Prerequisites for Installing Configuration Manager

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb694113.aspx

How to Configure Windows Server 2008 for Configuration Manager 2007 Site Systems

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc431377.aspx#RDC_for_Site_Servers

Configuring Configuration Manager Sites for Best Performance

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb892809.aspx

Checklist for Security Best Practices

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/bb735870.aspx

Best Practices for Central and Primary Site Hardware and Software Configuration

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb932180.aspx

Operating System Deployment Security Best Practices and Privacy Information

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb694228.aspx

Example Configuration Manager Installation Checklist

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb932140.aspx

Example Configuration Manager Upgrade Checklist

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb932129.aspx