TAMUK Computer Naming Convention [KB0100105050601] To facilitate the administration of campus computers connected to the TAMUK network, all campus computers must have a Windows NT computer name that identifies its location. This helps quickly identify the location of a computer whenever it needs to be serviced or if it is detected as having a problem such as a virus infection. Computer names can be a maximum of 15 characters in length. The computer naming convention [CNC] requires that the computer name include the building abbreviation and room number, which together make up its location. (Ex: CL240) If there are multiple computers in a location on campus, then the CNC can be appended with a unique identifier for each computer to uniquely identify each one within the location. The CNC and unique identifier must be separated by a dash “-“. Examples: CL240-01, CL240-02, CL240-03 CL133-Front01, CL133-Back04 CL101-Counter02, CL101-Counter03 The length of the entire computer name should not be longer than 15 characters. There should be no deviations from the CNC for any standard desktop computers. The CNC does not apply to servers, as they are required to be fully documented and registered with CIS. A computer connected to the TAMUK network which is not in compliance with TAMUK computer naming convention should have its name reconfigured as stated above. When a computer is moved to a new location, its name should be reconfigured to properly identify the computer at its new location. Building Abbreviation Codes AG Kleberg Agriculture Building EN Kleberg Engineering Building MY May Hall AL Howe Agriculture Lab Building F Sam Fore Hall N Nierman Science Hall AO Athletic Offices FARM University Farm NS Center for Young Children (Nursery) AR Bailey Art Building H Hill Hall PB Central Plant AX Art Annex HR Health and Recreation Building PH Poteet Hall B Biology / Earth Science Hall HS Human Sciences Building PO Post Office BA Business Administration Building IRSP Pharmacy Building PPB Physical Plant Building BG Baugh Hall IT Gross Industry and Technology Building PPS Physical Plant-Shop Building BH Bishop Hall JF Javelina Stadium Offices PR President's Home BK University Bookstore JH Javelina House R Rhode Hall BSU Baptist Student Union JO Jones Auditorium S Speech Building CL College Hall LB Jernigan Library SFA Student Family Apartments CM Conner Museum LDSS Latter Day Saints Center SH Seale Hall CN Cousins Hall LH Lewis Hall SHC Student Health Center CSC Christus Spohn Clinic LY Lynch Hall SPEC Steinke Physical Education Center DA Drama / Art Building M Manning Hall SSB Support Services EC Engineering Complex MCH McCulley Hall STA St. Thomas Aquinas Parish ED Dotterweich Engineering Building MH Martin Hall TH Turner Hall EK Eckhardt Hall MS ROTC Building SUB Student Union Building EMC McNeil Engineering Building MU Bellamah Music Building UPD University Police Department . TAMUK Computer Naming Convention [KB0100105050601] To facilitate the administration of campus computers connected to the TAMUK network, all campus computers. documented and registered with CIS. A computer connected to the TAMUK network which is not in compliance with TAMUK computer naming convention should have its name