Hostnames
A computer's hostname is an easy-to-read (for humans) method of identifying a device on the network. Each device's hostname is configured by the system administrator. The hostname may be reflective of the role that the device is performing; for example, MXServer for a mail exchange server, DC1 for a domain controller, and so on. They may follow a set naming convention; I have worked in organizations that name file servers after Star Wars characters, and print servers after Star Trek characters. This is useful if everyone is a fan of these two movie and TV franchises. Alternatively, you can let Windows provide a hostname during the installation phase. While this method makes things a little easier during the installation phase, it ...
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