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Open Storage Developers
Change the Rules, Change the Game

With Sun's open-source software, developers can deliver network storage services more quickly on multiple platforms, with the support of the open-source community. Sun software service plans are available whenever you're ready, with experts who can provide comprehensive support, even on non-Sun hardware.


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Feature Article

The recently announced Open Storage initiative is Sun's latest demonstration of its commitment to open source and community participation. This initiative creates new opportunities for end users and developers alike.


Participate and Contribute

The OpenSolaris storage community is your gateway to data management related communities and projects -- file sharing, file systems, volume managers, data services, storage drivers, and much more.


Open Storage Resources

Read more about the advantages of an open storage environment.

My Sun Connection

My Sun Connection now provides SDN members with the latest Sun Developer Network news and highlights as well as access to offers and discounts. You can review a variety of RSS feeds, blogs, and forums.

Try and Buy

Sun has several systems that are ideally suited for an open storage environment. Many of these products are available through our Try and Buy program, allowing you to use them for free for 60 days, with full technical support.

Sun Partner Advantage Program

The Sun Partner Advantage Program connects Technology Companies, such as ISVs, IHVs, SaaS companies and Hosting providers to free and deeply discounted Sun systems, free virtual lab access, free developer support, and our global partner community, so you can deliver your solutions/services to an expanded market.

What's New  

Developer Recipes: Setting Up an OpenSolaris NAS Box

Use the new CIFS server in OpenSolaris to create a home NAS box to replace a Windows share machine.


Videos and Podcasts

Hear from the Sun Open Storage team about the latest news and technology trends in the industry.

Building an Open Storage Community

Join Lynn Rohrer and Matthew Baier to learn more about the growth of the OpenSolaris Storage Community, current projects, community news and how to participate.

Watch the Video
Presentation


 The Systems Show With John Fowler

John discusses the Open Storage strategy with Systems' Chief Architect, Andy Bechtolsheim, and Sun Labs VP and Fellow, Jeff Bonwick. He'll also feature a segment on the new Maramba server products with guests Marty Zartarian and Jon Simon.