[retronet] Random thoughts about databases and config management.

[Grant Taylor]

On 09/12/2018 03:59 AM, Michael Kjörling via retronet wrote:
> Make RNmemberName be the four-hex-digit member number, and dispense with 
> the hyphen. Leaves 12 ASCII characters for the node name. That should 
> be plenty, and will also guarantee uniqueness as long as each member 
> chooses unique-to-themselves node names.

I'd like to avoid restrictions on both member names and node names, if 
possible.  If the technology dictates that we impose restrictions, then 
so be it.  If we can design things so that we can be more flexible, great.

> Yes; multi-column indexes, including unique indexes, is a standard 
> feature in any halfway competent database.

ACK

> I agree, let's not overengineer. Remember good ol' hosts.txt.

Agreed.

See my previous reply for more details.



-- 
Grant. . . .
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