Host an I-root

Distributed across the world, i.root-servers.net responds to several hundred million DNS queries a day. To further improve the robustness and availability of the I-root service, Netnod continuously expands the I-root anycast network.

Application to host an I-root node

Before filling out this form, please make sure you have read the list of site requirements available here

Fill out form below:

* = Mandatory field

1. Host information

1.1 Name of organisation*

1.2 Network Type*

1.3 Facility where the node would be installed (name, city and country)*

1.4 Please enter the PeeringDB link to the facility if available

1.5 Please give a short explanation of why you want to host a root server node at this facility*

2. Contact information

2.1 Your name*

2.2 Job title*

2.3 Email*

2.4 Telephone number*

3. Requirements checklist, Are you willing to provide:

3.1 Connection to an Internet Exchange. See also section 4*

Yes

3.2 Colocation for a physical server*

Yes

3.3 Admin connectivity for management of server (including IPv4/IPv6 address space)*

Yes

3.4 Funds for hardware*

Yes

4. IX connectivity (skip section 4 if you answered “No” to question 3.1 above)

4.1 Please enter the name of the IX

4.2 Please enter a link to thePeeringDB entry for the IX.

4.3 If the IX is not available on PeeringDB, please list all connected AS Numbers

4.4 What is the overall traffic volume at the IX?

4.5 What connection speed/interface do you propose to connect to the IX? (10GE preferred)

Other

4.6 Can you connect to the IX via single-mode fibre?

Yes

5. Admin connectivity

5.1 Are you able to provide admin connectivity for the site?*

Yes

5.2. If yes on 5.1, what bandwidth can you provide (minimum 30 Mbit/s, but preferably 1Gbit/s)

5.3 What connection speed are you offering on the admin connectivity

5.4 What kind of media are you offering on the admin connectivity?

5.5 The minimum address requirement for admin connectivity is 2 x IPv4 and 2 x IPv6 addresses that can be accessed remotely. Can you provide this?

Yes

5.6 The minimum address requirement for admin connectivity is /64 IPv6. Can you provide this?

Yes

6. Deployment and maintenance

6.1 Can you provide 1 RU rack space for colocation?*

Yes

6.2 Can you provide 500 Watts of power for the site?

6.3 Please indicate if you plan to provide the following and if you would be willing to cover the cost for each item. To show that you will cover the cost, select “Yes can provide and will cover the cost."*

Questions	Yes	No	Yes can provide and will cover the cost
A dedicated part of a rack	Yes	No	Yes can provide and will cover the cost
Shared rack with others	Yes	No	Yes can provide and will cover the cost
Cross connect possibilities	Yes	No	Yes can provide and will cover the cost
Remote hands solution	Yes	No	Yes can provide and will cover the cost

6.4 If you can provide any other possibilities, please write them here.

7. Political/Regulatory considerations

7.1 Are there any political or regulatory circumstances that are likely to affect the service, e.g. import restrictions on hardware (sanctions, high duty), traffic restrictions on DNS traffic, restriction on encryption of traffic (SSH, VPN)?

8. Other

8.1 Deploying and maintaining a root server node has a set of associated costs. Please describe how you plan to cover these costs.

8.2 Please add any other comments that you think will be helpful in processing your request.

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