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A '''naming scheme''' is a plan for naming objects. In [[computing]], naming schemes are often used for objects connected into [[computer network]]s.

An important aspect of a [[computer network]] is the naming scheme of the hosts on the network.

==Naming schemes in computing==

Large networks often use a systematic naming scheme, such as using the department plus [[computer]] purpose to generate a name. For example, a web server for a marketing department may be called "marwww01".

Large networks often use a systematic naming scheme, such as using thea ___location (e.g. a department) plus [[computer]]a purpose to generate a name for a computer. For example, a web server for a marketing department may be called "marwww01".

However, smaller networks will frequently use a more personalized naming scheme to keep track of the many hosts. Popular naming schemes include trees, planets, rocks, etc.

Network naming can be hierarchical in nature, such as the [[Internet]]'s DNS[[Domain Name System]].

The choice of names may be limited by a length limitation (such as 15 character flat name space for NETBIOS), or may be limited by a character set limitation (such as hyphens not being allowed for SQL Server names).

Another somewhat serious and interesting emergence is a conceptual framework known as the [[Geosynchronous network]] .

== External links ==

* [http://namingschemes.com/ Naming Schemes]

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