Host Lifecycle

1. Host Lifecycle Standard

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Host Deployment

1.2.1. Physical Deployments

1.2.1.1. Physical Inventory
1.2.1.2. Firmware Updates
1.2.1.3. Physical Racking
1.2.1.4. Post Racking Checklist

1.2.2. Host Installation

1.2.2.1. Host Preinstallation
1.2.2.2. Host Kickstart
1.2.2.3. Post Kickstart
1.2.2.4. Host Certification
1.2.2.5. Host Re-certification

1.3. Maintenance

1.3.1. Monthly Updates
1.3.2. Package Integrity
1.3.3. Security Updates

1.4. Host Decommission

1.5. External Sources and References

2. Host Lifecycle Rational

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Target

2.3. Details of the Standard

2.3.1. Deployment
2.3.2. Maintenance
2.3.3. Decommission
2.3.4. Closing