Pre-Delegation Testing
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]
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]
- ↑ Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing
- ↑ http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant Guidebook PDF
- ↑ http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, January 22, 2014
- ↑ http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF New gTLD Program Update from ICANN 48 Buenos Aires Presentation
- ↑ http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt PDT FAQ v.2.2