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Configuring Multiple Instances of MySQL in Solaris 11

Updated 12 Sep 2012 Read time 2 min(s) 50 sec(s) (1510 visits).

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

Updated 30 Sep 2010 Read time 2 min(s) 21 sec(s) (2302 visits).

Under Solaris 10 we use the svcs command to provide information about services, including their status.

Updated 15 Jul 2012 Read time 25 sec(s) (3065 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) (2915 visits).

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