Things under the covers
Bits and pieces of the big ideas
The first rule of naming conventions is that there isn't, nor will there ever be, a single best way to define a host name. The best you can do it to pick a standard that seems to work for your particular situation and stick with it for as long as it is useful.
The ideal host name provides just enough information to help identify the device but not so much information that the name limits the flexibility to accommodate future requirements. |
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