Low Cost of Acquisition
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In a typical x86-based web server or workgroup server environment, Windows Server 2003 costs between 11X and 20X more than Solaris for x86 platforms. And for a limited time, enterprise subscription promotional packages deliver additional cost savings for volume deployments. Sun also adds value with a selection of x86 software offerings and flexible options such as subscription-based pricing:
- $50/desktop for Java Desktop System
- $100/user for Java Enterprise System
- $.33/citizen for federal, state, and local governments
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| Highest levels of Security |
Trusted Solaris OS is also available for x86 platforms, with EAL4 and EAL4 CAPP, bringing military-grade security to your enterprise. |
| Solaris/Linux compatibility |
Sun delivers Solaris/Linux compatibility through Java technology, and common interfaces and tools. A new service expected in Solaris 10, codenamed "Project Janus" allows customers to run x86 Linux applications (binaries) on Solaris x86 unchanged without recompiling. |
| Application Compatibility Guarantee |
Applications written for previous releases of the Solaris OS for x86 platforms will run without modification on Solaris 9 and the upcoming Solaris 10. |
| Integrated enterprise-class applications |
The Sun Java System Directory Server, SunScreen firewall, Solaris Volume Manager, UFS, Solaris 9 Resource Manager, IPQoS, Apache Web Server and SAMBA are all integrated for free. More Sun Java System software, including the Sun Java System Application Server, will be integrated soon. |
| Application Availability |
Sun's best and most exciting products are now available for Solaris on x86 platforms:
- StarOffice 7 Office Suite is the world's leading office productivity suite on Linux and the Solaris OS
- The Sun Java Desktop System on Sun's Opteron-based workstations is an affordable, comprehensive, easy-to-use, and secure desktop
- The Sun Java Enterprise System provides an open, integrated enterprise infrastructure software system
- Sun Studio 9 makes it simple to get outstanding performance when developing C, C++, and Fortran for Solaris
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