![Solaris[tm] 9 Operating Environment](/software/solaris/images/products/solaris9box.jpg)
|
The Solaris[tm] 9 Operating Environment redefines the operating system to a services platform by combining traditional OS functionality, application services, and identity management. The Solaris 9 OE delivers the security, manageability and performance that IT professionals need to increase service levels and decrease costs and risks; it's the
rock-solid foundation for solutions based on the Sun[tm] ONE software architecture. Customers can take full advantage of UltraSPARC® processor-based systems, from smaller departmental servers to massive SunPlex[tm] clusters with hundreds of CPUs. Designed for multiprocessing and 64-bit computing, Solaris software scales to handle heavy traffic, huge data sets, and compute-intensive problems.
| |
|---|
| The #1 UNIX® just got better. | | The Solaris 8 OE delivers the predictability of the data center with the agility of the Internet | | |
|
» See Solaris 9 Data Sheet for more details
| |
|---|
Services PlatformThe Solaris 9 OE redefines the operating system to a services platform with the integration of: Sun ONE Application Server Sun ONE Directory ServerSecurity and Web Services | Saves users and developers time and money with the integration of key services into the Solaris platform. | ManageabilityEnhanced management features are part of the Solaris 9 platform including: Solaris 9 Resource ManagerSolaris Volume Manager | More management tools come built into the Solaris 9 platform to simplify administration, save time, and avoid the cost of add-on packages which are often sold separately. | SecuritySun has delivered strong security for years and now has even more features such as: Secure ShellIPSec & IKEKerberos v5 Server SunScreen[tm] 3.2 Firewall | Protects data through encryption of sensitive sessions, improved access control through single sign-on improvements and the ability to deter unauthorized users from access to your network. | ScalabilityBetter performance through: Threading Library ImprovementsMultiple Page Size SupportJava[tm] 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4Memory Management Optimizations | Boost application speed without upgrading hardware or altering applications. | AvailabilityGet the environment designed for high availability packed with the following features: Patch ManagerLive UpgradeSolaris Flash | Increases application availability and reduces planned and unplanned downtime. | CompatibilityProtects your application investments and allows you to solve your business needs through: Guarantee Test Suite/Certification Test SuiteIndustry Leading ISV SupportEnhanced Linux Compatibility | Leverage your existing Solaris and Linux applications to solve your needs without additional investment. Find the right solution through a large selection of ISV applications. |
|
System Requirements
- SPARC® 32- and 64-bit platforms
- Disk space: 600 MB for desktops; one GB for servers
- Memory: 64 MB minimum (128 MB recommended)
Companion Products and Services
| » |
Sun[tm] Cluster |
|
Delivers application services to the data center or enterprise and enables the use of core Solaris services across a tightly coupled cluster, while maintaining full Solaris
platform compatibility.
|
|
|
