New updates in Sun software are covered in this week's edition, including the N1TM Grid Service Provisioning System 5.0 Update 1 [14532], N1TM Grid Engine 6 Update 4 [14533] and the SolarisTM Security Toolkit 4.1 [14567]. Additionally, Sun has released a USB security script for a free download [14577].
New standard configurations for Sun BladeTM workstations [14574] now are available, as are Sun RayTM 1G monitor bundles with 24- and 19-inch flat panel displays [14537].
Read how Sun's unique on-demand password synchronization works with the Sun Java System Directory Server [14540]. The Sun JavaTM Studio Creator headlines two articles - one relates a company's experience integrating this Sun tool [14564] and the second lists 24 free tutorials now available on the Sun Web site [14565].
The Servers section reports on a Manugistics Benchmark that demonstrates the Sun FireTM E20K outperforms the IBM P5-590 [14581] and IDC tracking reveals continued growth in the worldwide server market [14568].
Possible upcoming features for the JavaTM 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SETM) 6.0 are shared by the platform's engineering team [14440]. Also in the Java section, read about some of the uncommon API features of the J2SE 5.0 [14416], how to become a certified web component developer for the JavaTM 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition [14571] and a new book explains how to create adrenaline-fueled games with Java programming language [14563].
Enhanced SunSpectrumSM Service Plans have been released [14561]. Sun Services EVP shares his perspective on the channel's future [14556]. Plus, learn about two service promotions on SunSM Update Connection [14530] and the Solaris Service Plans [14594].
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:
Sun is the only directory vendor to offer non-intrusive synchronization with Microsoft Active Directory as part of its directory offering. In an interview conducted by Sun Inner Circle, Don Bowen, director of Directory Services Enterprise Edition in Sun's Identity Management software group discusses the Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition.
Dick Wall of NewEnergy Associates has published the first of three articles advising readers first-hand about integrating the Sun Java Studio Creator into a larger development process within a business environment. Hosted on developer.com, Wall reveals how his company implemented this next-generation tool for Java application development.
The Sun Java Studio Creator Web site has released 24 tutorials that were previously available only to logged-in subscribers. Topics range from components to page navigation, databases to web services up to deploying the applications. These tutorials are designed to help teach various aspects of the Sun Java Studio Creator development environment.
The recently released N1 Service Provisioning System 5.0 Update 1 software has three new features designed for businesses requiring rapid deployment and access to heterogeneous application services. This updated software is ideal for customers who need to provision applications to a heterogeneous environment with ease and flexibility.
Update 4 of the N1 Grid Engine 6 has new optimized binaries for the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) x64 platform and the ability to connect Microsoft Windows desktops as execute hosts. Additionally, a new module interoperates with Sun Control Station 2.2.1 to administrate a grid from a single graphical user interface.
The Solaris Security Toolkit 4.1 release is available now with full support of the Solaris Software Support Service Plans or the SunSpectrum Service Plan contract. Formerly known as the JumpStart Architecture and Security Scripts (JASS) toolkit, the new Solaris Security Toolkit provides a flexible and extensible mechanism to harden and audit Solaris Operating Systems.
Sun has released a USB security script to ease concerns regarding unauthorized access to USB devices. The usbsecure.pl script allows users to implement USB device access control, enabling the disablement of all USB devices or only those devices that are currently connected to the system.
Standard configurations have been released for the Sun Blade 150, Sun Blade 1500 and Sun Blade 2500 workstations with the Solaris 10 and 8 Operating System (Solaris OS) preinstalled. Part numbers for these current workstations that support the Solaris 8 and 9 OS on the preinstall image have reached their end of life.
Sun has released new Sun Ray 1G Monitor bundles that come with a Sun Ray 1G Ultra-thin client and either a Sun 24-inch digital LCD or a Sun 19-inch digital LCD. Ideal for customers looking for high quality digital LCD displays to expand an existing Sun Ray deployment or for pilot purposes.
Microsoft Certified Engineers and Red Hat, SuSE and Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) system administrators now have through June 30, 2005 to take advantage of lower pricing on specific configurations when they purchase a Sun Java Workstation W1100z or Sun Java Workstation W2100z.
A new Manugistics Fulfillment v7.1 benchmark world record has been set by the Sun Fire E20K server running the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS). This Sun Enterprise class UltraSPARC IV-based server demonstrated leading performance by beating IBM's newest 32-way POWER5 server, the IBM P5-590, by 23 percent.
The first quarter of 2005 recorded year-over-year volume server revenue growth of 15.6 percent in the worldwide server market, representing the primary growth area for the overall server market, reported IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. Factory revenue grew 5.3 percent during this period, amounting to USD$12.1 billion.
SunSpectrum Service Plans are taking advantage of the company's new integrated, secure Sun Connection service to enhance its service offerings and fulfill customers' requests for a holistic solution that provides value to their businesses. These new services are immediately available at no additional cost to customers with SunSpectrum Service Plan coverage.
Sun's Executive Vice President of Services, Don Grantham, says his services strategy involves delivering proactive/preemptive services and expanding Sun's footprint in the managed services space with the acquisition of SevenSpace, a managed service provider. In an interview with CRN Editor-In-Chief Michael Vizard, Grantham outlined his perspective on the channel's future in managed services.
Sun is inviting customers to preregister for a free 30 day subscription to the Sun Update Connection services. Through notifications and intelligent updates, the Sun Update Connection services keep users of the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) on track by informing them of the latest available security fixes, recommended and featured updates.
Purchase any of the three subscription-based Solaris Service Plans by June 30, 2005, and receive a free copy of the book "Migrating to the Solaris Operating System: The Discipline of UNIX-to-UNIX Migrations." These software support plans are available at varying levels of need, including Premium, Standard and Basic.
The Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 6.0 is in mid-development, and the Desktop Java engineering team has published an article highlighting a few client technologies and their related features that may be in this platform's next release. These include Swing, Java 2D, internationalization, AWT and deployment.
Author of "Java in a Nutshell" David Flanagan has chosen his five favorite API features of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 in an article hosted on O'Reilly's ONJava.com Web site. He explains, with examples and methods, why these APIs -- which may be less well-known -- are beneficial to J2SE programmers.
Sun Certified Programmers for the Java platform, who specialize in the application of JavaServer Pages (JSP)* and servlet technologies used to present web services and dynamic web content using the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) may be interested in becoming certified in web components for the J2EE platform.
Author Andrew Davison has written a comprehensive new book entitled, "Killer Game Programming in Java" debunking the myth that the Java programming language isn't designed for game development. This comprehensive guide is a practical introduction to the latest Java graphics and game programming technologies and techniques.
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