While URL-host-based virtual servers are easy to set up, they have the following
disadvantages:
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Supporting SSL in this configuration requires non-standard setup using
wildcard certificates. For more information see Chapter 5, "Securing Your
Enterprise Server."
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URL-host-based virtual servers don't work with legacy HTTP clients
Figure 13-5
Intranet hosting using IP-addressed-based virtual servers
The advantages to IP-address-based virtual servers are:
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They work with older clients that do not support the HTTP/1.1 Host header.
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Providing SSL support is straightforward.
Deploying Virtual Servers
Chapter 13
Using Virtual Servers
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