Abstract: A system assesses a security configuration proposed for production on a target computer system. The system may receive the security configuration proposed for production and obtain telemetry metrics generated based on security configurations implemented on one or more computer systems of the service provider. The system may assess a security configuration proposed for deployment based on telemetry metrics and generate status information based on the assessment. An authorization recommendation may be provided based whether the status information indicates that the proposed security configuration satisfies one or more conditions.

Abstract: A system and method of recovering a system on replacement hardware includes booting the replacement hardware from an operating system disk. A recovery media is coupled to the replacement hardware to provide access to system information for restoring programming to replacement hardware. A specific file is provided on the recovery media that is looked for during the booting of the replacement hardware. When the specific file is found, recovery specific system information is loaded onto the replacement hardware to facilitate a recovery process.