Depending on how much you self host, you may find it hard to keep track of your devices’ host names. So what are your naming conventions to keep track everything? Some people stick to descriptive names, others pick themes, like Greek mythology.

Personally, I use Japanese emperors. I’ve made it all the way to Seinei. Luckily I still have some breathing room to add more services and servers. Much to my wife’s chagrin. :)

  • estork09
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    22 years ago

    Yeah, I was also planning netbox, but it’s not always helpful when everything explodes, since it is on the same infra.

    • elscallr
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      12 years ago

      You, my friend, have learned the value of management infrastructure. Completely air-gapped, separate network, etc