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September 2007
From SysOp 28 Sep > If you'll have to deploy open source software, why not tell the developers what would make your job easier? Join one of these sys admin-related open source communities.
From SysOp 27 Sep > Sun has two new Java SE security response features that include Sun's synchronized release of Java SE security fixes, as well as advance customer notification of those releases.
From SysOp 26 Sep > Here are Sun's first systems based on the Quad-Core Intel Xeon 7300 Series platform. Find out more about the new Sun Fire X4450 and Sun Fire X4150 servers.
From SysOp 25 Sep > Check out Solaris Express Developer Edition 9/07, the newest release of Sun's distribution of OpenSolaris. It comes bundled with tools such as Sun Studio compilers, NetBeans, and D-Light, a DTrace GUI tool to make DTrace more accessible.
From SysOp 24 Sep > This new web site on PostgreSQL for Solaris has FAQs, Tech Specs, and more. PostgreSQL is an open source database platform that's included for free with the Solaris 10 OS.
From SysOp 21 Sep > In the BigAdmin blog, Karen Perkins describes how she registered, logged on, and added content to the BigAdmin wiki. Read all about it!
From SysOp 20 Sep > Several scaling factors, most recently Solaris ZFS file systems, have exposed NFS performance issues. Here's an overview of the algorithmic changes to solving these issues.
From SysOp 19 Sep > This article describes how to troubleshoot the Message Transfer Agent (MTA) for Sun Java System Messaging Server, specifically message buildup in channels, including the TCP channels (tcp_local and tcp_intranet) and the ims-ms channel.
From SysOp 18 Sep > Looking for ways to save time? Python API scripts can help you automate complex tasks for Sun Connection's satellite deployment architecture.
From SysOp 17 Sep > Sun Tech Days are coming to Italy: Rome (September 24-25, 2007) and Milan (September 26-28). It's your chance to get great food and great technology at the same time.
From SysOp 14 Sep > You can speed up a baseline download with Sun Connection's satellite deployment architecture. Here's how.
From SysOp 13 Sep > The new Solaris 10 8/07 release provides even better performance and observability than before, in areas such as network throughput and open source database technologies. Now includes Solaris Containers for Linux applications.
From SysOp 12 Sep > The first OpenSolaris Developer Summit will be held at UCSC on 13th and 14th October 2007. Sponsored by Sun Microsystems, the summit is not a traditional conference or exhibition, but rather a collaborative working session to plan the next release of Project Indiana.
From SysOp 11 Sep > This Sun Net Talk shows how Sun systemic security can help you protect your organization.
From SysOp 10 Sep > Try the new BigAdmin wiki, a quicker way to publish your BigAdmin content and still get BigAdmin Bucks. You can also comment on BigAdmin articles and read the comments others have posted.
From SysOp 07 Sep > Sun Tech Days now include sys admin tracks. Check out the free, hands-on labs in Boston on September 12, 2007.
From SysOp 06 Sep > Need a two-node, asymmetric, high-availability cluster for your calendar server? Here's how to set up Sun Java System Calendar Server 6.3 with Sun Cluster 3.1 on SPARC platforms.
From SysOp 05 Sep > Patch Manager 2.0 will no longer be available after September 4, 2007. Users of the Solaris 8 and 9 OS need to upgrade to Sun Connection Update Manager. For more info, contact patchpolicy@sun.com or refer to Patch Manager 2.0 FAQs.
From SysOp 04 Sep > Don't miss sys admin tracks at the Sun Tech Days in Boston, Massachusetts. These events are free, and the sys admin hands-on labs start Sept. 12, 2007.
From SysOp 03 Sep > The LibSAM library was designed to use with Sun StorageTek SAM and QFS software. Find out how it can help you overcome the limitations of traditional backup software.
 
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