Once the installation of software begins you can walk away and return periodically to check on the installation. The patches, which are installed by the Finish Script, may take several hours to install. Use of this machine is governed by the University Computer Ethics Policy. Run newaliases when done. If this machine is to be a standalone workstation that recieves mail, no changes should be needed.
Most services are off by default.
Turn them back on only if needed. Most services aren't needed and only serve as potential security holes. Right now the jumpstarted machine can receive connections from the local subnet and OIT administrative networks. Of course the exact amount of work you must do will vary on a case by case basis. You should also register your host with the baseline server and consider arranging to have it backed up routinely by the OIT Operations Group .