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Java SE 6 Update 18 b05 is now available

2009-11-20T18:23:07-08:00

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b05) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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POST-REDIRECT-GET and JSF 2.0

2009-11-20T16:01:31-08:00

This Tech Tip shows you how to implement the POST-REDIRECT-GET (PRG) pattern in JavaServer Faces 2.0 technology.

Troubleshooting OpenSSO with Firefox Add-Ons: Part 5, Identity Provider Initiated Fedlet Single Sign-On

2009-11-20T16:00:04-08:00

Use the Firefox web browser to explore an OpenSSO identity provider initiated fedlet deployment. Read the article.

Community Tech Tip: Using MilaX With the Solaris OS on SPARC Platforms

2009-11-20T08:00:00-08:00

MilaX, a small Live CD distribution that runs completely off a CD, can be a good tool for troubleshooting a non-booting Solaris installation. In this tech tip, Bernd Schemmer of the BigAdmin community describes how to convert the MilaX Live CD to a WANBOOT image, so it can be used on a WANBOOT server for troubleshooting machines that run the Solaris OS on SPARC platforms.

Booting From SATA DVDs for Solaris 10 8/07 or 5/08 OS on SPARC Platforms

2009-11-19T08:00:00-08:00

This BigAdmin article shows how to add support for booting from SATA DVDs by installing Kernel Update patch 137137-09 to the SPARC miniroot image for the Solaris 10 5/08 or 8/07 release on SPARC platforms.

Security Certifications for the Solaris OS

2009-11-18T08:00:00-08:00

Sun's Security Portal shows which Solaris releases have received the stringent Common Criteria Certification.

Raffle for Sun Web Server Book

2009-11-17T15:42:53-08:00

Write a review of Sun Java System Web Server to enter the raffle for a free copy of Sun Web Server: The Essentials Guide. Learn more.

C and Fortran Development and Deployment Tools for Solaris 8, 9, and 10 Releases

2009-11-17T08:00:00-08:00

Find out about developing, maintaining, and supporting a C or Fortran software product on the Solaris 8, 9, and 10 releases simultaneously, on one machine. (This tech tip was reprinted from the BigAdmin newsletter.)

Resources for Sun Java Communications Suite 7

2009-11-16T08:00:00-08:00

Here is a collection of links to related documentation, videos, blogs, white papers, and forums for Sun's communication servers (including Sun Java System Messaging Server, Calendar Server, Instant Messaging, E-Mail, Calendar, and Collaboration forums). Lots of info about Sun's messaging and collaboration platform for service providers.

From Sun BluePrints: Using Sun Ops Center with Sun HPC Software

2009-11-13T08:00:00-08:00

Sun HPC Software, Linux Edition is an integrated open-source software solution for Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) clusters running on Sun hardware. This Sun BluePrints article describes how to configure the Sun Ops Center data center management tool to simplify the process of deploying and managing large-scale Linux HPC clusters. (Registration required.)

Patch Bundle for Solaris 10 10/09 OS Available

2009-11-12T08:00:00-08:00

The Solaris 10 10/09 (Update 8) Patch Bundle is available for download by customers with a Solaris support contract. Details are in the Patch Corner blog. For more information on patching, see the BigAdmin Patching hub.

Oracle Database 10G with RAC and Reliable Datagram Sockets

2009-11-11T08:00:00-08:00

A Sun BluePrints article discusses running Oracle Database 10g with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), using Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) on the Solaris 10 OS. (Registration required to download PDF.)

From the BigAdmin Community: Business Continuity With Veritas Volume Manager and Solaris 10 OS

2009-11-10T08:00:00-08:00

This community-submitted article shows how to configure a business continuity setup for a small IT environment using plex mirroring for Veritas Storage Foundation version 4.1 and the Solaris 10 OS.

Deploying Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition

2009-11-09T08:00:00-08:00

This Sun BluePrints article describes an enterprise deployment architecture for Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition using Sun servers running the Solaris OS and Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage systems. (Login or registration required.)

Using CDI and Dependency Injection for Java in a JSF 2.0 Application

2009-11-06T12:29:13-08:00

This Tech Tip illustrates the use of three powerful technologies in the Java EE 6 platform: Contexts and Dependency Injection, Dependency Injection For Java, and JavaServer Faces 2.0.

