Guides

Getting Started with 2008.05	This Getting Started guide provides instructions for installing and using the OpenSolaris™ 2008.05 release, including the following topics: * How to prepare for and to install the OpenSolaris 2008.05 release. * How to mount the OpenSolaris 2008.05 release in VirtualBox * How to install packages and update existing packages on your installed or mounted system * How to upgrade your boot environment, and how to manage multiple boot environments.
Getting Started with IPS	A hub for finding links to documents, blogs, and discussions related to Image Packaging System.
Using IPS Package Manager	Get the packages you need fast and easy with the new GUI package manager, this short screencast will guide you through the new tool and show you how to customize your environment.
Application Developer's Guide	This book provides step-by-step instructions and relevant background information for designing, building, and verifying packages. This document also includes information on, and examples of, advanced techniques that you might find helpful during the package creation process.
OpenSolaris Technical Essentials	Free web based OpenSolaris guide from Sun Learning Services introduces the basic technical skills around OpenSolaris and guides you through various resources required to successfully install, use, administer, and distribute OpenSolaris. This guide distills down hundreds of technical documents, discussion forums, code samples, and other materials into a single concise guide designed to help you focus on the key knowledge and skills you need to unlock the power of OpenSolaris.

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OpenSolaris Support Services

OpenSolaris Subscription Support
OpenSolaris is the OS of choice for those who prefer to live on the cutting edge of innovation. Naturally fast, free and easy to download, OpenSolaris grants early access to the latest technologies. New production support offerings from Sun mark the latest milestone in OpenSolaris' maturity level and let you deploy OpenSolaris risk-free. With OpenSolaris Essential and Production subscriptions, you can count on the same expert level of support for your OpenSolaris deployments that you depend on for your Solaris deployments. Learn More

OpenSolaris Developer Expert Assistance
Don't get stuck with a programming issue, get technical help from the source - engineer to engineer. Sun Developer Expert Assistance is a dedicated online support service for developers that provides technical assistance for code support, programming questions, diagnostic advice, how-to's and best practice guidance. You can purchase a standard annual subscription plan for unlimited incidents for the currently released version of OpenSolaris.

Bug Database

Open a bug report, log an issue, request new features, ask for enhancements, and tell us when things don’t work they way you’d expect. We’re here to help.

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