Internet Software Consortium and APNIC expand DNS 'root server' footprint with deployment of new 'F-root' services in Seoul.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2003 ISC (1) (Internet Systems Consortium, Redwood City, CA www.isc.org) An organization founded by Paul Vixie, Carl Malamud and Rick Adams in 1994 and later sponsored by UUNET and other Internet companies. (Internet Software Consortium) and APNIC APNIC Asia Pacific Network Information Centre APNIC Asia Pacific Network Information Center (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) announce deployment of a new F-root server in Seoul. This server was deployed as part of a regional effort involving APNIC and ISC, with KRNIC KRNIC Korea Network Information Center (Korean Network Information Center) providing secure hosting premises and Internet connectivity. The new server will handle DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the queries for the large concentration of Internet users in Korea as well as for the surrounding areas. Paul Wilson, Director General, APNIC, commented, "I am extremely happy to be working closely with KRNIC and ISC on this important project, which will improve DNS stability and response times for the very large Korean Internet community. This is part of APNIC's wider responsibility to facilitate regional Internet development, and an activity which produces very significant benefits at a relatively small cost." This is the second F-root server to be installed and operational under the original agreement announced in November 2002 between ISC and APNIC. The first F-root server was installed in Hong Kong in November 2002. By installing the second server in Seoul the organizations are able to reach the largest possible ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. community, including diverse IP transit providers, and neutral IP/BGP Internet exchanges. Every effort will be made to see root DNS queries answered locally for as many ISPs as possible. Joao Damas, ISC Senior Programme Manager, added, "Our continuous deployment of F-root server mirrors around the world is increasing the survivability sur·viv·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. 2. That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. of the network in the event of future attacks on the DNS system. We are also increasing regional independence by transferring knowledge to each region and improving overall Internet service in each region." |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion