Beyond SAP Cloud - Episode 19: BTP Directory and Sub Account naming conventions

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This video explains the importance of implementing clear and organized naming conventions for BTP Sub 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 BTP Sub Acounts 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.