======================================================== SEARCHSOLARIS.COM - SOLARIS OPERATING SYSTEM AND IT INDUSTRY NEWS May 8, 2001 More headlines at: http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid12,00.html ======================================================== SPONSORED BY: Computer Connection of Central New York ======================================================== CCNY (http://www.ccny.com) provides solutions utilizing Sun hardware; offering a wide range of systems including Ultra desktops (Ultra 1 - Ultra 10), mid-range servers (E220 - E450) and a complete line of Enterprise systems (E3000 - E6500). We also offer the CompCon line of Sun compatible systems. Register to win a FREE... Sun Ultra 10 (270 MHz, 128 MB memory, 4GB hard drive, CD ROM,PGX Graphics, 17" color, keyboard & mouse. Drawing on 7/27/01. http://www.ccny.com/contactwinu10.htm ======================================================== LEAD STORY "CERT warns of worm that infects Solaris servers" The early bird doesn't want this worm! A new Internet worm has been discovered that preys on Web servers running Sun's Solaris and Microsoft's Internet Information Server. The worm, called "sadmind/IIS" first attacks the Solaris server and then sets it up to attack the systems running IIS. It exploits known security flaws in both servers' software to compromise systems and trash Web pages. Sun and MS have had software patches for a good while. SOURCE: IDG News http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2001/0508cert.html For more on Security alerts and virus detection, check out these collections of Best Web Links at http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid12_tax1389,00.html and http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid12_tax1390,00.html. Got a question about system security? Ask our resident security expert, Ravi Iyer, at http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/ateExperts/0,289622,sid12,00.html. =============================================== Want help streamlining the Solaris systems management process? Then head over to the searchSolaris Tips Exchange where you can read and rate tips from dozens of Solaris administrators, or submit a tip of your own. Just click on http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/tipsIndex/0,289482,sid12_tax281849,00.html. =============================================== OTHER SOLARIS AND INDUSTRY NEWS =============================================== [1.] "Jxta expands software compatibility" [2.] "Sun bulks up storage line with NAS appliances" [3.] "Caldera completes Unix acquisition" [4.] "Dell to cut 3,000-4,000 jobs" [1.] "Jxta expands software compatibility" Sun's Jxta is getting some high fives from early users, who said the peer-to-peer building blocks will help them open their applications to a wider audience. SOURCE: eWeek http://www.zdnet.com/eweek/stories/general/0,11011,2714616,00.html =============================================== [2.] "Sun bulks up storage line with NAS appliances" Sun is trying to shore up its stable of NAS products, adding most recently StorEdge N8400 and N8600 filers. These products should give users storage space while requiring minimal configuration during installation. SOURCE: IDG News http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2001/0507sunstor.html =============================================== [3.] "Caldera completes Unix acquisition" "Unifying Unix with Linux for business" -- that's a new motto for Caldera International, which has wrapped up its acquisition of Santa Cruz Operation's software business. Caldera will now begin executing its strategy to sell software that covers everything from low-end servers running Linux to high-end servers with Unix. SOURCE: CNET http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-5850530.html =============================================== [4.] "Dell to cut 3,000-4,000 jobs" The pink slips are going to be going 'round and 'round in Round Rock. Dell Computer plans to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs over the next two quarters. That represents about 10% of its workforce. SOURCE: Reuters http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/reuters/REU20010507S0010 ============================================ Did you know searchSolaris has three site experts currently taking questions on system security, Java and general Solaris administration? To post your questions, or to read answers to previous queries, go to http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/ateExperts/0,289622,sid12,00.html. ============================================ TAKE OUR LATEST POLL: Are you planning to fire up Sun Fire and convert your systems to the new line? 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The main section of the book covers the topics every system administrator needs to know, including configuring custom file share, configuring custom printer share, using server side automation, Samba security, optimizing Samba performance, routed networks, and browsing. http://www.digitalguru.com/dgstore/product.asp?isbn=0672318628&ac_id=68 ====================================== SEARCHSOLARIS.COM WEB LINK OF THE DAY ====================================== "Solaris security advisories" Need to quickly find out the latest security bulletins from multiple sources? On this Web page Solaris users can find a frequently updated list of security holes and recommended Solaris patches from Sun and the Computer Emergency Response Team. SOURCE: Princeton University http://www.princeton.edu/~unix/Solaris/advisories.html For many more helpful security links, go to http://searchsolaris.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid12_tax1395,00.html. ================ THE MISSING LINK ================ A look at an off-the-wall story from the Web... "New front in divorce wars: Online visitation rights" Divorce cases have always been a delicate balancing act for judges. Now, technology has added a new twist. A recent New Jersey ruling set a precedent that paves the way for "virtual visitations" in cases in which a custodial parent seeks to move away from the area where the "ex" lives. Advocates of the practice say online contact - through Web cams, instant messaging and e-mail - is a constructive way for noncustodial parents to stay in contact with their kids. Fathers-rights boosters beg to differ. They argue that online technology can never replace a hug. 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