Solaris OS End User Licensing and Support Overview
The content in this document is to be used for the purpose of understanding the Solaris
OS product offering and its licensing and support options.
Please note that any information pertaining to FUTURE product offerings is still considered unofficial.
The information is provided for planning purposes only.
Summary
This document provides an overview of licensing, media, and support
availability for the Solaris OS. The content is intended to provide comprehensive information for customers. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please send via
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Solaris 10 Operating System
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Solaris 10 OS Licensing
Earlier Sun systems or systems from other vendors are eligible for a free Solaris 10 license after registration of those systems.
Systems purchased after 2/01/05 from Sun and Sun authorized channels are licensed to run any current
versions of Solaris (8, 9, or 10, select one at time of purchase)
If Covered by a Sun Support Contract all upgrades to Solaris 10 are included
If Not Covered by a Sun Support Contract:
Existing systems purchased from Sun or Sun authorized resellers can upgrade to Solaris 10 by obtaining the Solaris 10 software and registering the system to obtain the Solaris 10 Entitlement Document
If System Acquired From a Source Other Than Sun or Its
Partners customer must obtain the Solaris 10 software and register the system to obtain the Solaris 10 Entitlement Document
Upgrades:
1. Annual Support Contract, help is included
Register the system to obtain the Solaris 10 Entitlement Document
Licensing
Solaris 10 licenses are free for all systems on a Sun support contract
A free license for Solaris 10 can be obtained for all other systems by installing the Solaris 10 software
and registering the system via the Sun Download Center
Systems purchased after 4/01/02 from Sun and Sun authorized
channels are licensed to run any current versions of Solaris (8, or 9, select one at time of purchase)
If Covered by a Sun Support Contract all upgrades to Solaris
9 are included
If Not Covered by a Sun Support Contract:
Existing systems purchased from Sun or Sun authorized resellers can
upgrade to Solaris 9 by purchasing upgrade license
For upgrade pricing, see pricing matrix at store.sun.com under software,
operating systems
If System Acquired From a Source Other Than Sun or Its
Partners customer must purchase
license.
Upgrades:
1. Annual Support Contract, help is included
