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Sun Developer Network NEWSLETTER
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WHAT'S NEW     FEATURES  » MySQL InnoDB Performance Tuning for the Solaris 10 OS Maximize the performance of MySQL on the Solaris platform through database server configuration and tuning, as well as operating system optimization. This paper can help you define tuning parameters and tune them in your environment.    » Brazil Plugs Into NetBeans The NetBeans team has been busy in Brazil. In November 2005, they participated in the Maratona 4 Java and the Sou+Java Symposium, embarked on a nine-city training tour, and launched a new initiative that focuses on NetBeans plug-in development.     PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS  » Get Peace of Mind with Sun Developer Service Plans Take advantage of function-rich tools from Sun and shorten the development cycle. A combination of product support and updates, per-incident developer advice, and education credits for training, these plans help you reduce risk and time to market.   ANNOUNCEMENTS    » Take the Survey! IDC, an independent world-wide market research company, is conducting a worldwide survey about frequency of use and level of competency of various software development technologies in collaboration with several large IT vendors, including Sun. If you complete the survey and provide your email address, all of the following incentives will be made available to you: Access later to a pre-selected IDC publication Access to a selected subset of this survey's results when they become available Chance to win one Java Technology 10th Anniversary Commemorative T-Shirt The survey is Web-based, and will be open until January 6, 2006.    » Advance your Development Skills at Sun Tech Days The Sun Tech Days conference is coming to Asia: Bangkok, Thailand (January 24-25, 2006) Chennai, India (February 7-8, 2006) Singapore (February 22-23, 2006) Learn more and register.    » 2006 JavaOne Conference: Registration Opening Soon! Plan now to learn the latest developments in Java technology by attending the 2006 JavaOne conference, May 16-19 in San Francisco. Registration is opening soon!    » Core Security Patterns: Best Practices and Strategies for J2EE, Web Services, and Identity Management Core Security Patterns is the hands-on practitioner's guide to building robust end-to-end security into J2EE enterprise applications, Web services, identity management, service provisioning, and personal identification solutions.    » Big Discounts on Developer Systems! Sun has expanded the Development Hardware Offering in the Sun Partner Advantage Program for ISVs. As a program participant, you can have access to the latest Sun hardware at discounted rates to support your product developments.

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