freebsd installation order

[pwn]

immediately after the installation of FreeBSD what steps should be 
performed by order
1 - Configuring the FreeBSD Kernel
2 - The Cutting Edge
3 - Updating FreeBSD

Is this the proper order?
there is some set of rules to be followed post-installation?
since, i do not find any reference mentioning the order that should be 
followed immediately after installation i would like to be informed if 
possible what will be the proper order to facilitate the maintenance of 
the operating system and the installation of new applications without 
conflicts or problems with ports.
thank you.