Why don't you got for something like this: 3 Letter Property Abbreviation - 3 Letter Department - 3 Numeric Sequence
i.e. - ABCMIS001 We use that form of a scheme and then use a access database for documenting everything from IP addresss, to software version to type of hardware. Everything then revolves around that number. Thank You, Jason Kopacko Network Engineer Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi (662) 357-1305 - Direct Number (662) 357-1111 - Property Number (877) 401-2413 - Pager Numer -----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 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/