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A typical naming convention for large, distributed networks consists of a standardized
location identification code, followed by the department code, a description of function,
and a numerical sequence.
Example: Using a Naming Convention for Devices
You use the naming convention: nation_state_platform_name for your security devices.
Your devices use names similar to the following:
• us_ca_ns5gt_01
• us_co_ns204_05
•
us_tx_ns5200_10
Example: Using a Naming Convention for Address Objects
For address objects that represent networks or hosts, use the following naming convention.
state_function_service_00:
•
State—A two-character postal abbreviation for the state where the server resides.
• Function—Some common functional abbreviations:
• SV (Server)
•
WS (Workstation)
• IIS (Web Server)
• MSX (Mail Server)
•
SQL (SQL Server)
•
SMS (SMS Server)
• APP (Application Server)
• Service—Abbreviated name of the main service on that machine
• Number—A sequential number starting with 01
For example, the first Apache Web server installed in the state of California would be:
ca_ws_apache_01.
For address objects that represent client hosts, use the naming convention:
state_flastname_(m or w)_os
•
State—A two-character postal abbreviation for the state where the user is located
•
FLastname—The first initial and last name of the main user (or general account name
if it is a multiuser machine)
• (M or W)—A single letter to designate Mobile computer or Workstation
•
OS—A two-character abbreviation for the operating system
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