8 and 9 Operating Systems (Solaris OS). These Sun Software Support Services have been aligned with the Solaris 10 OS to ease system upgrades in the future.
IT managers toying with the idea of implementing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology within their IT environments should define how an RFID solution will solve a particular problem within an organization and then institute a pilot program to test and demonstrate this program, says Bernard Traversat, Senior Engineering Manager for RFID and JXTA at Sun.
Computer forensics not only can identify a source of an attack on a computer system, it also can be used to assess damage, recover data and prosecute offenders. Basic information on this technology is the subject of a recently published Sun BluePrints OnLine article that covers the terminology, guidelines and procedures in computer forensic investigations.
The Evaluator Group has released a 17-paged white paper that examines the Sun StorEdge 6920 latest features and benefits. Sun recently announced that an enhanced version of this mid-range storage system is scheduled to be released by June 31, 2005, and the Evaluator Group offers an analysis on this updated storage product offering.
Sun BluePrints has released the fifth chapter of the book "Building N1 Grid Solutions: Preparing, Architecting, and Implementing Service-Centric Data Centers" as an online article, which focuses on the N1 Grid architecture and how to collect and analyze Critical to Quality baselines for accurate architectural analysis and solution testing.
The Java Community Process (JCP) unanimously approved the Web Services Meta Data for the Java Platform under the Java Specification Request (JSR) 181, which is expected to simplify the process of using Java technology-based applications as Web Services. The principal goal of JSR 181 is to provide a simplified model for Web Services development.
The Java Specification Request (JSR) 177 is being designed to provide Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) applications with APIs for security and trust services through the integration of a security element, such as smart cards. In a Sun Developer Network Site article, writer C. Enrique Ortiz examines the communication APIs of this specification.
Telecommunication carriers need to monetize their 3G investments this year to continue the momentum built up from last year's banner year, said Eric Chu, senior director, Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME), Client Systems Group, Sun. He advises carriers and handset manufacturers to collaborate in leveraging Java and identity solutions to insure investments are fully realized.
Sun Microsystems Press and Prentice Hall PTR have published what they describe as a "one-stop resource" on exceptions and exception handling for the Java programming language. "Robust Java: Exception Handling, Testing, and Debugging" by Stephen Stelting is a comprehensive reference guide for developers that offers best practices for Java exception handling.
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