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Features Overview

Learn about the award winning features in Solaris 10.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Security


Security
Solaris 10 provides advanced features that allow you to secure your systems and consolidate services with peace of mind.

Observability


Observability
Solaris 10 makes it easy to analyse, debug and optimise your systems & applications – especially with breakthrough Dynamic Tracing technology.



Performance


Performance
Solaris 10 delivers indisputable performance advantages for database, Web and Java services.

Platform Choice


Platform Choice
Solaris 10 offers the ultimate in platform flexibility, letting you run the same OS on your desktops and across your data center on SPARC and x64/x86 platforms.



Networking


Networking
Exponential growth in Web connectivity, services and applications is generating a critical need for increased network performance.

Virtualisation


Virtualization
Industry-first virtualisation features, such as Solaris Containers, let you consolidate, isolate and protect thousands of applications on a single server.



Data Management


Data Management
Built-in file services to support your applications - with faster performance, greater safety and simplified data management.

Availability


Availability
Designed to keep your applications running in the event of hardware and application faults and in the course of routine maintenance.



Interoperability


Interoperability
Solaris 10 provides interoperability from the desktop to the data center – across a range of hardware systems, operating platforms and technologies.

Support and Services


Support and Services
Sun can help you get the most from Solaris 10, from day one.

Solaris or OpenSolaris?
Solaris or OpenSolaris?
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