Thats good also. However, most Data Centers that Ive been involved with number by Row.Rack, such as Row 12, Rack 13 is 12.13 Then you go up for the shelf/device numbers, but that is much different from hostname naming standards. Both are equally important, and I completely agree that cute is not helpful.
Clearly, the naming convention you select is very important for large diverse networks. The convention I have used for several years is very similar to the one mentioned above, but you definatly want to use all available character posistions.
I use: AAABBCCC
AAA - is a 3 character City Code NYC or PAR for Paris, etc..
BB is a two character Function code (UX for unix, RT for Router, NT for... Well anyway... TS for terminal server etc. etc etc..
CCC is a 3 digit sequence number. I usually make the sequence number unique to the City code, but that limits you to 999 servers per location.
I would prefer a AAABBXCCC. That one additional X can provide a lot more iformation. Department, Network Segment or simply an additional digit for the sequence number. Unfortunately, some devices won't take a 9 digit hostname.
I have found this convention to be flexible and it makes network management much easier. I have always hated working in environments that don't have a decent naming convention. But that's just me..
Yeah, I gathered that from the article. I just found it a bit hard to believe.. How much can it cost to put up a tower, and then the equipment is there for a lot longer than 24 hours. Or am I missing something?
I wonder what would happen to the equipment? Would it be a one time launch sort of thing? Would it be damaged when those things come down? If not, How would they recover it? Also, it seems like they would have to launch a lot more of these things than they currently do in order to provide adequate coverage. It's hard to believe that this would be cost effective, but it is a very interesting idea. It might make more sense if they were able to stay aloft for more than 24 hours...
South Africa is just as modern as many western European countries, and is about the only country on the Continent with a decent economy and telecom infrastructure.. Sure there is some poverty, but it is hardly a 3rd world country!
Yes, it is a dumb question. I can't believe it's on slashdot. but more importantly, I can't believe the number of answers who think an MBA or any degree is really important. I don't work with anyone who has an MBA, at least not anyone technical, and there are several of us, who work all over the world, none of us have MBA's, a few have 4 yr. degrees, but everything is related to what you can do and have done much more so than any degree. I think they are a waste of time. But of course, I don't have one......
It's easy enough to find a job in Europe, especially if you in the technical field. The work permits aren't that hard to get, especially if you are contracting.. Just contact various BRITISH contract agencies, and apply for your own work permit.
However, if you are contracting, a British agency can place you most anywhere in Europe, and if you aren't working in Britan, they won't really care about your work permit, and if you are on an american passport, nobody will really ask you anything if you want to work in Spain, Italy or France. I know many people who have been here for years, and have never had a work permit.
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Again, that is very nice, but what do you call an HPUX box in St Louis? LOUISUX0 Then what? You only get 8 characters!
Thats good also. However, most Data Centers that Ive been involved with number by Row.Rack, such as Row 12, Rack 13 is 12.13 Then you go up for the shelf/device numbers, but that is much different from hostname naming standards. Both are equally important, and I completely agree that cute is not helpful.
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That's good too, but It does not meet the 8 character requirement he mentioned.
Clearly, the naming convention you select is very important for large diverse networks. The convention I have used for several years is very similar to the one mentioned above, but you definatly want to use all available character posistions.
... Well anyway... TS for terminal server etc. etc etc..
I use: AAABBCCC
AAA - is a 3 character City Code NYC or PAR for Paris, etc..
BB is a two character Function code (UX for unix, RT for Router, NT for
CCC is a 3 digit sequence number. I usually make the sequence number unique to the City code, but that limits you to 999 servers per location.
I would prefer a AAABBXCCC. That one additional X can provide a lot more iformation. Department, Network Segment or simply an additional digit for the sequence number. Unfortunately, some devices won't take a 9 digit hostname.
I have found this convention to be flexible and it makes network management much easier. I have always hated working in environments that don't have a decent naming convention. But that's just me..
Besides, if you have that kind of money, it could be a long walk from one side of the house to the other. A segway might be just the ticket.
What are you talking about? Read the article.
I thought we were still waiting for a "current" standard to be decided. Or did that happen while I was sleeping? If so, what was the decision? :-)
Yeah, I gathered that from the article. I just found it a bit hard to believe.. How much can it cost to put up a tower, and then the equipment is there for a lot longer than 24 hours. Or am I missing something?
I wonder what would happen to the equipment? Would it be a one time launch sort of thing? Would it be damaged when those things come down? If not, How would they recover it? Also, it seems like they would have to launch a lot more of these things than they currently do in order to provide adequate coverage. It's hard to believe that this would be cost effective, but it is a very interesting idea. It might make more sense if they were able to stay aloft for more than 24 hours...
The junk mail filter for Hotmail works pretty well. Obviously a few get by, but in general, most spam gets filtered out if you set it properly.
What did Junis think of the film?
That is a good point.. Why are porn stars different from prostitutes? They are being paid to have sex. I sounds the same to me.
For the record, I have nothing against porn. The laws just don't make any sense..
That was interesting, but is reads like a really long advertisement for Intel.
South Africa is just as modern as many western European countries, and is about the only country on the Continent with a decent economy and telecom infrastructure.. Sure there is some poverty, but it is hardly a 3rd world country!
Yeah, the bedside table on the little kangaroo! Of all the things she coulda forgot, I can't beleive she forgot the watch!
Yes, it is a dumb question. I can't believe it's on slashdot. but more importantly, I can't believe the number of answers who think an MBA or any degree is really important. I don't work with anyone who has an MBA, at least not anyone technical, and there are several of us, who work all over the world, none of us have MBA's, a few have 4 yr. degrees, but everything is related to what you can do and have done much more so than any degree. I think they are a waste of time. But of course, I don't have one......
It's easy enough to find a job in Europe, especially if you in the technical field. The work permits aren't that hard to get, especially if you are contracting.. Just contact various BRITISH contract agencies, and apply for your own work permit. However, if you are contracting, a British agency can place you most anywhere in Europe, and if you aren't working in Britan, they won't really care about your work permit, and if you are on an american passport, nobody will really ask you anything if you want to work in Spain, Italy or France. I know many people who have been here for years, and have never had a work permit.