Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Oracle Solaris
- 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Device typesServers and enterprise systems
- 4CPU architecturesSPARC and x86
- 5Support lifecycleSolaris 11.4 Premier Support through November 2031; Extended Support through November 2037; Sustaining Support indefinite
- 6Built-in managementIPS package management and updates; lifecycle management; boot environments; Solaris Zones
- 7App compatibilityApplication Binary Guarantee for existing applications
- 8Deployment modelsOn-premises installations; virtualized environments; cloud installations
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: oracle.com
Overview
Oracle Solaris is ranked #38 of 45 in operating systems on Specifiction.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yesoracle.com
- Device types
- Servers and enterprise systemsoracle.com
- CPU architectures
- SPARC and x86oracle.com
- Support lifecycle
- Solaris 11.4 Premier Support through November 2031; Extended Support through November 2037; Sustaining Support indefiniteoracle.com
- Built-in management
- IPS package management and updates; lifecycle management; boot environments; Solaris Zonesoracle.com
- App compatibility
- Application Binary Guarantee for existing applicationsoracle.com
- Deployment models
- On-premises installations; virtualized environments; cloud installationsoracle.com
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#38 of 45
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