Entity: SNI
SNI, or Server Name Indication, is an extension to the TLS protocol that allows multiple hostnames to be served over HTTPS from the same IP address.
SNI
Etymology
The acronym SNI stands for Server Name Indication.
Definition
SNI is a networking protocol extension that allows a client to indicate the hostname it is attempting to connect to at the start of the handshaking process in the TLS protocol.
Historical Context
SNI was introduced as an extension to the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol to address the limitation of only serving one hostname per IP address.
Cultural Significance
SNI plays a crucial role in enabling multiple hostnames to be served over HTTPS from the same IP address, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of web servers.
Related Concepts
SNI is related to TLS (Transport Layer Security) and HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure).
See Also
A networking protocol extension that enables a client to indicate the hostname it is attempting to connect to at the start of the handshaking process.