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66 ✓ Make sure your BIOS settings are configured correctly for the hypervisor software. First, make sure you're running the latest version of the BIOS and that it's set to enable all populated processor sockets and all cores in each socket. Enable turbo boost, hyper-threading and any hardware-assisted virtualization features that are available. Disable any devices you won't be using, such as serial, USB or network ports. If the BIOS allows memory scrubbing to be configured, leave it at the manufacturer's default setting. ✓ Verify that you have the latest recommended drivers from your server vendor. Many server manufacturers provide OEM Customized Installer CDs for VMware ESXi™ that include recommended drivers for VMware ESXi. Install Your Hypervisor Now that your physical servers are configured, you can begin installing your hypervisor (VMware ESXi). Here are a few things to pay attention to during the install. ✓ Install your hypervisor following the vendor's publish- ed guidance, documenting your configuration as you go (record host names, IP addresses, NTP server confi- guration, passwords, and so on). Maintain consistency as you install the hypervisor across all your servers. ✓ Implement your administrative platform (vCenter Server™) and configure vCenter Server to manage your physical hosts. ✓ Complete your configuration by adjusting permissions, the hypervisor's firewall, and other advanced settings to meet your organization's requirements.