This document describes the standardized computer naming
convention for ITS-supported computers. It will be referenced by
both phone support and desktop support technicians.
Standardized naming is a benefit for
- Locating a computer in event of a virus infection.
- Identifying what campus support group is responsible for the
computer.
- Consistent remote management naming, confidence in remote
computer's name.
Computers supported by ITS will be named as follows:
BBRRRXXX-IIIIII
where:
- BB is the building code number where the computer is located.
(For a list of building codes, click here.)
- RRR is the room number where the computer is located.
- XXX is a "buffer" that may include additional room number
information for rooms containing more than three characters,
hardware information such as LAP for laptop, or a buffer of
zeros.
- IIIIII is the computer's NDSU inventory number (printed on
the green "Property of NDSU" tag) or the Dell service tag number
if the computer is not on inventory.
Non-supported computers may be named in this scheme as well.
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