- From: Ross Patterson <ROSSP@ss1.reston.vmd.sterling.com>
- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 98 10:46:11 EST
- To: http-wg@hplb.hpl.hp.com
- Message-Id: <199811091548.PAA00424@hplb.hpl.hp.com>
In section 14.23 "Host", the statements "A client MUST include a Host header field in all HTTP/1.1 request messages on the Internet (i.e., on any message corresponding to a request for a URL which includes an Internet host address for the service being requested). If the Host field is not already present, an HTTP/1.1 proxy MUST add a Host field to the request message prior to forwarding it on the Internet. All Internet-based HTTP/1.1 servers MUST respond with a 400 (Bad Request) status code to any HTTP/1.1 request message which lacks a Host header field." can be interpreted to relax the requirement when requests are not transiting the public Internet (e.g., between a client and server on a departmental LAN). I believe the intent is to make HOST a required request header whenever TCP/IP is the vehicle for the HTTP conversation. If so, these statements should be clarified. Ross Patterson VM Software Division Sterling Software, Inc.
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