a. Configure and prepare new hardware for designated server
role, including OS deployment/install, setting hostnames
and network addresses, and enabling services.
b. Install or deploy operating system via disk image or
network deployment tools.
c. Access remote server hardware via local hardware (e.g., KVM
switches or control panels) or remote administration through
ILO/iDRAC, RDP, SSH/VNC connections or terminal services.
d. Storage device selection, installation, and set up (file system,
partitioning, and building RAID arrays as needed) on local
(SAS, SATA, SCSI) and network-attached drives.
e. Security configuration and testing, including multifactor
authentication, access controls, OS/application hardening
techniques, firewall and port security, and endpoint security
tools.
f. Implement and follow disaster recovery procedures, including
backups, redundancy, and risk management policies.
g. Asset management (software licensing, hardware/software
lifecycle evaluation, inventory control).