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Registry Functions

Registry Functions. Essential components for operating a ccTLD registry. Functions of a Registry. T = technical data (zone content) P = policy data (local community policies, IANA policies) S = social data (contact info, billing data etc.). Second Level Domains. Functions inside a Registry.

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Registry Functions

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  1. Registry Functions Essential components for operating a ccTLD registry

  2. Functions of a Registry T = technical data (zone content) P = policy data (local community policies, IANA policies) S = social data (contact info, billing data etc.)

  3. Second Level Domains

  4. Functions inside a Registry

  5. Registration Process • Primary function • interface to the client (registrar, registrant) • Secondary function • Enforcement of local policies and regulations, e.g. • name valid and unique • registration number (if required by government etc.) • Billing information • Methods: Web services, email client, EPP, Fax, phone etc.

  6. Registry Data Store • Internal data store • Archive of transactions • Maintains consistency between the blocks • Source for management information, statistics, billing etc. • Internal social data

  7. Whois Service • Public/external data store • Classic: port 43 • Via web interface • New: Crisp • Implementation of local privacy rules • Public social data

  8. DNS Service • DNS & BIND • Authoritative DNS • Primary/secondary • Caching DNS as service (optional) • Reverse DNS (pointer to RIR’s)

  9. Technical Infrastructure • Hardware • Connectivity, Routing • Operating System • Editor, scripts • Registration Tools

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