The Four Virtual Webhosting Proposals so far

[David R Huberman]

Gee, when I read all four policy proposals together, I find ARIN's
the least objectionable and the most "recommendation-like".

The other three (including mine) include policy language much stricter
than what I would expect from a 'recommendation'. 

Can someone please refresh my memory on what parts of the ARIN proposal
were found objectionable?

/david
 
> Exodus policy proposal, v.2:
> ============================
> 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:
> ================================
> 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:
> ===================================== 
> 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:
> ==================================================
> 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.