Category: Legacy vs. New gTLD Infrastructure

The security of domain registries is a foundational component of the internet’s stability, ensuring that domain names are protected from unauthorized modifications, hijacking attempts, abuse, and large-scale cyberattacks. Advanced security measures are necessary for both legacy top-level domains such as com, net, and org and the newer generic top-level domains introduced under ICANN’s expansion program.…

The concept of serverless DNS has emerged as a potential paradigm shift in how domain registries and authoritative DNS services are managed, offering scalability, cost efficiency, and reduced operational complexity. Serverless computing eliminates the need for dedicated infrastructure by dynamically allocating resources based on demand, allowing DNS services to scale automatically without requiring constant provisioning…

The Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) is the foundation of domain name provisioning and management, serving as the primary method for registrars to interact with domain registries. However, while EPP remains a standardized protocol defined by the IETF, its implementation varies significantly between legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and the newer gTLDs introduced…

The resilience of domain name registry systems is critical to the stability of the internet, and registry failover mechanisms play a vital role in ensuring continuous domain name resolution, registrar access, and EPP operations. While both legacy TLDs and new gTLDs implement failover strategies to mitigate downtime and infrastructure failures, the approaches taken by each…

The ability to handle high DNS query volume is one of the most critical aspects of domain name registry operations, ensuring that domains remain resolvable under heavy traffic conditions. The differences between legacy TLDs and new gTLDs in managing DNS query loads stem from their respective infrastructures, operational histories, and the technological approaches they employ…

The Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) serves as the backbone of domain name management, providing a standardized method for registrars to interact with domain registries. While EPP is defined by RFCs that establish a baseline set of commands and data structures, registry operators frequently implement extensions and customizations to accommodate specific policies, security requirements, and business…

Registry lock services provide an essential layer of security for domain names, helping to prevent unauthorized changes, hijacking, or malicious transfers. This service is particularly important for high-profile domains, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure organizations that require the highest level of protection against domain-related attacks. The implementation of registry lock services varies between legacy top-level…

The reliability of the Domain Name System depends on the ability of registries to maintain highly available and resilient infrastructure. Data center redundancy is a critical component of this effort, ensuring that domain resolution services remain operational even in the face of hardware failures, network outages, or catastrophic events. The approach to data center redundancy…

DNS Security Extensions play a crucial role in protecting the integrity and authenticity of domain name system responses by preventing attacks such as cache poisoning and man-in-the-middle interceptions. One of the most complex aspects of maintaining a secure DNSSEC implementation is key management, specifically the process of rolling over cryptographic keys in a controlled and…

The transition from the WHOIS protocol to the Registration Data Access Protocol represents one of the most significant changes in how domain registration data is queried and retrieved. This shift has been driven by the need for a more secure, structured, and privacy-compliant system for accessing domain registration information. While legacy top-level domains such as…