Preparing to Install SecurePlatform

SecurePlatform Hardware Requirements

The minimum Open Server hardware requirements when installing a Security Management Server, Check Point Security Gateway or Management Portal on SecurePlatform are specified in the R77 Release Notes.

For details regarding SecurePlatform on specific hardware platforms, see the SecurePlatform Hardware Compatibility List.

For information about the recommended configuration of high-performance systems running Performance Pack, see the R77 Performance Tuning Administration Guide.

Preparing the SecurePlatform Machine

SecurePlatform can be installed from an optical drive or from a network server. SecurePlatform can be installed on a computer without a keyboard or VGA display by using a serial console attached to a serial port.

Before you begin the SecurePlatform installation process, ensure that the following requirements are met:

• If the target computer has an optical drive, make sure that the system BIOS is set to reboot from this drive as the first boot option (this BIOS Setup Feature is usually named Boot Sequence).
• If your target computer cannot boot from DVD, or if you wish to install using a remote file server, refer to the instructions in the R77 Installation and Upgrade Guide.

BIOS Security Configuration Recommendations

The following are BIOS configuration recommendations:

• Disable the "boot from floppy" option in the system BIOS, to avoid unauthorized booting from a diskette and changing system configuration.
• Apply a BIOS password to avoid changing the BIOS configuration. Make sure you memorize the password, or keep it in a safe place.

Installing Products on SecurePlatform

For details of how to install Check Point products on SecurePlatform, refer to the R77 Installation and Upgrade Guide.