Naming convention for PC in a network
Solution 1:
There is actually an RFC (1178) regarding best practice in naming computers.
The following is discouraged by this RFC:
- Don't overload other terms already in common use.
- Don't choose a name after a project unique to that machine.
- Don't use your own name.
- Don't use long names.
- Avoid alternate spellings.
- Avoid domain names
- Don't use antagonistic or otherwise embarrassing names
- Don't use digits at the beginning of the name.
- Don't use non-alphanumeric characters in a name
- Don't expect case to be preserved
Guidence for naming given by this RFC is:
- Use words/names that are rarely used
- Use theme names
- Use real words
And as always "There is always room for an exception"
Solution 2:
In a large corporation we use the following scheme for non server computers. city abbreviation, employee number, d or l depending on weather it's a desktop or laptop, then a sequential number starting at one that increases for each computer the employee has. For example if your number 238 in the hr system and work in Minneapolis and have three computers in your name, two desktops and a laptop your names would be as follows. mn238d1 mn238d2 mn238l1
Solution 3:
Two references:
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http://www.namingschemes.com/Main_Page
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RFC1178.
Solution 4:
I prefer using Simpsons characters, because:
- There are so many of them
- Most people -- and definitely many IT staff -- know the Simpsons
- The characters are so distinct that we can choose a character that's close to the server's function, as a way of remembering what does what
- It's a good way to endear our staff to the servers
Solution 5:
I've seen Disney characters in one organization and porn stars in another.
Seems that few wanted to fess up to recognizing both sets.