The downside of using servicetags as hostnames is that most service tags are printed on the back of the desktops, or in the case of laptops on the bottom. This means that its not very convenient for a novice user to find, let alone read it aloud to a helpdesk employee while lifting the laptop with one hand.
I do recommend using servicetags as hostnames . Just put a sticker with the service tag on the front of the computer. Near the on button is recommended.
PS Unfortunately at my current job they have put in the year of purchase in the hostname.. e.g. PC-8098 is purchased in 2008. This means ofcourse that in 2010 we have our own little version of the 1999 bug, cmdb wise. PC-0002 could be 1990 or 2010.
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The downside of using servicetags as hostnames is that most service tags are printed on the back of the desktops, or in the case of laptops on the bottom.
This means that its not very convenient for a novice user to find, let alone read it aloud to a helpdesk employee while lifting the laptop with one hand.
I do recommend using servicetags as hostnames . Just put a sticker with the service tag on the front of the computer. Near the on button is recommended.
PS Unfortunately at my current job they have put in the year of purchase in the hostname.. e.g. PC-8098 is purchased in 2008. This means ofcourse that in 2010 we have our own little version of the 1999 bug, cmdb wise. PC-0002 could be 1990 or 2010.