Version 3.1-en Solaris 10 Container Guide - 3.1 4. Best Practices Effective: 30/11/2009
4.7. Solaris container navigator
[dd] The following segment navigates through the considerations required prior to the application of
Solaris containers. These include both the examination of applications for compatibility with Solaris
containers as well as the selection of various configuration options, and aspects of container
installation.
This navigator is based both on Best Practices as well as on experience and does not claim to be
complete. Tips and amendments are welcome at any time.
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Figure 27: [dd] Planning a Solaris container
Planning a Solaris container
End: Planning a Solaris container
B: Determining the configuration of
a container
A: Testing the compatibility of the application
with local zones
Figure 28: [dd] Testing the executability of the application in a container
A-3: Self-qualification of an application
in a container
A: Testing the compatibility of the application with local zones
A-End: Testing the compatibility of the application with local zones
y
A-Stop:
Application in
Solaris Container
cannot be
used
n
A-1:
Any experiences known
(manufacturer; literature; Internet,
references, etc.?
A-4:
Result positive
?
A-2: If necessary, check manufacturers' information
on commercial software support in Solaris containers
n
y