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Solaris Fault Management Architecture

Updated 15 Oct 2004 Read time 7 min(s) 42 sec(s) (1270 visits).

Solaris Fault Management Architecture (FMA) introduces a new software architecture and methodology for fault management across Sun's product line.

Updated 12 Sep 2012 Read time 2 min(s) 50 sec(s) (1515 visits).

There are numerous advantages to run multiple database instances on the same physical server.

Updated 29 Jun 2011 Read time 2 min(s) 1 sec (2561 visits).

The /etc/inittab file plays a crucial role in the boot sequence. For versions of Solaris prior to version 10, the /etc/inittab was edited manually.

Updated 8 Aug 2012 Read time 4 min(s) 10 sec(s) (3246 visits).

Without a working SMF repository the system will not be able to boot. This article provides the steps to restore a working copy of the database.

Updated 7 Mar 2005 Read time 3 min(s) 44 sec(s) (3008 visits).

For standard Sparc servers the normal method of setting up a jumpstart is the be st forward, but for X86 clients PXE is the way to boot Solaris.

Updated 15 Jul 2012 Read time 25 sec(s) (3074 visits).

svcadm issues requests for actions on services executing within the SMF. Actions for a service are carried out by its assigned service agent.

Updated 22 Apr 2011 Read time 3 min(s) 44 sec(s) (2922 visits).

Under Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris the SMF has been upgraded. There are great new tools to handle the sysadmin work on the services.