Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 Operating System User Guide

This document provides an overview of the features, functions, and technical specifications of the Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 operating system.

Brand: Sun Microsystems
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 73
File format: PDF
File size: 548 KB
Published: 17 October, 2026
Updated: 17 October, 2026
Model: Solaris 8
MD5 checksum: BE33D6030D43ABE3E69CFDD75340E666
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About this manual

This manual introduces the Solaris 8 operating system, covering its architecture for both SPARC and Intel (IA) platforms. It details the new features included in this release compared to previous versions like Solaris 7 and Solaris 2.6.

The guide outlines key enhancements such as support for IPv6, Java 2 SDK, Web Start, and various hardware drivers including USB and ACPI. It also lists specific software tools and utilities available on the system.

What's inside

Solaris 8 Overview
New Features in Solaris 8
IA Platform Support
Network Protocols (IPv6, LDAP)
Java and Web Start
Hardware Drivers (USB, ACPI, PCI)
Software Tools and Utilities
Printing Services

Specifications

Bit Width Support	64-bit and 32-bit
Java Version	Java 2 SDK for Solaris

Frequently asked questions

What are the main new features in Solaris 8?

New features include IPv6 support, Java 2 SDK, Web Start, and enhanced hardware drivers for USB and ACPI.

What processor architectures does Solaris 8 support?

Solaris 8 supports SPARC and IA (Intel) architectures.

What are the supported IA processor models?

Supported IA processors include Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium II Xeon, Celeron, Pentium III, and Pentium III Xeon.

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