nimepõhiseid

nimepõhiseid is an Estonian term that translates to "name-based" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of computer systems, networks, and internet infrastructure to describe methods of identifying and locating resources using human-readable names rather than numerical identifiers. This contrasts with "IP-based" systems, which rely on numerical addresses like IP addresses for identification and routing.

In practical terms, name-based systems simplify user interaction and system management. For example, instead of remembering a series of numbers like 192.168.1.1 to access a website, users can type a domain name such as www.example.com. The Domain Name System (DNS) is the primary technology that translates these human-readable names into the corresponding IP addresses that computers use to communicate.

The concept of name-based identification extends beyond websites. It is also relevant in local area networks for identifying computers and devices, and in various other computing contexts where associating a memorable name with a specific entity improves usability and organization. This approach allows for greater flexibility, as the underlying numerical identifier can be changed without affecting how users refer to the resource, as long as the name-to-number mapping is updated accordingly.