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SIDN, the registry operator for .nl, has announced a timetable for the rollout of EPP.
A test environment will be available in January, with a "go live" scheduled for February 17 2010.
Full details on their site
A test environment will be available in January, with a "go live" scheduled for February 17 2010.
Full details on their site
The DotFM registry is migrating to EPP at the end of the month.
DotFM, which is managed by BRSMedia who are also pitching for .radio, has chosen COCCA's Espresso platform which offers full EPP, ipv6 and DNSSEC.
The DotAM will follow suit at some point in the future, though they have not announced a firm date for its migration.
Further information is available on the dotFM registry site
Nominet maybe attracting some undue attention due to behind the scenes squabbles, governance reviews and proposed policy changes, but the registry is also developing new features and services.
Today they announced a number of things that are worthy of attention.
The biggest one in many respects is the introduction of a new domain locking mechanism - "phishing lock".
This new mechanism allows registrars to effectively lockdown a domain or an entire account should they feel that the domain(s) are being used for phishing fraud or other types of abuse:
Nominet's information page on the new mechanism makes it clear that the lock's usage will be monitored and that registrars should not abuse it or use it for any purpose other than that for which it was intended:
However it is unclear how they will act should a registrant contact them directly when their domain is locked.
Full details on their site
The other changes were not as "exciting" in some respects, but are still worth mentioning.
If you follow domain disputes or want to investigate them the new DRS (Nominet's dispute resolution service) search function is a welcome addition. You can now search past DRS decisions using a range of options including keywords, domain name, expert etc.,
The other big change today was the introduction of "standard EPP". EPP is a system used by many of the domain registries to handle registrations and modifications to domain names. Unfortunately many registrars were not overly impressed with Nominet's implementation of EPP, so this new "standard" version may prove to be more popular, as it uses data structures that are similar to those used elsewhere.
It will be interesting to see if the registrar community adopt the new EPP, though its impact on registrants in either case should be minimal.
Today they announced a number of things that are worthy of attention.
The biggest one in many respects is the introduction of a new domain locking mechanism - "phishing lock".
This new mechanism allows registrars to effectively lockdown a domain or an entire account should they feel that the domain(s) are being used for phishing fraud or other types of abuse:
* Remove the domain name from the zone file. This means that the domain name will not resolve to a web page and email directed to it will not be delivered.
* Lock all information relating to the domain name. This prevents registrant transfers, registrar changes, nameserver modifications and domain name cancellation.
* Set the domain name's status on the WHOIS to "suspended".
* If applied to an account, lock all domain names on the account. If applied to a single domain name only, that domain name will be locked. Other domain names in the same account will be unaffected.
* Not make any changes in respect of invoicing. If the domain name is not yet invoiced it will be invoiced as normal.
Nominet's information page on the new mechanism makes it clear that the lock's usage will be monitored and that registrars should not abuse it or use it for any purpose other than that for which it was intended:
* The registrant has not paid monies owed to you
* The registrant is suspected or accused of civil wrongs, e.g. a breach of contract or IP infringement (although you may wish to take other action if you are hosting the relevant content)
* The registrant has been accused of criminal activity by one person who does not supply supporting information or evidence of the criminality
* The alleged criminal activity has nothing to do with the registrant's domain name
However it is unclear how they will act should a registrant contact them directly when their domain is locked.
Full details on their site
The other changes were not as "exciting" in some respects, but are still worth mentioning.
If you follow domain disputes or want to investigate them the new DRS (Nominet's dispute resolution service) search function is a welcome addition. You can now search past DRS decisions using a range of options including keywords, domain name, expert etc.,
The other big change today was the introduction of "standard EPP". EPP is a system used by many of the domain registries to handle registrations and modifications to domain names. Unfortunately many registrars were not overly impressed with Nominet's implementation of EPP, so this new "standard" version may prove to be more popular, as it uses data structures that are similar to those used elsewhere.
It will be interesting to see if the registrar community adopt the new EPP, though its impact on registrants in either case should be minimal.
It's official.
DotDK is to come under new management from early 2009.
The DotDK Society have released a full press release detailing some of the reasons why their new management will be a marked improvement for stakeholders.
Afilias has been chosen to handle the registry backend, so the full deployment of EPP is to be expected.
More information is available on the DotDK site
Both Stephane and Francesco have posted on the subject as well.
DotDK is to come under new management from early 2009.
The DotDK Society have released a full press release detailing some of the reasons why their new management will be a marked improvement for stakeholders.
Afilias has been chosen to handle the registry backend, so the full deployment of EPP is to be expected.
More information is available on the DotDK site
Both Stephane and Francesco have posted on the subject as well.
In common with a lot of the other ccTLDs, AFNIC is slowly but surely making the move to EPP.
Earlier this morning all registrars were emailed with details of the provisional EPP timeline and technical details.
Further information is on the AFNIC site.
Earlier this morning all registrars were emailed with details of the provisional EPP timeline and technical details.
Further information is on the AFNIC site.
AFNIC has announced the end of its consultation on EPP and issued a press release this afternoon:
AFNIC's consultative committees agree on the implementation of EPP
AFNIC's consultative committees have convened on the 13th and the 14th
of March 2008, following an intense semester when AFNIC has passed one
million registrations in .fr.
A number of important changes have been outlined, like the new
distinction made between .fr registrars and AFNIC members. As .fr
registrars are no more automatically AFNIC's members, it was a success
to note that over 70 of the registrars are now voluntarily members,
along with 12 users representing legal entities, 11 users representing
natural persons and 32 members from the International College of AFNIC.
946 registrars are currently registered as AFNIC customers.
These figures show the diversity of AFNIC membership, and the support of
the community to the multi-stakeholder approach within the .fr.
Technical changes have also been discussed, with the decision taken to
migrate the registration system to EPP, in order to meet the needs
expressed by a majority of registrars and to match the markets current
standards.
This work, a top priority one for AFNIC in the next months, will be done
together by AFNIC and some voluntary registrars, in a working group set
for this occasion, aiming at launching EPP within 12 to 18 months.
The AFNIC team is proud of what as been accomplished recently, like the
opening of the .fr to individuals, and of all the efforts made to make
.fr ever simpler, speeder, and more affordable.
Honoured by the renewed confidence put in the AFNIC by the community
during these consultative committees, we hope the public consultation
aiming at designating the registries for the French territory Internet
Top Level Domains will start soon.
Eurid's EPP service has been offline or unstable for most of today.
The explanation provided was that the maximum number of concurrent connections had been reached... So why did it take them most of the day to increase the number in the configuration?
The mind boggles!
The explanation provided was that the maximum number of concurrent connections had been reached... So why did it take them most of the day to increase the number in the configuration?
The mind boggles!
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