Standardize a naming scheme for my hosts #7

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opened 2026-08-05 09:18:31 +00:00 by asdam9 · 3 comments
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My hostnames is currently generic and non-descriptive "laptop", "vps server" etc. come up with a standardized scheme for the project to follow, and apply that scheme to the modules/hosts/ folder structure

My hostnames is currently generic and non-descriptive "laptop", "vps server" etc. come up with a standardized scheme for the project to follow, and apply that scheme to the `modules/hosts/` folder structure
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Individual machines, like my laptop and desktop should have unique names like the desktop navi already does
Servers should have a defined scheme, so just at a glance the function of the server should be apparent.

Individual machines, like my laptop and desktop should have unique names like the desktop `navi` already does Servers should have a defined scheme, so just at a glance the function of the server should be apparent.
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Going even further on that note:

Individual non-server machines should be named after machines from media:

  • navi from serial experiments lain
  • hal9000
  • MrHouse
  • etc.

Servers, due to the internet often being associated with water (surfing the web, pirating etc.) should have names of structures one would typically find in a harbour that alludes to the function of said server i.e.

  • Storage server called Warehouse
  • VPN server called Dock
  • Etc.

Any servers BEHIND a DMZ and thus not connected to the internet, should be named after structures not related to either famous machines from media nor typically found in a harbour, but should still allude to its function

  • Storage server called Granary
  • Forgejo server called Accountancy
  • Calibre server called Library
  • Etc.
Going even further on that note: Individual non-server machines should be named after machines from media: - `navi` from serial experiments lain - `hal9000` - `MrHouse` - etc. Servers, due to the internet often being associated with water (surfing the web, pirating etc.) should have names of structures one would typically find in a harbour that alludes to the function of said server i.e. - Storage server called `Warehouse` - VPN server called `Dock` - Etc. Any servers BEHIND a DMZ and thus not connected to the internet, should be named after structures not related to either famous machines from media nor typically found in a harbour, but should still allude to its function - Storage server called `Granary` - Forgejo server called `Accountancy` - Calibre server called `Library` - Etc.
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The following hosts should have names

  • Desktop navi
  • Laptop
  • VPS server
  • Home Assistant Server
The following hosts should have names - [x] Desktop `navi` - [ ] Laptop - [ ] VPS server - [ ] Home Assistant Server
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Reference: asdam9/AsdamNixOS#7