System News for Sun Users Vol 43 Issue 4: Sept 24 - Sept 30
John J. McLaughlin
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Vol 43 Issue 4 September 24 - September 30
System News for Sun Users
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Table of Contents
News
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4749 Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server
4761 Sun Joins Liberty Alliance Project
4754 Sun Acquired Mainframe Rehosting Software
4757 Sun[TM] Open Net Environment: "Making the Smart Choice"
Software
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4718 Configuration and Service Tracker Version 2.1
4720 Orcutt School District uses StarOffice[TM] Software
4732 Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM)
4752 Ford Financial Transforms IT Systems
Servers
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4748 Sun Fire[TM] 15K: Alternative Data Center
4750 Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server Benchmark Results
4751 Sun Achieves World Record SAP-SD Performance
4753 Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server Outperforms 128-way IBM Server
4755 Sun Enterprise[TM] 10000 Technology Refresh
4731 Server Rackmount Guidelines
SunTone
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4634 SunTone[SM]: Delivering Greater Quality of Service
4648 University of South Florida Selects Sun[TM] Cluster Platforms
Java[TM] Technology
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4727 Java[TM] Solutions Marketplace Web Site
4728 Java Community Process[SM] Program Elections
4729 WebNFS Client SDK for Java[TM] Software
4746 Sun Simplifies Business Integration
Developer's Section
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4671 Forte[TM] for Java[TM], Release 3.0
4719 Sun SupportForum[TM] Web Site
4722 Embedded SPARC[TM] Solutions and Tools
4741 GraphOn Corporation's Steve Baker and Bill Tidd
4743 "Techniques for Optimizing Applications: High Performance
Computing"
MarketPlace for Java Technology
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4724 Intrinsyc Software Expands J-Integra Suite
4725 New Courses from Borland and CustomWare
4726 OneEighty Software Launches ORIGIN-J
4736 Merant Datadirect
4738 Cisco Selects Kada Mobile Platform
4739 Reuters Embraces Java[TM] 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
4740 Secure Exchange with JSAML Toolkit
4762 TIBCO Supports Open Standards Strategy
Brief Description of Articles
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News
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4749 Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4749
The Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server is a new flagship high-end system
built on innovative technologies that increase the performance
level, reliability, scalability, and availability of high-end
servers while significantly helping to reduce total cost of
ownership.
4761 Sun Joins Liberty Alliance Project
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4761
Sun has just joined the Liberty Alliance Project as a charter
member to create an open, federated solution for network
identity--enabling ubiquitous single sign-on across multiple web
sites, and eventually across multiple devices connected to the
Internet.
4754 Sun Acquired Mainframe Rehosting Software
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4754
Sun has acquired Critical Path's mainframe rehosting business.
Sun will hire many of the employees from Critical Path, acquire
many of its assets, and continue support for the currently
installed base of customers. Combined with the newly announced
Sun Fire[TM] 15K server, the Critical Path mainframe rehosting
"middleware" will help companies run their existing transaction
processing and batch applications on Sun's scalable,
binary-compatible servers without rewriting their mainframe CICS
code.
4757 Sun[TM] Open Net Environment: "Making The Smart Choice"
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4757
The Sun[TM] Open Net Environment (Sun ONE) Event Registration web
site features details on the upcoming Sun ONE event, "Making the
Smart Choice," to be held in London on October 17, 2001.
Software
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4718 Configuration And Service Tracker Version 2.1
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4718
An online tracking application, the Configuration and Service
Tracker (CST) version 2.1, provides a continuous record of
configuration changes to a system. An application for Sun[TM]
Management Center 3.0, CST supports multi-domain Starfire[TM]
platforms and the 64-bit Solaris[TM] 7 and 8 Operating
Environments (OE).
4720 Orcutt School District Uses StarOffice[TM] Software
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4720
The Orcutt School District's primary mission is building a solid
base of life skills the students in its six elementary and two
junior high schools. Orcutt wanted to provide all students and
faculty with a comprehensive, uniform suite of applications. The
solution arrived in the form of a powerful and comprehensive set
of productivity applications: the StarOffice[TM] software suite
from Sun.
4732 Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM)
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4732
One of the resources available on the Solaris[TM] Operating
Environment (OE) Security section of the Sun software web page
concerns the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM). By using a
PAM, users who need access to certain network resources, or who
log in from outside the firewall, may utilize stronger
authentication mechanisms, without modifying applications or
utilities. PAM also insulates application developers from
evolutionary improvements to authentication technologies, while
simultaneously allowing deployed applications to use those
improvements.
4752 Ford Financial Transforms IT Systems
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4752
Ford Financial is transforming its global enterprise-wide IT
systems into an e-business, services-driven network in
collaboration with Sun. Sun Professional Services[SM] will
architect and build a platform to replace the existing
infrastructure with Java[TM] 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
(J2EE[TM]) technology.
