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OpenSolaris on Amazon EC2

Sun Microsystems and Amazon Web Services are collaborating to offer OpenSolaris on Amazon EC2. OpenSolaris is a free, open source project based on the Sun Solaris Operating System technology. With OpenSolaris on Amazon EC2, you have access to a robust open source OS on a scalable, reliable, cost-effective virtual computing environment. Amazon EC2’s simple Web service interface enables you to adjust your capacity in minutes and only pay for the capacity you use.

Sun is offering a variety of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) in the beta program:

OpenSolaris 2009.06 – Sun’s latest supported offering of OpenSolaris

OpenSolaris 2008.11 – Sun’s current supported offering of OpenSolaris

OpenSolaris 2008.05 – Sun’s first supported offering of OpenSolaris

Solaris Express Community Edition – Sun’s binary release for OpenSolaris developers based on the latest OpenSolaris source base

These AMIs are available under the terms of Sun’s license agreement. This link will launch a new browser window or tab.

For more information about OpenSolaris on Amazon EC2, visit www.sun.com/amazon. This link will launch a new browser window or tab.

Get Started

1. Open an Amazon EC2 and Amazon S3 account

If you have not already registered, sign up for Amazon EC2.

2. Access OpenSolaris AMIs

Using OpenSolaris is free, you will only be charged for your use of Amazon Web Services (read more about Amazon EC2 pricing) and access to OpenSolaris 2009.06 and 2008.11 AMIs requires no registration.

If you would like email updates and information regarding new AMIs from Sun and access to the pre-2008.11 and SXCE AMIs, please complete this registration form This link will launch a new browser window or tab. . Once your registration is received and approved, Sun will grant access to OpenSolaris AMIs so you can start provisioning instances. You will be notified by email once approved.

3. Provision OpenSolaris on Amazon EC2

Provision and instantiate the Sun-offered AMIs on Amazon EC2.
Choose one of our pre-configured OpenSolaris or Solaris Express Community Edition images to get up and running quickly.
Choose the type(s) of instances you want to run – small, large, or extra-large.
Customize the OpenSolaris AMI to meet your needs with additional software stacks and settings.
Start, stop, and monitor your instances with API or third-party tools.

4. Get Support

Utilize technical resources and support provided by Sun and AWS during the beta:

Familiarize yourself with Amazon EC2 Developer Resources and the Amazon EC2 Getting Started Guide.
Access the OpenSolaris on EC2 Getting Started Guide .
Discuss OpenSolaris on Amazon EC2 with the Amazon Web Services Developer Community or Sun Developer Network.
If you have technical questions regarding OpenSolaris, send an email to ec2-solaris-support@sun.com. You will receive a response within one business day.
For technical support with Amazon EC2, utilize AWS Basic Support or opt-in to AWS Premium Support.
For the latest OpenSolaris AMI updates, check out the blog at http://blogs.sun.com/ec2.

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