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=Overview=
=Overview=
The Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) process allows [[ICANN]] to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-26aug13-en Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing]</ref> deemed necessary to maintain a new [[gTLD]]. PDT includes testing registry system operations and  DNS server operational infrastructure. <ref> http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant Guidebook PDF</ref> Resources, from self-testing tools to PDT FAQs can be found on ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt Pre-Delegation Testing Page].  
The Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) process allows [[ICANN]] to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-26aug13-en Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing]</ref> deemed necessary to maintain a new [[gTLD]]. ICANN staff has estimated that the average length of PDT from starting PDT to receiving results has been 3-4 weeks, as opposed to the previously suggested 6 weeks.<ref name="gdd">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars GDD Update Webinar held May 21, 2014</ref>  PDT includes testing registry system operations and  DNS server operational infrastructure. <ref> http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant Guidebook PDF</ref> Resources, from self-testing tools to PDT FAQs can be found on ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt Pre-Delegation Testing Page].  
*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==

Revision as of 19:22, 21 May 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. ICANN staff has estimated that the average length of PDT from starting PDT to receiving results has been 3-4 weeks, as opposed to the previously suggested 6 weeks.[2] PDT includes testing registry system operations and DNS server operational infrastructure. [3] 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.[4]

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. [5]

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. [6]

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]

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