RSSAC Advisory on Metrics for the DNS Root Servers and the Root Server System (R2)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSSAC Advisory on Metrics for the DNS Root Servers and the Root Server System (R2) | RSSAC047 | Phase 4 | Implement |
DESCRIPTION
The RSSAC recommends that the official implementation of the metric system must:
a. Meet the minimum requirements specified in Section 3 of this report regarding the number, location, connectivity, and other requirements for the vantage points.
b. Publish all software related to its operation under an open source license as defined by the Open Source Initiative.
c. Make the raw measurement data available to anyone in the interest of transparency. A third party should be able to use the raw data to verify the computation of these metrics.
d. In its monthly reports, only publish threshold pass or fail indicators for each RSI, not the actual measurements or metrics used to determine the threshold pass or fail values.
e. Publicly describe its methods for collecting measurements and aggregating metrics, including the topological location of each measurement vantage point. This description should be complete enough for RSOs and DNS researchers to create their own measurement collection systems similar to those used by the official implementation.
f. Share with an RSO the underlying measurements and metrics that resulted in failure any time an RSI fails to pass a threshold test. The shared measurements and metrics must include all measurements from around the time of failure and must include all measured values for all transports and address types.
STATUS UPDATES
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | ICANN sent a letter (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/olive-to-osborn-13oct23-en.pdf) to the RSSAC regarding this Advice item. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 4: Implement |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | Implementation of this recommendation by ICANN org is pending RSSAC input, now that RSSAC047 recommendation 1 is complete. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 4: Deferred |
| Phase 4 | Dependencies | Recommendation 2 will implement a more permanent measurement system after establishing and using the prototype measurement system from Recommendation 1. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | ICANN org has put the work on this advice on hold pending completion of Recommendation 1. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 4: Implement |
| Phase 3 | Board Update | Board resolution to implement passed Resolutions 2021.03.25.04 – 2021.03.25.06 on 25 March 2021: https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2021-03-25-en#1.b |
| Phase 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | ICANN received confirmation of understanding from RSSAC |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | ICANN org understands that this recommendation is not asking for anything at the present time, but is instead describing a later long-term service that might be implemented. The operational details of the long-term service will be described after there is sufficient experience with the initial implementation described in Recommendation 1. After initial implementation, the ICANN Board would determine how and when the official implementation will be put in place, e.g. an RFP process for a system meeting all the requirements described in RSSAC047 or a determination that the interim implementation can meet RSSAC047 requirements (including those enumerated in Recommendation 2) or another approach. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | Updated understanding based on RSSAC's feedback was sent to the RSSAC for review |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | RRSAC provided clarifying comments to ICANN Org's understanding - The initial portion of the understanding is accurate. The last sentence which essentially “assigns” actions resulting from recommendation to RSSAC or organizations created as part of the RSSAC038 process is not accurate. RSSAC047 recommends an initial implementation followed by an official implementation. The action for this Recommendation is for the ICANN Board to determine how and when the official implementation will be put in place, e.g. an RFP process for a system meeting all the requirements described in RSSAC047 or a determination that the interim implementation can meet RSSAC047 requirements (including those enumerated in Recommendation 2 - cell F13) or another approach. |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | ICANN org understands that this recommendation is not asking for anything at the present time, but is instead describing a later long-term service that might be implemented. The operational details of the long-term service will be described after there is sufficient experience with the initial implementation described in Recommendation 1. This recommendation is either to RSSAC itself or to the organizations that are created as part of the RSSAC038 process. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | Understanding was sent to the RSSAC for review |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2: Understand |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | ICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | RSSAC published RSSAC047: RSSAC Advisory on Metrics for the DNS Root Servers and the Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-047-12mar20-en.pdf |
