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Old 06-01-2011
Note that the x86 version of Solaris has problems with Intel chips with on-die graphics i.e. some of the recent Clarksdale chips. Unless you have an external graphics card, Solaris will only run in CLI mode.
# 16  
Old 06-02-2011
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Originally Posted by fpmurphy
Note that the x86 version of Solaris has problems with Intel chips with on-die graphics i.e. some of the recent Clarksdale chips. Unless you have an external graphics card, Solaris will only run in CLI mode.
But I think it only applies to Solaris installed physically on the machine. If OP will use VirtualBox, everything should be OK, as VirtualBox presents virtual graphic card to the guest system.
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Old 06-02-2011
Correct w.r.t. VirtualBox. But note that the OP is talking about purchasing a system, not using VirtualBox.
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Old 06-02-2011
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Correct w.r.t. VirtualBox. But note that the OP is talking about purchasing a system, not using VirtualBox.
Yes. But I feel that we should guide him into best use of the system for learning/testing purposes. I can tell from my own experience that Solaris in VirtualBox is more than enough to prepare for CX-310-200 and CX-310-202 exams.
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Old 06-02-2011
Guys, pardon my ignorance , but what is OP that you're talking about?
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Old 06-02-2011
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Guys, pardon my ignorance , but what is OP that you're talking about?
OP means Original Poster, meaning you Smilie
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Old 06-02-2011
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I can tell from my own experience that Solaris in VirtualBox is more than enough to prepare for CX-310-200 and CX-310-202 exams.
That may have been the case for you but it may not be the case for another people. I have taught a number of SCSA bootcamps and can tell you from experience that no two people learn at the same rate or manner. In general I get many more complaints when users are expected to learn on a virtual Solaris instance under either VMware or VirtualBox.
 
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