In order to make effective use of this checklist, readers will need to have a good grasp of basic UNIX system administration concepts. Refer to C.9 and C.10 for books on UNIX system administration. If possible, apply this checklist to a system before attaching it to a network. If in doubt, consult your vendor documentation. For ease of use, the checklist has been organised into separate, logically cohesive sections.
All sections are important.
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