Episode 19: BTP Directory and Sub Account naming conventions

Summary

This video explains the importance of implementing clear and organized naming conventions for PTP super accounts and directories. It outlines a system starting with sequence numbers for sorting and identifying accounts, followed by acronyms to define their purpose. The script details naming conventions for directories, sub-accounts, subdomains, and Cloud Foundry spaces, emphasizing how these conventions improve clarity and help avoid confusion in system navigation. By adhering to these conventions, users can easily identify and manage accounts, making their directory structure clean and efficient for better operational efficiency.

Takeaways

• 😀 Clear naming conventions are essential for easy identification of PTP super accounts and directories.
• 😀 Bad naming practices, like using generic names (e.g., 'development'), can cause confusion in distinguishing different systems.
• 😀 A good directory naming convention starts with a sequence number, followed by a descriptive name, and ends with the acronym in brackets.
• 😀 The sequence number in directory names ensures proper sorting and organization of accounts and directories.
• 😀 Sub-account names begin with the directory's sequence number, followed by a unique identifier based on the account's function (e.g., 'sandbox', 'development', 'production').
• 😀 It’s important to use the same sequence number for related sub-accounts, maintaining consistent organization across systems.
• 😀 Subdomain URLs should omit sequence numbers to avoid clutter but still contain identifiers to link them to the correct directory and sub-account.
• 😀 Company acronyms should be added to subdomain names to ensure uniqueness and prevent overlap when using the same naming conventions across multiple clients.
• 😀 For Cloud Foundry spaces, use simple names based on modules or projects, which reduces complexity in naming.
• 😀 The naming conventions ensure that both directories and sub-accounts are easily navigable, even in complex or flat lists, and help link super accounts to their corresponding directories.

Q & A

What is the purpose of having good naming conventions for BTP super accounts and directories?

Good naming conventions make it easier to identify, organize, and navigate BTP super accounts and directories, preventing confusion and helping to understand their purpose quickly.

How does poor naming conventions affect directory organization?

Poor naming conventions, like using generic names such as 'development' for all directories, can make it difficult to identify which system is needed, especially in flat lists or when navigating by breadcrumb.

What is the naming convention for directories?

The naming convention for directories starts with a sequence number, followed by the name of the directory and then an acronym of the directory name in brackets.

Why is a sequence number important in directory naming conventions?

The sequence number is used to keep directories sorted and organized, helping to quickly identify and group related subaccounts and directories.

How are subaccounts named based on the directory?

Subaccounts are named starting with the sequence number of the directory, followed by a sequence number for the subaccount type (e.g., 0 for sandbox, 1 for development), and an acronym for the subaccount.

What are the predefined sequence numbers used for subaccounts?

The predefined sequence numbers for subaccounts are 0 for sandbox, 1 for development, 2 for test, and 3 for production. These numbers help categorize the subaccounts by their environment.

Why are sequence numbers excluded from subdomain URLs?

Sequence numbers are excluded from subdomain URLs to maintain a clean and user-friendly URL structure. Including sequence numbers in URLs would make them harder to read and navigate.

How does adding the company acronym to subdomain names improve uniqueness?

By including the company acronym in the subdomain name, it ensures that the naming convention remains unique, even if other organizations use similar naming conventions for directories and subaccounts.

What is the naming convention for Cloud Foundry spaces?

Cloud Foundry spaces follow the same naming convention as directories and subaccounts, but with the module name or project name being used for simplicity in naming spaces.

What benefit does a clear directory structure offer in terms of managing super accounts?

A clear directory structure allows users to easily identify the purpose of each super account, and in a flat list, it's easy to understand which super account is for what, improving both organization and management efficiency.