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- Brand
- Sun Microsystems
- Model
- Solaris 8
- Industry
- Computers
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- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2026-10-17
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Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 Operating System User Guide
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.
All Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in these manuals
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.
From: Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 Operating System User Guide
What processor architectures does Solaris 8 support?
Solaris 8 supports SPARC and IA (Intel) architectures.
From: Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 Operating System User Guide
What is the part number of this hardware supplement?
The part number is 817-4561-10.
What should be done if a Dynamic Reconfiguration operation hangs after multiple cycles?
Execute DR operations sequentially, one at a time, and wait for each to complete before starting the next.