This Sun BluePrints book provides techniques on using the JumpStart technology for automated, standardized, and secure installations of the Solaris Operating Environment. In addition, detailed examples of using the JumpStart technology effectively on a day-to-day basis are provided in combination with never before documented features and functions. The materials on the included CD contain the Solaris Security Toolkit (formerly known as "JASS") and examples referenced in the book.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

John S. Howard is a Senior Staff Engineer at Sun Microsystems working in the Enterprise Engineering group. He has over 19 years experience in software engineering and systems administration on a diversity of platforms and is currently working on projects for enhancing system availability and serviceability.

Alex Noordergraaf is a Senior Staff Engineer at Sun Microsystems working in the Enterprise Engineering group. He has over ten years experience in the area of Computer and Network Security and is currently developing, documenting, and publishing security best practices. In addition, he is a strong proponent of automating the Solaris Operating Environment installations--which led to his interest in the JumpStart technology. He is also one of the authors of the freeware, Solaris Security Toolkit software.