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*The PDT process is being changed and updated currently regarding data escrow requirements.<ref name="nar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, January 22, 2014</ref>
*The PDT process is being changed and updated currently regarding data escrow requirements.<ref name="nar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, January 22, 2014</ref>
==Important Points==
==Important Points==
[[File:Pre-DelegationTesting&CurrentApplicantStatus.png|thumb|This image shows the broad stages of PDT and the number of applicants at each stage as of Jan. 22, 2014. <ref name="nar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, Jan. 22, 2014</ref>]]
[[File:Pre-DelegationTesting&CurrentApplicantStatus.png|thumb|This image shows the broad stages of PDT and the number of applicants at each stage as of March 2014. <ref name="sing">http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF Download. Willett, Christine. Singapore New gTLD Program Update</ref>]]
ICANN identified key elements in PDT as:
ICANN identified key elements in PDT as:
*Agreeing upon a test appointment date with ICANN through the Customer Service Portal
*Agreeing upon a test appointment date with ICANN through the Customer Service Portal

Revision as of 16:34, 25 March 2014

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) process allows ICANN to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”[1] deemed necessary to maintain a new gTLD. PDT includes testing registry system operations and DNS server operational infrastructure. [2] Resources, from self-testing tools to PDT FAQs can be found on ICANN's Pre-Delegation Testing Page.

  • The PDT process is being changed and updated currently regarding data escrow requirements.[3]

Important Points[edit | edit source]

This image shows the broad stages of PDT and the number of applicants at each stage as of March 2014. [4]

ICANN identified key elements in PDT as:

  • Agreeing upon a test appointment date with ICANN through the Customer Service Portal
  • Beginning data entry after receiving notification and completing all entries before the test appointment
  • PDT service providers conduct the testing.
  • Registries are given their test results through the Customer Service Portal. [5]

Test Elements[edit | edit source]

  • DNS
  • EEP support
  • Whois support
  • IDN support
  • Data Escrow deposit
  • Documentation & Self-certification

More information on PDT test elements can be found on ICANN's Pre-Delegation Testing Page and in the Applicant's Guidebook, Module 5.

References[edit | edit source]