- Securing the Sun Fire 12K and 15K System Controllers, Updated for SMS 1.2
- Sep 6, 2002
- This article, one in a series that provides recommendations for enhancing security of a Sun Fire system, provides recommendations on how to securely deploy the Sun Fire 12K and 15K system controllers.
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- Reducing the Backup Window With Sun StorEdge Instant Image Software
- Aug 30, 2002
- This article discusses the advantages and methods of using a point-in-time (PIT) type of backup system versus a more traditional backup approach that requires extended downtime.
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- An Information Technology Management Reference Architecture
- Aug 16, 2002
- This article describes the results of a proof-of-concept process to create an IT management reference architecture that displays IDC mail and messaging, as conducted at Sun's iForce Ready Center.
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- Drill-Down Monitoring of Database Servers
- Aug 16, 2002
- This article presents a process for identifying and resolving problems with the performance of database servers. Learn how to monitor and tune databases, as well as how to recognize if a shared memory segment uses ISM (Intimate Shared Memory).
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- LAN-Free Backups Using the Sun StorEdge Instant Image 3.0 Software
- Aug 16, 2002
- As data grows in size and backup windows shrink, performing backups across the LAN is no longer the ideal method. Read an overview of LAN and SAN backup practices and learn how to perform LAN-free backups.
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- Network Storage Evaluations Using Reliability Calculations
- Aug 16, 2002
- This article uses a case study to introduce concepts and calculations for systematically comparing redundancy and reliability factors as they apply to network storage configurations.
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- Securing the Sun Fire Midframe System Controller
- Aug 16, 2002
- Learn how to build a separate and private SC network, to which the insecure protocols required to manage an SC are restricted.
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- Guide to Installation-Part II: Sun Cluster 3.0 Software Management Services
- Aug 9, 2002
- The second in a two-part series, this module details the tasks that must be performed to install the Solaris Operating Environment on each cluster node during a Sun Cluster 3.0 software installation.
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- How Hackers Do It: Tricks, Tools, and Techniques
- Aug 9, 2002
- Learn how to build and maintain secure systems and implement preventive solutions against the common tricks, tools, and techniques used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to Solaris Operating Environment systems.
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- Metropolitan Area Sun Ray Services
- Aug 9, 2002
- Expand into new lines of business and drastically reduce the actual and hidden costs of ownership of the desktop PC device by implementing these preferred practice recommendations for deploying Sun Rays over a Metropolitan Area Network.
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- Securing the Sun Cluster 3.0 Software
- Aug 9, 2002
- Reduce susceptibility to attacks and increase the reliability, availability, and serviceability of systems that run Sun Cluster 3.0 software by implementing the recommendations for configuring the Solaris Operating Environment and supported agents detailed in this article.
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- Using SMC Tools
- May 31, 2002
- Solaris system administration expert Janice Winsor discusses the Solaris Management Console tools and shows you how they help you manage and administer a Solaris server from almost anywhere.
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- Guide to Installation, Part I: Sun Cluster Management Services
- May 24, 2002
- This article contains the tasks that must be performed for installation of Sun Cluster 3.0 software.
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- Solaris OE Enterprise Management Systems Part I: Architectures and Standards
- May 24, 2002
- This article presents a summary of typical architectures and a clarification of the standards to help the reader better understand the implementations of various third-party vendor EM Systems solutions.
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- Sun Fire 3800-6800 Servers Dynamic Reconfiguration
- May 24, 2002
- A general overview of Dynamic Reconfiguration, its implementation on Sun Fire 3800-6800 servers, and best practice guidelines for DR with Sun Management Center or the command line are provided in this article.
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- Using Live Upgrade 2.0 With JumpStart Technology and Web Start Flash
- May 24, 2002
- John S. Howard provides recommendations and techniques for integrating LU with the JumpStart software framework and the Solaris Web Start Flash software.
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- SMC Toolbox Editor: Creating and Editing an SMC Toolbox
- May 17, 2002
- Learn how to use the SMC toolbox editor to create or edit an SMC toolbox. You can create a toolbox that is shared by other toolboxes, or one that includes all tools on a number of servers for a particular functionality.
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- Using Live Upgrade 2.0 With a Logical Volume Manager
- May 17, 2002
- Part two of a three-part series, this article addresses best practices for upgrading systems, specifically using Live Upgrade 2.0 with a logical volume manager.
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- Networked System Administration Tools from Sun Microsystems
- May 1, 2002
- Solaris system administration expert Janice Winsor discusses the Solaris Management Console tools and shows you how they help you manage and administer a Solaris server from almost anywhere.
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- Solaris 8 User Administration Tools
- May 1, 2002
- Peter Gregory discusses user account configuration files; adding, modifying, and deleting user accounts with Admintool and shell commands; user shells; and user account commands in Solaris 8.
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