Servers
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4748 Sun Fire[TM] 15K: Alternative Data Center
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4748
The Sun Fire[TM] 15K (aka Starcat) Server offers customers a data
center architecture that is an alternative to the costly, complex
solutions from companies such as IBM. It features 106 processors,
mainframe-class robustness, and over 300 percent greater system
throughput than any competitive UNIX[R] system now available.
Groundbreaking technology connects all the various system
components for maximum system flexibility and application
performance.
4750 Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server Benchmark Results
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4750
The benchmark results of the new Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server on the
SPECjbb2000 (Java Business Benchmark) benchmark achieved results
of 324,542 operations per second, 2.5 times faster than IBM's
best published results. The benchmark gives Java technology users
an objective and representative measurement of a system's ability
to run Java technology-based server applications.
4751 Sun Achieves World Record SAP-SD Performance
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4751
The new Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server, in combination with Sun
StorEdge[TM] T3 Arrays, has demonstrated world record performance
with the two-tier SAP-Standard Sales and Distribution (SD)
Application benchmark. The server and the arrays supported 4,100
SAP-SD benchmark users with an average dialog response time of
1.88 seconds and 414,000 order line items per hour.
4753 Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server Outperforms 128-Way IBM Server
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4753
The Sun Fire[TM] 15K Server outperformed a 1 GHz, 128-way IBM
system by over 23 percent on the large FL5L1 dataset using
FLUENT, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software
application. In this test, the Sun Fire 15K Server demonstrated a
59x speedup on 72 CPUs, which shows near-linear scalability.
4755 Sun Enterprise[TM] 10000 Technology Refresh
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4755
There is now an extension to the Sun Enterprise[TM] 10000
Technology Refresh Promotion. Get a new Sun Enterprise 10000
system at a promotional price, with higher quality, reliability,
performance, and lower total cost of ownership.
4731 Server Rackmount Guidelines
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4731
The server page of the Sun web site contains rackmount
guidelines. The web site also has a quick list of do's and
don'ts, as well as FAQs, rack manufacturer part numbers, and
sample configurations.
SunTone
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4634 SunTone[SM]: Delivering Greater Quality Of Service
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4634
The SunTone[SM] Certification and Branding Program defines best
practices for network-based service delivery. The program began
in 1999 and now is a widespread, industry adopted initiative with
over 1400 members and more than 170 SunTone Certified solutions
offered by ISVs, Integrators, and Service Providers (SP). In
April, 2001, the SunTone program expanded to a portfolio of
products, services, and values targeted at IT service and
application providers, both outsourced ("merchant") and
enterprise ("captive"). The SunTone program includes the SunTone
Certification portfolio, the SunTone Platforms portfolio, and the
SunTone Services portfolio.
4648 University Of South Florida Selects Sun[TM] Cluster Platforms
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4648
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department of the
University of South Florida adopted the Sun[TM] Cluster Platform
220/1000 from the SunTone[TM] Platforms portfolio for a wide
variety of administrative, educational, and research purposes in
the spring of 2001. The small CSE department handles the
computing environment for over 200 students. With help from Sun,
the Sun Cluster was installed and running in one day.
Java[TM] Technology
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4727 Java[TM] Solutions Marketplace Web Site
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4727
The Java[TM] Solutions Marketplace web site allows users to
search for industry-wide products and services.
4728 Java Community Process[SM] Program Elections
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4728
The Java Community Process[SM] Program Executive Committee (EC)
Elections process began in June 2000. This year's elections will
be hosted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and will run October 1
through November 14, 2001.
Voting in the EC elections gives you the ability to help select
the ten new members of the EC and to help shape the future of
Java[TM] technology.
All Java Community Process Program Members who meet the
eligibility requirements can vote in the EC elections. For more
information on the JCP, see the JCP Overview page:
http://www.jcp.org/introduction/overview/index.jsp
4729 WebNFS Client SDK For Java[TM] Software
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4729
The Sun software web page contains an overview article on WebNFS
Client SDK for Java[TM] technology software. WebNFS Client SDK
for Java software is a 100% Pure Java[TM] Software Developer Kit
that preserves customers' investments in Network Operating System
(NOS) file servers as enterprises convert from NOS environments
to intranets. It supports a federated approach to file access,
enabling customers to unify their information stored on various
types of servers throughout the enterprise.
4746 Sun Simplifies Business Integration
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4746
The latest version of the Java[TM] 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
(J2EE[TM]), version 1.3, simplifies business integration, while
delivering increased functionality for developing and deploying
enterprise-level web services. The J2EE specification is released
along with a reference implementation (RI) and a Technology
Compatibility Kit (TCK).
