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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The second domain level is the data directly before the top-level domain [[TLD | The second domain level is the data directly before the top-level domain [[TLD]].<ref>[http://www.giantgeek.com/blog/?p=97 What is a SLD]</ref> | ||
For example, in www.domainname.com, “domainname” represents the second level domain. Whereas the suffix "(dot)-com" represents the [[TLD]]. | For example, in www.domainname.com, “domainname” represents the second level domain. Whereas the suffix "(dot)-com" represents the [[TLD]]. | ||
Usually, the SLD is determined and defined upon registration of a domain name. More than one SLD can function on the same IP Address.<ref>[http://help.godaddy.com/article/335 SLD Definition]</ref> | Usually, the SLD is determined and defined upon registration of a domain name. More than one SLD can function on the same [[Internet Protocol|IP]] Address.<ref>[http://help.godaddy.com/article/335 SLD Definition]</ref> | ||
Furthermore, a [[TLD]] can be separated into more SLDs; that is, second-level domains can be divided into sub-domains which could represent different computers within an organization or different aliases. | Furthermore, a [[TLD]] can be separated into more SLDs; that is, second-level domains can be divided into sub-domains which could represent different computers within an organization or different aliases. | ||