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]]
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]]
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
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