Developer's Section
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4671 Forte[TM] For Java[TM], Release 3.0
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4671
Forte[TM] for Java[TM], release 3.0 provides a complete "entry to
enterprise" development capability. It is based on the
NetBeans[TM] open source IDE, architected to exploit its truly
modular architecture, and augmented with Java[TM] 2 Platform,
Enterprise Edition (J2EE[TM]) support.
4719 Sun SupportForum[TM] Web Site
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4719
The Sun SupportForum[TM] web site provides free support via user
discussion forums, documentation, and downloads, as well as links
to valuable resources and tools such as the SunSolve[TM]
knowledge database. The SupportForum also offers access to
low-cost alternatives such as Expert City and email-based support
and links to other resources.
4722 Embedded SPARC[TM] Solutions And Tools
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4722
The Sun Embedded Solutions Connection[TM] web site is an
invaluable marketing resource portal with the tools you need to
successfully market your solutions, access technical expertise,
and get ahead of the competition. White papers and other
information on embedded SPARC[TM] tool solutions is available.
4741 GraphOn Corporation's Steve Baker And Bill Tidd
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4741
Dot-Com Builder's Claire Sponheim recently conducted an interview
with Steve Baker, program manager and Bill Tidd, director of
engineering, for GraphOn Corporation. GraphOn offers web-enabling
products that allow UNIX[R], Linux, and Windows applications to
run via a browser from any web device. The interview includes
questions about the current nature and future of web services,
including its definition, the risks of pioneering, and the three
largest challenges involved in developing web services.
4743 "Techniques For Optimizing Applications: High Performance
Computing"
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4743
The upcoming Solaris Developer Connection[SM] Program Chat
Session is "Techniques for Optimizing Applications: High
Performance Computing" October 18, 2001 at 12 noon, PDT, with
authors Rajat P. Garg and Ilya Sharapov.
MarketPlace for Java Technology
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4724 Intrinsyc Software Expands J-Integra Suite
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4724
Intrinsyc Software, Inc., a leader in Java-COM Bridging, has
extended of its successful industry standard J-Integra suite with
the addition of five new products. The industry standard for
bridging COM and Java[TM] technology-based applications,
J-Integra will now include products that offer application
specific functionality for Java technology and Microsoft
developers. The new J-Integra suite of products ensures the
seamless integration of Java technology and Microsoft COM
components.
4725 New Courses From Borland And CustomWare
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4725
CustomWare announced new training courses on products from
Borland Software Corporation, including Borland AppServer,
VisiBroker, JBuilder, and a broad array of technical topics.
Courses will be offered in most major U.S. cities, Australia, and
Asia.
4726 OneEighty Software Launches ORIGIN-J
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4726
OneEighty Software has launched ORIGIN-J, extending the
capabilities of 8- and 16-bit processors, enabling the simplest
product to be transformed into multifunctional intelligent
devices. This breakthrough development provides a
high-performance Java[TM] technology platform for low memory
products at very low cost.
4736 Merant Datadirect
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4736
DataDirect, a leader in standards-based data connectivity
solutions, has formed OEM partnerships with five leading Java[TM]
2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE[TM]) application server
vendors. Sun has endorsed DataDirect as the recommended J2EE data
connectivity vendor. DataDirect provides leading application
server vendors with Java[TM] Database Connectivity (JDBC[TM])
drivers, which are the crucial link between J2EE applications and
enterprise databases.
4738 Cisco Selects Kada Mobile Platform
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4738
Cisco selected the Kada Mobile Platform to support Java[TM]
technology application capabilities in Cisco's family of Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones. Kada Systems Inc., provides
solutions that enable Java technology applications to run on
mobile and Internet devices.
4739 Reuters Embraces Java[TM] 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4739
Reuters, the global news, information, and technology group, has
endorsed TIBCO Software's Java[TM] technology-based integration
solutions. The organization named TIBCO as the vendor of choice
for Java[TM] 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE[TM]) solutions.
4740 Secure Exchange With JSAML Toolkit
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4740
The freely available JSAML toolkit from Netegrity, Inc., eases
the creation and deployment of Security Assertion Markup Language
(SAML) ready solutions for corporate developers and independent
software vendors (ISVs). The JSAML toolkit enables secure
exchange of user identity and entitlement information with
partners using the SAML language.
4762 TIBCO Supports Open Standards Strategy
http://sun.systemnews.com/system-news/jobdir/submitted/2001.11.all.w4.html#4762
TIBCO Software Inc., has licensed the Java[TM] 2 Platform,
Enterprise Edition (J2EE[TM]) for use by its customers with
business integration needs. TIBCO provides an implementation of
the Java[TM] Message Service (JMS) and a
J2EE-Connector-Architecture-based integration solution for
enabling communications between Enterprise JavaBeans[TM]
(EJB[TM]) and applications other than Java.
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