CCIE Practical Studies: Security (CCIE Self-Study)

Installing the OS

Installing the Windows operating system is the first step and, therefore, is one of the most vital stages. Obviously, the version of Windows that you select must be appropriate for your hardware and applications. To ensure a successful installation, you should check the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for hardware compatibility. Like most manufacturers, Microsoft continues to make improvements and develop added features in its OS as well as its security. You should install the OS in a secure lab environment, or at least isolated from the network, with all patches that are to be applied downloaded and scanned for viruses on a second device. Installing on a machine while it is connected to a nonsecure network makes ...