Yay! Oracle Solaris 11.1 Is Here!
- by rickramsey
Even the critters are happy.
This is no cosmetic release. It's got TONS of new stuff for both system admins and system developers. In the coming weeks and months I'll highlight specific new capabilities, but for now, here are a few resources to get you started.
What's New (pdf)
Describes enhancements for sysadmins in:
Installation
System configuration
Virtualization
Security and Compliance
Networking
Data management
Kernel/platform support
Network drivers
User environment
And for system developers:
Preflight Applications Checker
Oracle ExaStack Labs (available to Oracle Partner Network Gold-level members
for application certification)
Oracle Solaris Studio
Integrated Java Virtual Machine (JVM): Updates are now managed using the
Image Packaging System (IPS)
Migration guides and technology mapping tables for AIX, HP-UX and Red Hat Linux:
Download
Free downloads for SPARC and x86 are available, along with instructions and tips for using the new repositories and Image Packaging System.
Tech Article: How to Upgrade to Oracle Solaris 11.1
You can upgrade using either Oracle's official Solaris release repository or, if you have a support contract, the Support repository. Peter Dennis explains how.
Documentation
Superbly written instructions from our dedicated cadre of world-renowned but woefully underpaid technical writers:
Getting Started
Installing, Booting, and Updating
Establishing an Oracle Solaris Network
Administering Essential Features
Administering Network Services
Securing the Operating System
Monitoring and Tuning
Creating and Using Virtual Environments
Working with the Desktop
Developing Applications
Reference Manuals
And more
Training
And don't forget the new online training courses from Oracle University! I really liked them. Here are my first and second impressions.
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