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There are twelve Root Server Operators in the database of the root zone, which include:[6]
 
There are twelve Root Server Operators in the database of the root zone, which include:[6]
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A/J - Verisign Global Registry Services
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A/J - [[Verisign|Verisign Global Registry Services]]
B - Information Sciences Institute
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C - Cogent Communications
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B - [[Information Sciences Institute]]
D - University of Maryland
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E - NASA Ames Research Center
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C - [[Cogent Communications]]
F - Internet Systems Consortium, Inc.
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G - U.S. DOD Network Information Center
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D - [[University of Maryland]]
H -U.S. Army Research Lab
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I - Autonomica/NORDUnet
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E - [[NASA Ames Research Center]]
K - RIPE NCC
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L - ICANN
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F - [[Internet Systems Consortium, Inc.]]
M - WIDE Project
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G - [[U.S. DOD Network Information Center]]
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H -[[U.S. Army Research Lab]]
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I - [[Autonomica]]/[[NORDUnet]]
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K - [[RIPE NCC]]
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L - [[ICANN]]
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M - [[WIDE Project]]
    
==Guiding Principles==
 
==Guiding Principles==
Guiding Principles
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# To remain a global network, the Internet requires a globally unique public namespace.
To remain a global network, the Internet requires a globally unique public namespace.
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# IANA is the source of DNS root data.
IANA is the source of DNS root data.
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# The RSS must be a stable, reliable, and resilient platform for the DNS service to all users.
The RSS must be a stable, reliable, and resilient platform for the DNS service to all users.
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# Diversity of the root server operations is a strength of the overall system.
Diversity of the root server operations is a strength of the overall system.
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# Architectural changes should result from technical evolution and demonstrated technical need.
Architectural changes should result from technical evolution and demonstrated technical need.
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# The IETF defines technical operation of the DNS protocol.
The IETF defines technical operation of the DNS protocol.
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# RSOs must operate with integrity and an ethos demonstrating a commitment to the common good of the Internet.
RSOs must operate with integrity and an ethos demonstrating a commitment to the common good of the Internet.
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# RSOs must be transparent.
RSOs must be transparent.
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# RSOs must collaborate and engage with their stakeholder community.
RSOs must collaborate and engage with their stakeholder community.
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# RSOs must be autonomous and independent.
RSOs must be autonomous and independent.
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# RSOs must be neutral and impartial.
RSOs must be neutral and impartial.
 
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