Use a Consistent Naming Scheme
Give servers names that tell you what they do, where they are, and which instance they are. Consistent names make the correct server easier to find as the infrastructure grows—especially during incidents or hardware replacement.
Read the name from left to right
cmp-r01-01
| Segment | Meaning |
|---|---|
cmp | Compute server |
r01 | Rack 01 |
01 | Server number |
Suggested prefixes
| Prefix | Role | Prefix | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
cmp | Compute | sto | Storage |
db | Database | gpu | Graphics |
sw | Switch | sec | Firewall |
gw | Gateway |
Keep it consistent
The exact format is yours. Choose one that fits the infrastructure and use it across every component.