Abstract: A method for fast initialization of a tactical data processing device, includes producing a bootable installation medium suitable for a small set of data processing devices; unlocking a read interface of a medium to allow applications to be executed through the interface from a medium connected to the interface; connecting the installation medium to the unlocked read interface; boot-up of the tactical data processing device; selecting a profile from a list of possible profiles; executing an installation by the execution of a plurality of commands, wherein the plurality of commands depends on the selected profile; locking of a read interface of a medium to prohibit applications being executed through the interface.

Abstract: A method for fast initialization of a tactical data processing device, includes producing a bootable installation medium suitable for a small set of data processing devices; unlocking a read interface of a medium to allow applications to be executed through the interface from a medium connected to the interface; connecting the installation medium to the unlocked read interface; boot-up of the tactical data processing device; selecting a profile from a list of possible profiles; executing an installation by the execution of a plurality of commands, wherein the plurality of commands depends on the selected profile; locking of a read interface of a medium to prohibit applications being executed through the interface.