The Four Virtual Webhosting Proposals so far

[David R Huberman]

Exodus policy proposal, v.2:
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All organizations applying for IPv4 address space must document efficient
utilization of existing IPv4 assignments.  This includes use of
HTTP1.1-host header (name-based) virtual hosting or other efficient
methodologies of address conservation whenever and wherever possible.  If
such name-based virtual hosting is not possible, documentation explaining
the technical justification for any incompatibilities must be supplied
with the application.

Lee Howard policy proposal, v.2:
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All organizations applying for IPv4 address space must document efficient
utilization of existing IPv4 assignments.  When addresses are used for web
hosting, name-based virtual hosting should be provided using HTTP1.1 host
headers whenever possible.  If such name-based virtual hosting is not
possible, documentation explaining why it is not possible should be
provided in the application.

Global Crossing policy proposal, v.1:
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In the interests of IPv4 address conservation, ARIN strongly encourages
the use of name-based virtual hosting utilizing HTTP 1.1-host headers.
ISPs providing web hosting services who are unable to implement name-based
virtual hosting must provide technically compelling documentation which
clearly demonstrates efficient utilization of their previous IPv4
assignments.

ARIN Advisory Council policy proposal, public v.1:
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When an ISP submits a request for IP address space, ARIN will review all
IP-based webhosting requests with the requesting organization to confirm
they have investigated the option of name-based webhosting and that there
are technical considerations which make IP-based webhosting preferable.