Recently I have been spending some time learning about database technologies (Oracle Databases at Keste as well as MySQL on my own). Part of this I have decided to carry over into my existing work with Solaris, and go through the installation process using the Image Packaging System which is…
Solaris 11: Using Crashplan for Cloud Backups
I personally use Crashplan for my cloud based backups (I have for over a year). I use them because they are one of a few (to be honest the only one) who actually have Solaris installers. The one downside of this is that they do not start the CrashPlanEngine by…
Solaris 11: Defining A Service Using Svcbundle and the SMF
Lately I have been going through an exercise of migrating all of my current services into Solaris 11 (more specifically a zone). I have already been using similar technology on the Linux side, I use OpenVZ with a mix of Linux distributions. However I would like to take advantage of…
Solaris Virtualization: Using Logical Domains on Solaris 11 Part Three
In our previous articles we built the foundation of our Logical Domains environment, which then enabled us to create a Logical Domain in part two. Now in the final article in this series we will be connecting to and performing the installation of the operating system. Solaris Virtualization: Using Logical…
Solaris Virtualization: Using Logical Domains on Solaris 11 Part Two
In our previous article we went through the process of preparing a Solaris 11 for SPARC machine as a Logical Domain hypervisor. Now that we have laid out our foundation we are ready to create some Logical Domains. Solaris Virtualization: Using Logical Domains on Solaris 11 Part One Create the…