I've attempted something similar, so if username is JSmith running on a Win95 desktop, machine name is JSmith-95. If upgraded to an NT notebook, then machine name is JSmith-NTNB, if upgraded to Win2000 on notebook then JSmith-2KNB, etc. Good security check on the logins to see if user matches machine, as exported from Kixtart login script !
Erik Goldoff Systems Manager The HoneyBaked Ham Company 678-966-3320 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Rod Cleaves [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 2:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Workstation Naming Standards The problem with using the username is that now you have two resources with the same name (the computer and the user), that'll mess up the messenger service and quite likely the computer browser as well. Over the years, I've used a number of schemes; right now I use a combination of machine type, and user's name. Like NB-Smith, (Ms Smith has a notebook) and alphabetically all the NBs and DTs, are grouped together. It's helpful to know what type system is in use for backups and central management tools like and anti-virus system. FWIW, the last big site I worked at, 9500 users, we used serial numbers only - that was because s/n was the only thing guaranteed to be unique. rod -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 2:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Workstation Naming Standards I use the user name, but I've got a small 50 person installation. I change the name if the person changes. It simplifies figuring out who's having a problem, because I know everyone. Tougher in a large organization. I sure as heck wouldn't agonize over it. You want to be able to browse a list to pinpoint who's having a problem. And if necessary tie that back to some inventory/allocation information. Serial Number would probably work if you have a good inventory system. -----Original Message----- From: David James [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 10:11 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Workstation Naming Standards I don't use user names. What happens when that employee quits? You have to rename their machine as part of setting up a new user? I would use City_Dept_JobFunction then add a number for multiple job functions. DJ -----Original Message----- From: Osama S. [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 12:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Workstation Naming Standards hi, we will be deploying Win2K from scratch on the user's machines (around 700) replacing NT 4. SO I was reviewing our machine naming convention. Our Offices are located in two cities, one single domain. So far we would use something like "CityName-Department-User Real Name" (where city name and department are abbrevations) to name workstations. Usually the NT Names are the users Company ID, which is unique. I was wondering how you guys/girls are naming your workstations and users. regards Uso Want to unsub? Do that here: http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub <http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub> Need a good FAQ? Try this one first: http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/ <http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/> Want to unsub? Do that here: http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub <http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub> Need a good FAQ? Try this one first: http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/ <http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/> Want to unsub? Do that here: http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub Need a good FAQ? Try this one first: http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/ Want to unsub? Do that here: http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub Need a good FAQ? Try this one first: http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/ Want to unsub? Do that here: http://www.w2knews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=unsub Need a good FAQ? Try this one first: http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/
