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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]]. 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].
==Important Points==
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. <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt PDT FAQ v.2.2</ref>
=Other Resources=
=Other Resources=
[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant's Guide, Module 5]
[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant's Guide, Module 5]
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