RFC - 2870

Root Name Server Operational Requirements

Original:	ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc2870.txt
Authors:	R. Bush [Verio], D. Karrenberg [RIPE NCC], M. Kosters [Network Solutions], R. Plzak [SAIC]
Date:	June 2000
Category:	Best Current Practice [ BCP-40 ]

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Obsoletes:
RFC-2010	Operational Criteria for Root Name Servers (Obsoleted by RFC-2870)

Referred by:	8 RFC
Refers to:	6 RFC

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Status

This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Copyright Notice

Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2000). All Rights Reserved

Abstract

As the internet becomes increasingly critical to the world's social and economic infrastructure, attention has rightly focused on the correct, safe, reliable, and secure operation of the internet infrastructure itself. The root domain name servers are seen as a crucial part of that technical infrastructure. The primary focus of this document is to provide guidelines for operation of the root name servers. Other major zone server operators (gTLDs, ccTLDs, major zones) may also find it useful. These guidelines are intended to meet the perceived societal needs without overly prescribing technical details.

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