# StifleR POC Quick Checklist

The below table is a checklist which can be followed to prepare for a StifleR Proof of Concept project.

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="106" data-type="checkbox">Status</th><th width="213">Type<select><option value="5NHogktpEPjq" label="Action" color="blue"></option><option value="bz1j0HTHuoen" label="Decision Point" color="blue"></option></select></th><th>Detail</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Review <a href="../master">StifleR Documentation</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="bz1j0HTHuoen">Decision Point</span></td><td>Determine how many locations will participate in the POC.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="bz1j0HTHuoen">Decision Point</span></td><td>Determine how many clients will participate in the POC.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Prepare a dedicated server (VM) to host the StifleR server. See specific <a href="../../planning/stifler-server-considerations#hardware">hardware requirements</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Provision a standard SSL web server certificate with StifleR server computer name in the Subject Name.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="bz1j0HTHuoen">Decision Point</span></td><td><p>Determine if 2Pint Team will have remote access to POC environment. <br>If so, provide the following:</p><ul><li>Domain User Account</li><li>VPN Access</li><li>StifleR server access</li><li>Configuration Manager Permissions (if applicable)</li><li>Intune Permissions (if applicable)</li><li>Access to several clients per location which can be used for RDP</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>If using Configuration Manager, <a href="../configuration/configuring-ledbat-on-cm-dps">LEDBAT</a> and <a href="../configuration/configuring-branchcache-on-windows-server">BranchCache</a> should be enabled on the Distribution Points which serve the locations participating in the POC.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Remove existing BITS, BranchCache, and Delivery Optimization policies from clients participating in the POC. See this page for more information on how to <a href="configure-microsoft-peer-to-peer-components">Configure Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Components</a>. </td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Open any Firewall Ports as documented <a href="../planning/firewall-ports">here</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Add Antivirus Exclusions as documented <a href="../planning/antivirus-exclusions">here</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Create <a href="../../planning/permissions#user-access-control">Active Directory Administrative Groups</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td><a href="../configuration/securing-stifler-operations-with-ssl">Provision an SSL Certificate</a>(s) to Secure Dashboard and Client Communications</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td><a href="../installation/server/stifler-server-installation">Install StifleR Server software</a> on the StifleR Server.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td><a href="../installation/server/stifler-dashboard-installation">Install the StifleR Server Dashboard</a> on the StifleR Server.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td><a href="../installation/client/stifler-client-installation">Deploy StifleR Client</a> in a phased deployment to clients participating in the POC.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>As clients report in, the Locations, Network Groups, and Subnets will automatically be created in StifleR. This should be reviewed in the StifleR Dashboard and changes should be made to regroup or reorganize the network hierarchy if necessary. Please see the <a href="../configuration/stifler-network-locations">Configure the Network Locations</a> page for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="5NHogktpEPjq">Action</span></td><td>Deploy Applications to clients and review <a href="testing-and-validation">Testing and Validation</a> documentation.</td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td><span data-option="bz1j0HTHuoen">Decision Point</span></td><td>Determine if StifleR has met the requirements set forth by the POC.</td></tr></tbody></table>