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Checking which package a file belongs to with IPS
I’d previously written up a brief note on how to use pgchk to check which package a file belongs to in Solaris. With IPS replacing SYSV packages in Solaris 11 and OpenIndiana, I thought I’d add an...
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Solaris 11 Early Adopter Release
As the Solaris 11 GA release approaches, Oracle have announced the Solaris 11 Early Adopter release. The EA release is an update on the previous Solaris 11 Express, with final features frozen. The EA...
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OpenIndiana 151a is released!
Another milestone has been reached by the OpenIndiana team. Release 151a is now out, bringing several key new changes to the table. The biggest one is that OpenIndiana now integrates Illumos, and also...
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Allowing Normal Users to Manage SMF Services: Part 1
RBAC doesn’t just let you give mortal users the power to execute commands as a privileged user – it can also be used to allow them power over other areas of the Solaris OE. A recurring task is allowing...
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Allowing Normal Users to Manage SMF Services: Part 2
In Part 1, I covered setting up RBAC with a custom role that would allow us to manage an SMF service as a non-privileged user. Now I’ll cover the steps required to setup the SMF part. Note that, in the...
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Solaris 11 is launched
The long wait is over, and Oracle have finally pushed Solaris 11 out of the door. It feels a bit odd to be talking about Oracle releasing a new version of Solaris, but given how long ago Solaris 10...
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Can you crack it – GCHQ’s Challenge
So by now you’ve probably heard of GCHQ’s Can You Crack It challenge. I’m not going to give the game away by explaining what to do, but GCHQ do deserve credit for trying to reach a new audience. They...
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GCHQ Can You Crack It: Tips and Hints
I’ve had a deluge of email about the GCHQ Can You Crack It challenge, asking for everything from the complete solution to some pointers. So here I’ll give some tips and hints that’ll help you work your...
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New Symbian apps for Nokia mobiles
You may have noticed the banner on the right of site, pointing to Nokia’s OVI store. Site updates and news are now available for download as an app for your Symbian mobile – grab it for free here. I’ve...
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Security: How safe is your vendor’s source code?
News of the theft of Symantec’s Norton Anti-Virus source code has been rocking round the Internet today. InfosecIsland have some good coverage here and here. The real issue here of course is not that...
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