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| Hostname | Description | Naming Convention |
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| SO1S1 | Host system for Registration System. | Use a 2-3 letter convention to describe the host's main function. In this case, we foresee the host system will be dedicated to small online applications. |
| RGH1V10WEBRGH1V00WEB | Runs Apache Web Server. | RG = Registration |
| RGH1V10APPRGH1V00APP | Runs Tomcat Application Server and HypSQL Database Server. | This has both an application and database. Because the database is portable and more easier to move, we make the judgment call to name the system APP after the more primary and , less likely to move, long term function of the server. The convention follows but notice the V1000. 10 00 = First virtual server for the specified function and it visually and via sorting will correspond to the Web Server. |
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The system grows and requires a second application server to manage the load. As in many cases, the application is the bottle neck so a second web server is not needed. Here is how it will look in a sorted list,
| Hostname | Description | Naming Convention |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Host system for Registration System. | |
| RGH1V00WEB | Runs Apache Web Server. |
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| RGH1V00APP | Runs Tomcat Application Server and HypSQL Database Server. | |
| RGH1V01APP | Runs Tomcat Application Server. |
The convention naturally sorts well. Now let's add something new to the mix.
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