All workstations, laptops, kiosks, and other network-based client devices have unique host names that are assigned at the time the device is configured for the end user. Host names for client devices are divided into three or four segments with the segments separated by hyphens. The total length of a device name cannot exceed 15 characters. Since host names are unique to the device to which they are assigned, the host name is also used as the CI name for the device. Device host names follow the form of:
{division}[-{subdivision}]-{type}-{sequence_number}Where:
{division} | A mandatory two- to four-character code representing the major unit that owns the device. |
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{subdivision} | If the primary unit is a large one this segment is used to define the subdivision of the larger unit. The subdivision is optional and is separated from the rest of the CI name by a hyphen. |
{type} | A mandatory code indicating the type of device. See below for a list of device type codes. |
{sequence_number} | A three-digit sequence number beginning at 001. The sequence number has no relation to the device's IP address. Occasionally, sequence numbers may be reissued as devices are retired but the same sequence number will not be issued to more than one device within a particular division, subdivision, and type combination. |
Device Type Codes
Only the following device type codes may be used in a device name:
D | Windows Desktop |
MD | Mac OS Desktop |
L | Windows Laptop |
ML | Mac OS Laptops |
V | Virtual Machines |
TC | Thin Clients |
PRSNT | DEDICATED Presentation Systems |
K | Kiosks |
Code | Represents |
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Client Device CI Name Examples
The following are examples of CI names that have been standardized using the conventions described above.
Device Name | Description |
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OIT-WSG-D-001 | The first desktop workstation deployed in the Windows Service Group within OIT. |
OR-ORA-L-023 | The 23rd laptop installed in the Office of Research Administration department within the overall Office of Research. |
| DTS-K-002 | The second kiosk system installed for Distribution & Transportation Services. |
Technical Notes
NetBios names are limited to a maximum of 15 characters as described in the following articles:
Configuration Management Process
Overview
CI Life Cycles Overview
CI Naming Standards Overview
How to Maintain the CMDB Quality and Data Integrity
Resources
Committee Membership and Meetings
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OIT Architecture Review Board
Configuration Items