The GlassFish Advantage for Small Businesses

2009-11-06T12:27:51-08:00

This paper summarizes the benefits of GlassFish for small businesses with an overview of the product's core features and a look at the experiences of three young companies: Webzzle, TravelMuse, and Clarity Accounting. (Login or registration required.)

Community Tech Tip on BigAdmin Wiki: Trapping the SIGTERM

2009-11-06T08:00:00-08:00

A member of the sys admin community posted this tech tip directly on the BigAdmin wiki: How to leave scripts running when you log off (and exit nicely when a script is sent a SIGTERM signal). This page highlights the usefulness of the trap command for trapping the SIGTERM, 1, signal to enable scripts to keep running after the user who started the process logs off.

Sun BluePrints Article: Sun Systems for Oracle Coherence

2009-11-05T08:00:00-08:00

This Sun BluePrints article discusses a drop-in implementation of Oracle Coherence running on Sun servers utilizing Oracle Fusion Middleware components. Benchmark test results are provided. (Registration or login required.)

Java SE 6 Update 18 b04 is now available

2009-11-04T19:14:50-08:00

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b04) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

You may subscribe to our 6uN RSS feed

Java SE 6 Update 17 is Here

2009-11-04T11:38:05-08:00

Java SE 6 Update 17 is now available. Get it now and stay with the latest version!

Community Tech Tip: Bootable DVD or CD for Solaris 10 OS on x86 Platforms

2009-11-04T08:00:00-08:00

A sys admin from the BigAdmin community posted this tech tip on our wiki. Here is one way to create a bootable DVD or CD for the Solaris 10 OS on x86 platforms, which you can then use for system recovery and bare-metal rebuilds.

End of Service Life for J2SE 5.0

2009-11-03T16:32:44-08:00

J2SE 5.0 reached its End of Service Life (EOSL) today, the date of the final publicly available update of version 5.0 (J2SE 5.0 Update 22). For continued support, migrate to Java SE for Business 1.5 or to Java SE 6. Learn more.

Driver/Device List Updated for Solaris 10 10/09 Release

2009-11-03T08:00:00-08:00

Device drivers for the Solaris 10 10/09 update are now included in the BigAdmin Device Driver list, along with third-party devices that run on the Solaris 10 10/09 OS.

Sun Booth at LISA (Sys Admin Conference)

2009-11-02T10:45:09-08:00

News flash: Our BigAdmin guy wasn't able to come out to LISA (Sys Admin Conference this week in Baltimore, Maryland). So please go say "hi" to the Solaris folks at the Sun booth. (p.s. Rumored possibility of BigAdmin swag...)

DTrace Quick Start Guide: Observing Native and Web Applications in Production

2009-11-02T08:00:00-08:00

A 36-page book shows you how to use DTrace to collect information about your system or application that you can use to improve performance. This guide provides sample DTrace scripts, for example, for AMP stack and Web 2.0 applications. Find a link to the PDF on the Sun wiki.

Addressing Virtualization and High-Availability Needs With Sun Solaris Cluster

2009-10-30T08:00:00-07:00

This IDC white paper discusses customer challenges where high availability and virtualization intercept, with the use of Solaris Cluster as a solution. (Login or registration required.)

Powerful Logging in Java ME

2009-10-29T13:22:53-07:00

Java ME developers can add powerful logging to their MIDlets by simply adding the Microlog code and a configuration file to their projects. Learn more.

Updated: Resources for Upgrading to the Solaris 10 OS

2009-10-29T08:00:00-07:00

The BigAdmin Upgrade hub has lots of new info on how to move to the Solaris 10 OS. Find out why upgrading is a good idea, what you'll need to know, what to do with your legacy applications, and what resources are available.

Vote Until Nov. 2 for JCP Executive Committee Members

2009-10-28T17:39:01-07:00

It's time to vote for new Executive Committee (EC) members for both Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition and Micro Edition.

Learn more on the JCP blog and the JCP elections page.

Patching the Solaris OS Using Sun Ops Center 2.5

2009-10-28T08:00:00-07:00

This article on BigAdmin describes methods to patch the Solaris OS using Sun Ops Center 2.5. Sun documentation experts explain how to use system catalogs, baseline analysis reports, black lists and white lists, and more.