Newly released Oracle Solaris 10 8/11 provides enhancements to Oracle Solaris ZFS and Oracle Solaris install technologies, advanced support for the latest SPARC and x86 systems and Oracle Database 11g performance improvements. The Oracle Solaris 10 8/11 update includes new features, fixes and hardware support, in an easy-to-install manner and preserves the Oracle Solaris Binary Application Guarantee Program to guarantee binary compatibility with older Oracle Solaris releases.
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With the built-in Solaris 10 patch automation utility, 'smpatch' / Update Manager users can once again download patches for products such as Oracle Solaris Cluster and Oracle Solaris Studio, as well as Oracle Solaris Operating System patches. Systems must be registered or re-registered for users to switch 'smpatch' / Update Manager from using hardware-serial-number-based access entitlement to user based access entitlement.
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"Patching Oracle Solaris Using Advanced Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade Strategies for Zones and Clusters" is a lengthy, detailed guide that extends to a number of sections, including:
Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade and Oracle Solaris Zones
Zonepaths on ZFS
General Rules for Using Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade with Non-Global Zones
Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade and Non-Global Zones with Mount Points Added
Oracle Solaris8 and Solaris9 Branded Zones
Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade and ZFS
Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade and Cluster Technologies
The "Solaris 10 System Administration Essentials" covers just that - the essential features of the Oracle Solaris 10 OS. Key topics include installing, booting, and shutting down a system; managing packages and patches (software updates); controlling system processes; managing disks and devices; managing users; configuring networks; and using printing services.
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The recommended patching strategy for the Oracle Solaris operating system is the focus of a BigAdmin Feature Tech Tip. Jon Bowman provides general information on update batch bundles, boot environments, and Solaris Live Upgrade, as well as tips on what to do before you patch, moving from one update to another, scheduled and unscheduled patching, among others.
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