Sun Solaris Unix and Sparc server platforms

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	Sun updates ZFS, virtualization in Solaris 10 SearchDataCenter.com | 03 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - Sun Microsystems has updated Solaris 10 to include virtualization optimization, Xeon processors and ZFS file system enhancements -- all in all, largely incremental improvements..

	Sun, Fujitsu stuff 32 cores into 4U Sparc server SearchDataCenter.com | 13 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - The T5440 Sun/Fujitsu server packs up to four eight-core UltraSparc T2 processors in four units of rack space, ideal for data centers where space is at a premium.

	IBM revs Power Systems servers, software SearchDataCenter.com | 08 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - The newly released IBM Power Systems platforms feature faster processors, more cores and more. IBM touts the new offerings' ability to scale for growing companies.

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	Getting started with Sun ZFS file system 07 Jan 2009 TIP - Sun's ZFS file system provides simple administration for data management compared with traditional Unix Logical Volume Manager or Veritas Volume Manager.

	How will SSD fit into the data center? 07 Jan 2009 TIP - How will solid state drives (SSD) be used in data center environments, and what does the future hold for storage technologies?

	Examining MySQL in real time using DTrace 24 Nov 2008 TIP - Analyzing your applications from the outside can be inefficient and cumbersome. DTrace helps you understand and debug programs like MySQL by giving a clear internal view of them.

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