Managed Solutions

Very Simple Solaris Root Exploit

There is an incredibly simple root exploit for computers running the Solaris operating system with telnet enabled. While in general terms it is a bad idea to have telnet enabled and particularly so on a forward facing or internet connected machine, this exploit is so simple and Solaris boxes are popular for forward facing roles such as web servers, etc. In general we would not be concerned with Solaris exploits at Managed Solutions. However this particular exploit has ramifications for all of us...

Virtualization Technology Pays

You may have read our primer on Virtualization technology where we detailed some compelling reasons to consider virtualizing some or all of your servers. At the time of writing that article we were not aware of a new program from PG&E that can give you up to $300 rebate per server that you virtualize. While the process is not without some invasive steps, such as before and after inspections, a large project would be well worth the work. Let's say you were planning to consolidate 20 servers ...