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SUN 310-880 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SUN Certified Senior System Support Engineer |
| Exam Number: | 310-880 |
| Related Certifications: | Sun Certified Support Engineer Sun Certified System Administrator |
| Exam Price: | USD $129 (original); retired |
| Real Exam Qty: | 120–125 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid indefinitely once earned |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based Questions, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Passing Score: | Approx 65–70% |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at authorized test centers; exam retired |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Sun Certified System Administrator + 2–3 years of hands-on Solaris support experience |
SUN 310-880 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Solaris Operating System Installation & Configuration | 25% | - Install Solaris OS on SPARC/x86 platforms - Kernel configuration and tuning - Boot process and run-level management |
| File Systems & Storage Management | 20% | - Backup, restore, and recovery procedures - UFS, ZFS, and legacy volume management - Disk partitioning and file system integrity |
| Advanced Support & Troubleshooting | 15% | - System crash analysis and problem resolution - Hardware and peripheral support - Patch management and software updates |
| System Administration & User Management | 20% | - System security and hardening - User, group, and access control administration - Process, service, and resource monitoring |
| Network Configuration & Troubleshooting | 20% | - TCP/IP configuration, routing, and services - Network troubleshooting and diagnostic tools - DNS, NFS, NIS, and LDAP services |
310-880 Exam Facts and Product Questions
Currency is maintained daily, not occasionally. Our IT staff reviews and updates the SUN Certified Senior System Support Engineer question bank every day to keep it aligned with the live 310-880 exam. If a revision is underway when you buy or during your update period, we notify you and send the updated version as soon as it is ready — free within your 365 days of updates. You will never be left studying a stale edition without knowing it.
The 310-880 exam is the official assessment behind the SUN Certified Senior System Support Engineer certification from SUN, and its pass rate is genuinely low — many candidates need two or three attempts to get through. The difficulty is real, but it is also manageable: candidates who prepare with material aligned to the published objectives give themselves a far better starting position than those who walk in underprepared.
Registration for the 310-880 exam runs through these official channels:
Given how commonly this exam takes more than one attempt, schedule your sitting only when your practice results say you are ready.
The official outline divides the 310-880 exam into weighted domains, including:
- System Administration & User Management (20%)
- Solaris Operating System Installation & Configuration (25%)
- Network Configuration & Troubleshooting (20%)
The SUN Certified Senior System Support Engineer question bank at TorrentExam is updated daily against these same objectives, and the free practice test lets you sample that alignment yourself.
SUN recommends these training resources for candidates:
Official training builds the foundation; a daily-reviewed practice bank with expert-verified answers builds the exam-day readiness. Use both.
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Passing the 310-880 exam requires Approx 65–70%, and registration costs USD $129 (original); retired — per attempt. With retakes so common on this exam, preparing properly for one focused attempt is the choice that protects your budget.
The 310-880 exam contains 120–125 questions with 90–120 minutes to complete them. Practicing under the same time limit is the reliable way to make exam-day pacing feel familiar rather than frantic.
Recommended: Sun Certified System Administrator + 2–3 years of hands-on Solaris support experience
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