Sun Microsystems first added virtualization features to its proprietary Unix OS with Solaris Domains, a technology that was found only on expensive, heavyweight Sun hardware such as the E10000. That’s ...

With an incremental update to its Solaris 10 OS, Sun is extending the platform’s virtualization capabilities to accommodate Linux and Solaris on the same computer. Sun will add to the Solaris ...

The concept of Containers in Solaris is similar to that of 'Virtualization' in Linux or Windows. Using this technology one can run multiple applications on a single server and each application runs as ...

Sun's BrandZ technology, which lets Linux applications run on a virtual slice of a Solaris x86 installation, is finally ready for prime time. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Following up on the April 2014 announcement of Solaris 11.2, a modern cloud platform including a full OpenStack distribution, Oracle has announced plans to integrate Docker into Oracle Solaris. Docker ...

Sun Microsystems is sprucing up its Solaris 10 operating system with security and virtualization improvements. Yesterday’s release of Solaris 10 11/06 is intended to make Solaris the most secure ...

Sun Microsystems plans to introduce a new feature in early January to let its UltraSparc T1-based servers run multiple operating systems simultaneously, partly matching abilities of rival machines ...

Oracle praised the Solaris operating system when it agreed to acquire its creator, Sun Microsystems , but the actual beauty of this fine piece of engineering was left unexplained. Here's a look at the ...

With the new Solaris 10, Sun is moving its stalwart NOS from proprietary hardware to off-the-rack Intel- and AMD-powered boxes. And since the download is free, it behooves any IT manager to load it on ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. With the new Solaris 10, Sun is moving its stalwart NOS ...