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Configuring Multiple Instances of MySQL in Solaris 11

12 Sep 2012 2 minute read 1837 visits.

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

8 Aug 2012 4 minute read 3753 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.

15 Jul 2012 1 minute read 3651 visits.

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

29 Jun 2011 2 minute read 2948 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.

22 Apr 2011 3 minute read 3309 visits.

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

7 Mar 2005 3 minute read 3409 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.

15 Oct 2004 7 minute read 1853 visits.

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