Security Task Overview

This table provides a summary of the tasks involved in securing Oracle SuperCluster T5-8.

Use this table in conjunction with the security documents listed in Security Information for SuperCluster Components.

Task		Links
1. Before your system arrives, plan for a secure integration into your environment.
	a. Access security information.	Security Information for SuperCluster Components
	b. Read these white papers:. Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Platform Security Principles and Capabilities Secure Database Consolidation Using the Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Platform These white papers describe how to deploy the system using Oracle SuperCluster's integrated security capabilities.	http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-sparc-enterprise/documentation/o13-052-osc-t5-8-security-1989641.pdf http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/engineered-systems/supercluster-whitepapers-1965427.html
	c. Review security guidelines.	Understanding Hardware Security Guidelines Software Security Guidelines Network Security Considerations
2. While completing the Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Configuration Worksheet, select configuration options that correspond to your security policies and environment.
	a. Before making any configuration changes, review the default security settings.	Default Security Settings
	b. Review the preconfigured network services to ensure they will integrate securely into your network.	Default TCP/IP Ports and Services
3. After installation, perform immediate security measures.
	a. Secure the hardware.	Understanding Hardware Security Guidelines
	b. Change all preconfigured passwords. Note - Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 uses preconfigured passwords for initial installation and deployment that are widely known.	Changing Passwords on Default User Accounts
4. Configure SuperCluster security features in accordance with your security architecture and policies:
	a. Establish and configure isolation of the hardware, workload, network traffic, database, and storage.	a - d are covered in the white paper titled Secure Database Consolidation Using the Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Platform available at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/engineered-systems/supercluster-whitepapers-1965427.html
	b. Configure the system to control access to data.
	c. Take advantage of built-in cryptographic services.
	d. Ensure quality of service for all the components.
	e. Before deploying the system in your production environment, thoroughly test the security configuration.
5. After deployment, ensure ongoing security.
	a. Use SuperCluster features to ensure optimum security for the life of the system.	Managing SuperCluster Security
	b. Monitor and audit critical aspects of the system.	Monitoring and Auditing
	c. Ensure that the Quarterly Full Stack Download Patches (QFSDP) are applied to the system.	Software and Firmware Updating

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