Category Archives: 2009.06

Access OpenSolaris CIFS Fileserver

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Envision

I have a mixed environment with OpenSolaris-2009.06, SuseLinux, and WindowsXP clients trying to access an OpenSolaris-2009.06 ZFS File-Server. I’m the only user on the network, which is entirely behind a hardware-firewall. For now, I’ve been erring on the side of … Continue reading →

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Configuring OpenSolaris: Webstack phpMyAdmin

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Envision

Getting phpMyAdmin running is deceptively simple, unless like me, your utterly clueless and expect it to “just work”. Once again, here’s the instructions I wish I’d had… Continue reading →

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Configuring OpenSolaris: Installing SFE (Spec Files Extras)

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Envision

SFE is a repository of RPM-like spec files for building Solaris SVr4 packages from various Open Source modules. While the existing ‘getting-started’ docs are somewhat scattered and outdated, fear not! This tutorial will have you installing SFE packages into the latest OpenSolaris in no time! Continue reading →

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Configuring OpenSolaris: Adding IPS Repositories

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Envision

If you’ve just installed OpenSolaris 2009.06 the only IPS repository on your list will be the default ‘OpenSolaris’ one. There are however, a few other reputable 3rd-party repositories who provide Solaris software packages which all new users should be familiar with! Continue reading →

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