The following standards are provided which are requirements that must be followed in selecting host names in the BYU.EDU domain. Guidelines are included to provide direction in proper use and selection of host names. Host Naming Guidelines 1. The existing Internet domain name space has some self-imposing structure which should be followed in the selection of BYU subdomain and host names. Although no strict rules have been set by Internet, certain traditions should be followed to prevent chaos in domain and host naming.
Saboteurs often look for host names that indicate the type of workstation they wish to infiltrate.
Host Naming Standards 1. Organizations receiving a delegated subdomain become responsible for the administration and maintenance for the name space of their subdomain. This includes selecting names from the parent BYU.EDU domain. Some commonly known names imply a function or are associated with a type of service. In subdomains, the implications of using commonly used names should be carefully considered.