Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System (R1)

Date IssuedDocumentReference IDCurrent Phase

Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System (R1)RSSAC055

CLOSED



  1. Phase 1 Receive
  2. Phase 2 Understand
  3. Phase 3 Evaluate
  4. Phase 4 Implement
  5. Phase 5 Close
  6. Closed


Description:

During the writing of RSSAC037, the RSSAC identified the key factors for the success of the DNS in general, and the RSS in particular. Eleven guiding principles emerged from the discussions and are listed in RSSAC037. The principles have been referred to in different contexts often enough that the RSSAC has decided to publish them separately here, with additional explanatory text.

Some items in the list of guiding principles apply to the RSS as a whole, while others apply to the individual RSOs that make up the RSS. A primary goal for the RSS is to support the entire Internet community by serving a single consistent root zone. To support that goal for the RSS, each RSO is committed to being neutral, impartial, and focused on the provisioning and maintenance of the RSS technical infrastructure. Thus, the principles listed for the RSS and the RSOs are interrelated.


STATUS UPDATES

DatePhaseTypeStatus Updates

 

Phase 2Phase ChangeThis Advice Item is now Closed

 

Phase 2Board UnderstandingThe ICANN organization understands RSSAC055 are the Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System of the RSSAC. During the writing of RSSAC037, the RSSAC identified the key factors for the success of the DNS in general, and the RSS in particular. Eleven guiding principles emerged from the discussions and are listed in RSSAC037. The principles have been referred to in different contexts often enough that the RSSAC has decided to publish them separately here, with additional explanatory text. Some items in the list of guiding principles apply to the RSS as a whole, while others apply to the individual RSOs that make up the RSS. A primary goal for the RSS is to support the entire Internet community by serving a single consistent root zone. To support that goal for the RSS, each RSO is committed to being neutral, impartial, and focused on the provisioning and maintenance of the RSS technical infrastructure. Thus, the principles listed for the RSS and the RSOs are interrelated. There are no actionable items for the ICANN Board.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateUnderstanding sent to RSSAC for review.

 

Phase 2Phase ChangeNow in Phase 2: Understand

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateRSSAC published RSSAC055: Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-055-07jul21-en.pdf.