Sun Announces New AMD-Based Product Line

Transfan76 writes "Today Sun Microsystems has officially announced an alliance with AMD. They "have formed an alliance to deliver a broad range of AMD Opteron[tm] processor-based systems, Sun also announced it plans to offer its Java Enterprise System on the AMD Opteron processor and is significantly extending the reach of its Solaris Operating System (OS) and leadership in the 64-bit space." You can read the official press release from Sun here. And the AMD release here." We previously reported rumored plans to this effect a few days back.

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But will this really help web-focused enterprises?

[Fux the Penguin]

From Sun's press release:

"By running the current version of the Solaris OS on the AMD Opteron processor platform, we are experiencing substantial improvements in kernel performance for Solaris over other x86-based systems, " said John Fowler, chief technology officer, software, Sun Microsystems. "With the Solaris OS running on the AMD Opteron processor, our customers and partners can take advantage of unique features such as containers delivering virtualization and high levels of security. Solaris has led the industry in proven military grade security built-in to the OS, and with Trusted Solaris OS, offering unmatched levels of privacy, second only to the Windows .NET security framework. Finally, the highly advanced Opteron processor with, it's built in ability to remove IP-infringing packets at the network layer will soon make copyright infringement lawsuits a thing of the past."

I think it's great that Sun is finally breaking into the commodity hardware business, while still optimizing their syndicated dynamic solutions marketbase through enhanced Solaris offerings. While this may be true, they have a long way to go to true cross-media functionalities, as the AMD processor is currently unable to support XDML enhanced DSS encryption, which is required in order to implement enterprise-level mindshare paradigms. As AMD states in their press release,

Sun's intent to collaborate with AMD to accelerate the holistic global portal platform development, to optimize and fully web-alize the dynamic performance of mission-critical e-services and increase enterprise adoption for Solaris and the Sun Java open-synergy relationship system on the AMD Opteron processor

Sure, this all sounds good on paper, but how do they possibly intend to complete this task without relying on a steady influx of new-media, leading-edge partnerships that can emphasize one-on-one integrated infomediaries? For my money, it's just not possible.

Don't get me wrong. I wish them all the best. But still, good luck, Sun and AMD...you're going to need it.

Lends new meaning...

[armyofone]

.. to the term 'Solar Flare'...

*** rimshot ***

Wonderful news

[Anonymous Coward]

Air conditioning manufacturers specialising in cooling server rooms will be delighted with Sun's switch...

Re:Wonderful news

[sammy baby]

My wife does. Every time she gets out of the shower, in fact. Claims it works better than her hair dryer.

Re:AMD SPARC?

[rodgerd]

Going on the performance of SPARC's design teams thus far, it'd make the Opteron run slower.

Re:But will this really help web-focused enterpris

[oldmanmtn]

optimizing their syndicated dynamic solutions marketbase...cross-media functionalities...enterprise-level mindshare paradigms

Good god man! You've created a Content Black Hole! You're dragging down the Scores of every post in the vicinity!

Big Iron!

[beezly]

What we all want to know is, when do we get to see 106 CPU Opteron systems!? Tiny little 8 cpu systems just don't cut it any more!

Re:Big Iron!

[leerpm]

Put 106 AMD chips in one box, and you will be giving new meaning to the product line SunFire!

Will the Sun deal be enough...

[Anonymous Coward]

... to boost the Opteron to the number two slowest selling server CPU position?

No pulled punches

[painehope]

stands as a beacon for HP and IBM customers facing a dead-end Unix, and Microsoft customers frustrated with security and fragility
I wouldn't be surprised if they kicked a dog on the way off the stage...

And how good is that?

[AndroidCat]

[..] offering unmatched levels of privacy, second only to the Windows .NET security framework.

Second to .NET's security? I have a bad feeling about this...

Re:good for AMD, but Sun is doomed anyway

[Uma Thurman]

zealot: someone who bought high.

Re:HP and IBM Lacking an OS?

[Anonymous Coward]

If you have ever used HP-UX you would also say HP is lacking an OS :)

Re:good for AMD, but Sun is doomed anyway

[Kohath]

So releasing new competitive hardware doesn't address "they aren't competitive in terms of hardware"?

Wow

[EmCeeHawking]

Sounds like they're really taking a big RISC.

I wonder if Sun will be calling their new line as

[porky_pig_jr]

'Java64' architecture based ...

Had to say it

[aardwolf204]

I've been an AMD fan for quite a while

You must be very dizzy. My AMD fan goes 5000 RPM.


Sorry, couldnt resist. I like AMD too, and yes, Anand could take Tom any day.