SUN ".COM's" MICROSOFT WINDOWS-BASED WORKGROUPS AND DEPARTMENTSSUN ".COM's" MICROSOFT WINDOWS-BASED WORKGROUPS AND DEPARTMENTSNew Release of Solaris Easy Access Server Software Makes It Easy to Run the Scalable, Reliable Solaris Operating Environment in Windows NT NetworksPALO ALTO, Calif., - July 19, 1999 - Making it easy for network administrators and line-of-business managers to offer Windows NT network services more reliably and at a lower cost, Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced Solaris Easy Access Server 3.0 software for workgroups, departments and branch offices. The new server software combines the proven reliability of the Solaris Operating Environment with the ease-of-use familiar to Windows NT administrators, delivering a complete set of Windows NT network services alongside comprehensive, reliable network services. "Many organizations are consolidating the workload supported by several smaller systems and putting it on one larger server," said Dan Kusnetzky, program director, International Data Corporation. "This allows them to lower their overall administration costs dramatically. By including Solaris PC NetLink in its Solaris Easy Access Server software, Sun is providing organizations the tools to facilitate this consolidation and deploy a Solaris server without changing their existing infrastructure software or retraining their IT staff." "In order to '.com' their enterprises, companies today need the increased reliability of the Solaris Operating Environment and the ability to streamline server management and administration by consolidating servers," said Jeff Bernard, director of marketing, Solaris Software, Sun Microsystems. "Our customers that are familiar with NT networks can now easily experience the reliability, scalability and availability of Solaris software and a server that seamlessly integrates into the workgroup and department network."
Solaris Easy Access Server 3.0 combines a complete set of Windows NT
Network Services, easy-to-use administration tools and global
enterprise security services. It provides businesses with the following
benefits:
Ease and Familiarity of Installation, Configuration and AdministrationSolaris Easy Access Server 3.0 provides new easy to use, comprehensive administration tools for the installation of the Solaris operating environment and application software; configuration of services on Solaris servers; and day-to-day operation of the network environment. New tools include a popular Java technology-enabled Solstice AdminSuite 3.0 and Solaris Web Start Wizards software.
Interoperability with NT ServersSolaris PC NetLink 1.1 (previously known as Project Cascade) included in Solaris Easy Access Server 3.0 provides for a higher availability of Windows NT network services and makes Solaris servers look like Windows NT servers to end-users. The new Solaris PC NetLink 1.1 technology enables Solaris servers to run native Windows NT network services - including BackOffice authentication, Windows NT file services and Windows NT Directory services - administrators can use the same, unchanged tools to administer these services."With our Intel-based WorldMark Servers, companies can deploy Solaris Easy Access Server without changing their existing network infrastructure or retraining their IT staff," said Marty Seyer, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Interaction Solutions, NCR Corporation. "By integrating Solaris PC NetLink software, Solaris Easy Access Server provides an easy way for our customers to deliver more reliable Windows NT network services and reduce the number of servers in workgroups, departments and branch offices."
Support for Web StandardsSolaris Easy Access Server supports the emerging WBEM (Web-Based Enterprise Management) standards as defined by the DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force). Developers can download the Solaris WBEM SDK and immediately start developing applications to take advantage of the Sun WBEM Services. Integrating the Sun WBEM Services in Solaris Easy Access Server makes it easier for the Solaris Operating Environment to be managed in a heterogeneous networks.Additionally, the inclusion of a standards-based approach to user authentication (Sun Enterprise Authentication Mechanism™ software) in Solaris Easy Access Server software allows organizations to achieve a higher level of cross-platform interoperability for security and authentication services.
Simplified Delivery of Network ServicesSun WebServer, Sun Internet Mail Server, Sun Directory Services and Kerberos v.5 security services are included in Solaris Easy Access Server to provide scalable and reliable network services across the enterprise.
Reduced Total Cost of OwnershipSolaris Easy Access Server reduces the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of buying and managing workgroup and departmental servers by:
The Solaris Operating EnvironmentThe Solaris 7 Operating Environment is reliable, highly scalable, Year 2000 compliant, and delivers expanded capabilities for workgroups, data centers, and Internet Service Providers who need "any time, anywhere" access to computing resources. The Solaris 7 product line is the best network computing environment to support the business demands of today and the business innovations for tomorrow. Solaris 7 features a 64-bit environment, mainframe-class reliability features, Windows NT interoperability, easier installation, administration and configuration. Solaris 7 provides binary compatibility with all Solaris 2.x releases and maintains compatibility with SPARC and Intel processors.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe Solaris Easy Access Server is currently scheduled to be available in August for both the Solaris 2.6 and 7 operating environments on the SPARC and Intel architectures. The base manufacturer's suggested retail price starts at US$595 per server. Existing Solaris Easy Access Server customers under maintenance contract will automatically receive a free upgrade of the software. For international pricing and availability, contact local Sun offices.
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