Episode 43 — Hardware Compatibility Lists — Verifying OS Support
In this episode, we cover how to use hardware compatibility lists (HCLs) to confirm OS support for all server components. We explain how vendors maintain these lists and why they are crucial for avoiding stability issues, performance degradation, or unsupported features post-installation. Candidates will learn how to verify compatibility for CPUs, storage controllers, NICs, and other hardware before committing to an OS deployment.
We then connect this knowledge to troubleshooting scenarios where ignoring HCL guidance leads to post-installation failures, such as driver incompatibilities or missing functionality. Practical tips for finding, reading, and applying HCL data are provided, preparing candidates to integrate this process into both exam answers and daily administrative practice. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.
