UltraDNS Deploys Dedicated Network Infrastructure to Support Top-Level Domain Community.BRISBANE, Calif. -- The Leading Provider of 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 Infrastructure to the TLD (Top Level Domain) The highest level domain category in the Internet domain naming system. There are two types: the generic top level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .org, and .net, and the country codes, such as .ca, .uk and .jp. See gTLD and Internet domain name. Community Augments Infrastructure to Provide Unparalleled Resilience resilience (r  ·zilˑ·yens),n and Capacity UltraDNS(TM) Corporation, the leading provider of DNS infrastructure for the Top-Level Domain (networking) top-level domain - The last and most significant component of an Internet fully qualified domain name, the part after the last ".". For example, host wombat.doc.ic.ac.uk is in top-level domain "uk" (for United Kingdom). (TLD) community, today announced that it is enhancing its network infrastructure to provide TLD customers with new levels of redundancy and security. UltraDNS recognizes the critical role TLD's play in ensuring the integrity and stability of the Internet and is proactively implementing infrastructure enhancements to improve service levels to its TLD customers. Under the new network design, scheduled to be fully operational by November 1st, UltraDNS is deploying a dedicated network of authoritative name servers to support its TLD customer base. By providing a separate infrastructure for TLD and retail customers, UltraDNS is adding additional redundancy and scalability that will improve the end user experience when querying a TLD that resides on the UltraDNS global network. Both infrastructures will continue to support real-time updates of DNS changes, a feature first pioneered by UltraDNS five years ago. The second phase of the network enhancement increases the number of IP addresses and hostnames announced as part of the UltraDNS "anycast" routing pool. This will allow for a significant increase in the number of redundant path combinations for DNS look-ups, with a resulting improvement in performance and reach for fringe Fringe (optics) One of the light or dark bands produced by interference or diffraction of light. Distances between fringes are usually very small, because of the short wavelength of light. networks that query the UltraDNS infrastructure. "Given the substantial growth we have experienced in the TLD sector, UltraDNS is investing in the stability of the Internet by deploying a network specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of the TLD community," explains Rodney Joffe, Chairman and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. , UltraDNS. "Our TLD customers will now be able to offer their end user communities an even more resilient See resiliency. network infrastructure with the performance and availability that only UltraDNS can provide." This announcement further strengthens UltraDNS' position as the leading provider of DNS infrastructure for the TLD community. Every Top Level Domain extension requires its own DNS infrastructure to enable domain resolution. UltraDNS currently provides DNS solutions to 25 generic and country-code TLD's with its industry leading Managed DNS Service(TM), including .org, .ie, and .uk. "UltraDNS has provided Ireland's Internet community and the .ie registry The configuration database in all 32-bit versions of Windows that contains settings for the hardware and software in the PC it is installed in. The Registry is made up of the SYSTEM.DAT and USER.DAT files. Many settings previously stored in the WIN.INI and SYSTEM. critical DNS infrastructure services for over two years, offering superior network performance, reliability and security," explains Conor Daly, responsible for technical services within IE Domain Registry The IE Domain Registry (IEDR) is the domain name registry for the .ie country code top-level domain. Formally, the IE Domain Registry Limited is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in Ireland having its registered office and principal place of , Ltd., the organization responsible for the management of Ireland's name space. "This latest deployment reaffirms UltraDNS' commitment to the TLD community and further validates our decision to partner with 'best-of-class' providers." About UltraDNS Based in Brisbane, Calif., UltraDNS Corporation is the world's leading Managed DNS Service Provider with over eight million domains currently under management, delivering solutions that enhance the reliability and performance of the world's largest directories and the mission-critical applications that access them. UltraDNS offers highly scalable solutions -- both as a managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality provider and as a developer of custom infrastructure solutions -- built on its unique Directory Services Platform and proprietary, patented technologies. UltraDNS infrastructure services, such as Managed DNS, address the growing need for fast, reliable responses to directory queries in today's converging con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. Internet/telecom environment. By connecting a user's information request to the proper directory and assuring a quick, accurate response, UltraDNS plays a key enabling role in delivering content, information and data to users when, where and on whatever device they choose. The company was founded in 1999 and is funded by Reuters Group PLC, VantagePoint Venture Partners and New Enterprise Associates. For more information please visit www.ultradns.com. |
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