Prepare to install the module

To help ensure the successful deployment of CEM, complete the preparation steps.

1. Review the following table to ensure that CEM can meet your organization’s requirements. cem_windows supports the following operating systems and CIS benchmarks:

   Operating system	Framework	Level	Profile
   Windows Server 2019	CIS Benchmarks v1.3.0	1	Member Server
   Windows Server 2016	CIS Benchmarks v1.4.0	1	Member Server
   Windows 10 Enterprise	CIS Benchmarks v1.12.0	1	Corporate Enterprise

   Tip: CEM uses Desired State Configuration (DSC) modules and the validation_mode parameter to ensure that resources do not remain in a "flapping" state. For more information, see securitypolicydsc.
2. Install Puppet Enterprise (PE). You can install any version in the 2021.7 or 2023 release stream. For instructions, see Installing.
3. Review the dependencies to ensure that your infrastructure will meet the requirements. Go to Puppet Forge and review the Dependencies tab.
4. Configure PE. For instructions, see Configuring Puppet Enterprise.
5. Ensure that the Puppet utility is at the correct level. If you are using a level 6 utility, it must be v6.23.0 or later. If you are using a level 7 utility, it must be v7.8.0 or later.
6. To purchase CEM software, contact a Puppet by Perforce sales representative. For more information, see Contact Sales.