Sun—N1

N1 is Sun's vision for the next-generation data center. Sun's N1 manages widely distributed computing resources, such as servers, storage, software, and networks, and enables them to operate as a single entity.

In September 2002, Sun Microsystems, Inc., unveiled the road map for N1. By automating away the complexity associated with managing technology, business and IT managers will be able to optimize the utilization, efficiency, and agility of their data centers. N1 builds on over 20 years of Sun knowledge and R&D in system architectures to deliver what will be the cornerstone of the next generation of Sun's systems strategy. Such network-centric computing innovations as NFS (Network File System), Dynamic System Domains, Java technology, ...

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