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Configuring hostname via custom token

Configuring hostname via custom token
Submitted by DuncanIdaho on 27 August, 2008 - 10:57.

In our naming convention, our workstations hostnames are building#-room#-last7serial# such as 70-F100-6241KMD. We are currently using the %serialnum% token and then individually re-configuring them. Is there an easier way?

Automatically gives correct names

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Submitted by erikw on 27 August, 2008 - 12:06.

In most workstations you can place the name as the asset tag in th bios and use that as the name of the computer.

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Erik
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You naming convention is

Submitted by mlkoziol on 28 August, 2008 - 07:27.

You naming convention is holding you back. The requirement of building and room is going to be the issue. There will always be a great deal of user interface. Either up front with a database or at the desk. I agree with a pervious comment that to simplify, you need to ditch the convention and move to the serial number. The info can be pulled for the bios and will be unique. With a simple script the whole thing is automated.