We use this basic format:
Model: Serial Number So a laptop would be "T400:LVN1234" and a monitor "20" Flat Panel: V6C67343" Our asset manager chose this & it seems to work well for everyone who deals with assets. Rebecca From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arsl...@arslist.org] On Behalf Of Jon Gee Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:00 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: CI Name ??? ** I am gathering data for the CMDB and asset console for 7.6. I am loading workstations, laptops, Monitors, blackberrys, Servers, Routers, switches, firewalls, for example they are not all the same make and brand. I was hoping for some ideas for CI Names, and CI ID that may have been used that work well. thanks " You can sell and practice theory but, life in reality, has unexpected challenges that require decision and executions that were not covered in your lessons." by Jon Gee _attend WWRUG10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org attend wwrug10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"