Last Updated: February 2026
Applies To: All New Employee Laptop Deployments
Overview
This checklist ensures all laptops deployed to Santa Fe County employees meet security and operational standards. Complete each section before delivering the device to the user.
Pre-Configuration Requirements
Before starting, confirm you have:
- Approved equipment request ticket
- User account created in Active Directory
- Department and manager information
- Software requirements from the request
Section 1: Hardware Verification
| Task | Complete | Initials |
| Inspect device for physical damage | ☐ | |
| Record serial number in asset inventory | ☐ | |
| Apply county asset tag | ☐ | |
| Verify all ports and peripherals function | ☐ | |
| Test battery holds charge | ☐ |
Section 2: Operating System Setup
| Task | Complete | Initials |
| Install Windows 11 Enterprise (latest build) | ☐ | |
| Join device to county domain | ☐ | |
| Apply group policy updates | ☐ | |
| Run Windows Update (all critical and security updates) | ☐ | |
| Enable BitLocker encryption | ☐ | |
| Store BitLocker recovery key in AD | ☐ |
Section 3: Required Software Installation
| Software | Complete | Initials |
| Microsoft 365 Apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) | ☐ | |
| CrowdStrike Falcon (endpoint protection) | ☐ | |
| GlobalProtect VPN client | ☐ | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | ☐ | |
| Chrome browser | ☐ | |
| Department-specific software (per request) | ☐ |
Section 4: Security Configuration
| Task | Complete | Initials |
| Verify Windows Firewall is enabled | ☐ | |
| Confirm CrowdStrike is reporting to console | ☐ | |
| Test VPN connection | ☐ | |
| Disable local admin account | ☐ | |
| Configure screen lock timeout (5 minutes) | ☐ |
Section 5: Final Verification
| Task | Complete | Initials |
| User can log in with domain credentials | ☐ | |
| Outlook connects to Exchange | ☐ | |
| Network drives map correctly | ☐ | |
| Printers accessible | ☐ | |
| Update asset inventory with user assignment | ☐ |
Sign-Off
Configuration completed by: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Ticket Number: _______________________________
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