How does Solaris deliver improved network availability?
The Solaris 10 Operating System adds network layer 3 redundancy, providing the ability to implement high-availability network solutions for services that are more resilient and for innovative new applications. Layer 3 multipathing enables end-to-end redundancy from system to system and provides greater protection from network failures—even out through the Internet. This standards-based multipathing feature is implemented using a combination of virtual IP address selection and Open Shortest Path First-Multipathing (OSPF-MP). Virtual IP address selection enables system administrators to specify IP source addresses for packets on a per-network basis; OSPF-MP uses the routing protocol to route traffic around failed network interfaces. In addition, the Solaris 10 OS also includes the OSPFv2 and BGP-4 routing protocols, making it easier to administer complex routing policies.
