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GUID/UUID?

What is GUID/UUID

A GUID is an acronyom that stands for Globally Unique Identifier, they are also referred to as UUIDs or Universaly Unique Identifiers. Basically, it is a 128-bit text string that represents an identification (ID). Such an identifier has a very low probability of being duplicated. The term globally unique identifier (GUID) is also used, often in software created by Microsoft.

What is GUID used for?

GUIDs are useful when a unique identifier is needed that has a very low probability of being duplicated. The text string can be used across all computers and networks. GUIDs are like serial numbers, as organizations use them to ensure database records are not duplicated and all data has an ID that is unique across different databases. GUIDs are also used to identify all interfaces and objects in COM programming, for example, and are also used to identify the following:

  • user accounts;
  • component identifiers that identify parts and components that are part of a final product, such as a car;
  • database keys to merge database records;
  • documents, such as Word documents and desktop files;
  • hardware, such as servers or monitors;
  • interfaces, such as operating systems; and
  • software applications.

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