** Computer Naming Scheme **

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Not for distribution directly to end user

Overview

ITS follows a computer naming scheme for CCBC owned computers.  Multiple management tools rely on the naming scheme for automation and proper device grouping.  The names also provide useful information at a quick glance, such as location and user type.  All computers must be named using the following scheme:

Campus designator / Use and Type designator / CCBC# / Bldg / Room

Audience

ITS Staff

Procedure

• Campus designator
  • C = Catonsville
  • D = Dundalk
  • E = Essex
  • H = Hunt Valley
  • O = Owings Mills
  • L = Liberty Center
  • T = Tradepoint Atlantic

• Machine use and type designator
  • AD = Admin Desktop
  • AL = Admin Laptop
  • SD = Student Desktop
  • SL = Student Laptop
  • PA = Public Access
  • IN = Instructor Station / Smart Cart
  • VK = Verify Kiosks (OneCard check-in scanner locations)                                        

• CCBC #

• Building - use the first two characters of the building’s abbreviation (ex. WE = Wellness and Athletics Center – WELL)

• Room #

Examples:

• CAD12345MA120A  This computer is located at Catonsville in the Math and Science Hall (MASH) room 120A and is an administrative/staff desktop computer

• EIN54321SS100  This computer is located at Essex in the Student Services Center (SSRV) room 100 and is an instructor station.