oletussivusto

Oletussivusto, often translated as "default site" or "default homepage," is a term used in web development and internet infrastructure to refer to the primary or initial web page that a user encounters when accessing a specific domain name or a web server. When a user types a domain name into their web browser without specifying a particular file or directory, the server is configured to serve a predefined page, which is the oletussivusto.

This default page typically serves as an entry point to a website or a collection of websites hosted on a single server. It can be a static HTML file, a dynamically generated page, or even a placeholder indicating that a website has not yet been fully set up or is under construction. The specific file name that acts as the oletussivusto is usually configured in the web server's settings. Common names for this file include index.html, index.htm, default.html, or default.aspx, depending on the web server software and the technologies used.

In shared hosting environments, where multiple websites reside on the same server, each website typically has its own oletussivusto. The web server uses the incoming domain name to determine which oletussivusto to serve to the user. In simpler terms, it's the page you see when you just go to "example.com" without typing anything else. The ability to define a specific oletussivusto is crucial for organizing content and providing a clear and immediate user experience.