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Powerful Support for the Solaris 10 Operating System helps you extract maximum value from your IT investment. Solaris Subscriptions offer individual-system or enterprise-wide support for Solaris OS on Sun and non-Sun SPARC and x64/x86 systems.


Solaris Subscriptions service plans cover enterprises running the Solaris OS on your choice of platform, including Sun SPARC and Sun or third-party x64/x86 hardware. They feature simple, per-system pricing based on the number of processor sockets in each system. Sun offers Solaris Subscriptions at Basic, Standard, and Premium levels.

For customers who want support for the leading edge Solaris technology, Basic installation and configuration support for Solaris Express Developer Edition is now included with your Solaris Subscription.

   Learn More about Solaris Express Developer Edition support options

If you want integrated hardware and Solaris OS support, opt for a Sun System Service Plan . Sun System Service Plans, part of the Spectrum portfolio, provide a combination of hardware service coverage, telephone and online technical support, and Solaris updates.

If you have programming questions, get help fast with Sun Developer Expert Assistance , a dedicated online, service for code level developer support, providing such help as sanity checks, workarounds and best practice guidance.

  Solaris Subscriptions Data Sheet
 
 

Solaris Subscription Comparison table

Solaris Subscriptions at a glance
 
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Installation Assistance
8 x 5 business hours
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24 x 7
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About All Subscription Plans

Solaris Subscriptions are available on a per system basis, one plan supports one system. If you have multiple systems, you need to purchase multiple plans or purchase a site-wide Solaris Everywhere plan. See all plan features

Solaris OS version coverage: Solaris Subscriptions cover all Solaris versions supported under the Solaris product life cycle. Several features of Solaris Subscriptions are available for Solaris 10 only, as noted.

Solaris OS platform coverage: Solaris Subscriptions support hundreds of non-Sun x64/x86-based systems and SPARC-based systems. Visit the BigAdmin System Administration Portal for complete list of supported platforms.

Related support: Solaris Subscriptions do not include support for all software items that may be shipped with the Solaris Operating System, such as development tools. See Solaris 10 11/06 Component Support Update for complete information. For support with migration and performance services, managed services, and learning and certification paths, see Additional Services for Solaris 10 OS.

Contract renewal: To renew Service Plan contract, use our Support Service Plan Renewal Request Form . For a comprehensive listing of Sun's service offerings, please refer to our service listing.

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