I know this isn't specific help - but there is a flag in either AD or in WMI that defines the server as being virtual. I'm in the throes of authoring or I'd go track it down for you - perhaps that'll give you the lead you need to find it on technet.
Regards, Michael B. Smith, MCITP:SA,EMA/MCSE/Exchange MVP My blog: http://TheEssentialExchange.com/blogs/michael Link with me at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/theessentialexchange From: David Lum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 11:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Server naming - virtual vs physical >> From: Andy Shook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> +! >> A server.is a server. is a server Mostly, unless you're involved with asset tracking and warranties.and thanks for the answers. If you have 500 servers and are asked to list only the physical ones (for warranty and asset tracking), how do you guys handle that? AD dump with a compare of a VM list? Dave From: Stephan Barr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of lists Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 8:38 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Server naming - virtual vs physical Asset tags or serial numbers. From: Axcess Internet (Listserv) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 10:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Server naming - virtual vs physical David: Our naming convention allows for us to differentiate between types of server, so yes, we do. XXX = Business Unit XX = Type of Device (WS, SV, RT, etc.) XX = Department (Two digit letter for department, TS = Technical Support, etc.) XX = Number within department (digit number 01, 02, 03, etc.) XXX = Identifier, if it's a virtual machine it would be VSX for Linux, VSW for Windows XX = Location (Two digit abbreviation for city where the device is located) HTH, Jim From: David Lum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 08:20 To: ML: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Server naming - virtual vs physical Those of you with a good mix of virtual servers in your environment - do you differentiate the virtual servers from the physical ones on the server name? If so, how? If not, why not? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
