1 Planning Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones

This chapter discusses how to confirm the hardware, software, and security requirements for Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones, also known as solaris-kz branded zones. It provides procedures for verifying hardware and software support, and for configuring secure administration of kernel zones.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• About Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones

• Kernel Zones and General Zones Concepts

• Security Measures for Kernel Zones

• Software and Hardware Requirements for Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones

• SPARC: Software in Silicon Features on Kernel Zones