[NCSA-discuss] Host naming convention
Steve.Clark at wolseley.com
Steve.Clark at wolseley.com
Tue Jun 10 11:11:33 EDT 2008
We are going through a review of host naming conventions and it has
sparked some lively discussions between architecture, design, and
operations. To break it down simply here; one side proposes an ultimate
in generic approach with no meaning attached to the name where all
pertinent information is contained within a configuration database
(CMDB). Any process would use the CMDB to drive meaning into host; the
2nd side proposes using some meaning even if it means that not all
pertinent information can be contained within the host name. i.e. It's
valuable to know that you are working on a test LINUX machine right from
the name.
The number of nodes is from 100's to 1000's depending on area.
I'm curious to know what has worked from your perspective.
Thanks.
Steve
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