Golomshtok describes a simple yet powerful Perl extension called Solaris::MIB2. This module allows for easy access to most statistical and operational data maintained by Solaris stream modules, while imposing only a minimal load on a monitored system.

Solaris™ 8 Performance Tuning • James C. McPherson

McPherson offers general tips for tuning Solaris 8 systems.

Using Solaris™ RBAC • Ross Oliver

Oliver shows how Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) can be used to grant superuser privileges on a per-command basis.

Tools to Help Harden Solaris™ • Kristy Westphal

Westphal describes two system-hardening tools, TITAN and JASS, that can help lock down a Solaris installation.

The Evolution of the OS — The 9 Cool Things About Solaris™ 9 OE

Solaris™ 9 Operating Environment Security Tips • Mark Thacker

Thacker explores a few new security features of Solaris 9.

Sun™ Management Center — A Specialist in a Specialized World • Andrew Hillier and Andres Gomez-Rivas

The authors highlight the features of Sun Management Center, Sun's first fully scalable systems management framework.

Sun Management Center Change Manager • Jonathan Han, Eric Nielsen, and Julie Nelson

The authors describe how the Sun Management Center Change Manager can help administrators manage their Sun systems.

Solaris™ Patch Manager • Jody Little

Little takes an in-depth look at Sun's new Solaris Patch Manager and explores how its automated features can turn patch management from a dreaded chore to a manageable task.

The SunPlex™ Platform • Chitra Badrinath

Badrinath provides a brief overview of Sun Cluster 3.0 features and benefits as seen within the SunPlex platform.

Virtual Hosting on Solaris™ and NcFTPd • Ron McCarty

Fun with SunScreen • Peter Baer Galvin

Questions and Answers • Amy Rich