Appendix A - Initial Configurations
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Appendix A - Initial Configurations
This chapter describes initial server Operating System configurations.
Table 2 – Initial Operating System Configurations
PCI Express / Link State
Power Management
Off
Performance Options
Visual Effects
Let Windows choose what’s best
Advanced / Processor scheduling
Programs
Data Execution Prevention
Turn on DEP for essential Windows
programs and services only
Local Area Connection 1 Properties
Internet Protocol Version 6
(TCP/IPv6)
Enabled
Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)
Enabled, assigned by DHCP
Setting
Description
Workgroup
WORKGROUP
Microsoft Updates
Auto download and notify for install
Windows Malicious Software Removal
Toolx64 (kb890830) not installed
Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile on
shutdown
Enabled
Autoplay
Disabled for simadmin
Enabled for new accounts
Firewall
On
Restore Points
Disabled
Remote Desktop
Disabled
Server Manager Remote Management
Disabled
Power control settings
Turn off the display
Never
Put the computer to sleep
Never
Hard disk / Turn off hard disk after
Never
USB / USB selective suspend setting
Disabled
Power buttons and lid / Power
button action
Shut down
