NewSun Systems for MySQL Virtualization solution,
which provides info about a virtualization for consolidating multiple MySQL deployments onto Sun CMT servers to transform an unwieldy,
resource-hungry database solution into an optimized, eco-efficient one
Sun BluePrints papers (registration required):
NewUsing
Sun Systems to Build a Virtual and Dynamic Infrastructure, which describes a proof-of-concept exercise that deployed a virtual and dynamic
datacenter infrastructure using the Sun Blade 6000 modular system, Logical Domains, and the Scalent V/OE software, with clients running Windows,
Linux, and Solaris operating systems
NewUsing
Solaris Cluster and Sun Cluster Geographic Edition, which considers the merits of various virtualization technologies, or conversely, the
restrictions they might impose on potential solution stacks, especially when combined with the Solaris Cluster software or its open source
equivalent, Open High Availability Cluster
NewVirtual Eggs, One Basket. This blog by Jeff Victor
explains that the technology that controls virtual environments is a single point of failure (SPOF) for all of the
virtual environments it is managing.
NewVirtualization ^2. Have you ever wanted to try a Solaris feature using your non-Solaris desktop or laptop? This blog by Jeff Victor explains that by using the procedure described in Jeff Savit's blog, you can use the OpenSolaris LiveCD to run OpenSolaris right off the CD--without modifying your existing system--even if your computer usually runs MacOS, Windows, or Linux.
NewConsolidation Technologies -
One Size Doesn't Fit All. This blog by Michael O'Connor identifies four basic consolidation technology categories and describes
some considerations for selecting the best technology for specific environments.
