Root Zone: Difference between revisions
I changed the number of root zone operators of which was written as thirteen but they are twelve operators overseeing thirteen root servers with one operator (Verisign, Inc.) operating two root servers (root server A and root server J) |
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Verisign, and formerly [[Network Solutions]], serves as the root zone administrator under a cooperative agreement entered with the United States government; this has been in effect since 1998. | Verisign, and formerly [[Network Solutions]], serves as the root zone administrator under a cooperative agreement entered with the United States government; this has been in effect since 1998. | ||
The [[Root Server Operators]]' primary role is to make sure that the operations of the root zone is always accurate, available, reliable and secure. There are | The [[Root Server Operators]]' primary role is to make sure that the operations of the root zone is always accurate, available, reliable and secure. There are twelve Root Server Operators in the database of the root zone, which include:<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/briefings/019/ Root Server Operators]</ref> | ||
* A/J - [[Verisign]] Global Registry Services | * A/J - [[Verisign]] Global Registry Services | ||