Installation Security Considerations

Review the contents of your media kit. Read the Release Notes and other related information at http://docs.hp.com.

Decide which software you need and which you do not need. Do not install unnecessary software. Consult other chapters of this document for help deciding on security software products.

Disconnect or disengage your system from the network, especially from a public network, until your security modifications are complete. Consider what, if any, security level you would like to deploy with. See Section  for more information.

Make sure the system console is physically protected and your LAN console is either disconnected, or used only through a network where clear-text-protocols like telnet are allowed/protected. This is an important security consideration. Restricting access to the system console helps prevent unauthorized persons from changing the security settings of your system.

Install the latest patches, especially security patches. See Section  for more information.

Maintain a backup and recovery system. See Section  for more information.