Overview Introduction History of.np domain Objectives of.np domain.np Domain Registration policies.np Domain structure Registration process of.np domain Staffing and regulatory bodies for.np domain Funding model (fee structure ) Future plans Presented By : Rajiv Bastola2

Introduction This presentation focus on how the NP ccTLD domains are registered and managed. It enlist.np domain structure, policies and future plans to optimize and scaling up domain services. The later part of this presentation will be the overview of ICT developments in Nepal. Presented By : Rajiv Bastola3

History of.np Introduced1995 Registry & sponsor & RegistrarMercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd RegistrationProvided free but local presence is required StructureRegistration are made in third level beneath various second level generic domain Web sitewww.mos.com.npwww.mos.com.np / register.mos.com.np 4Presented By : Rajiv Bastola

Objectives of.np domain To promote increased use of the.np domain by the Nepal Internet community Accountable to all members of the country online Community Operate as a fully self funding non-profit organization and accountability to domain community. Administer the ccTLD to foster development of the national and global internet community Enhance benefits to internet users by promoting competition, fair trading and consumer adequate protection of intellectual property of.np domain Presented By : Rajiv Bastola5

.np Domain Registration policy The registration of a domain name is undertaken on a First Come - First Served basis Any claim to trade name or copyright under.NP domain name is considered valid ONLY if it is registered with an official trade-name / copyright / patent office in Nepal. Personal domains can be registered with providing citizen as an identity ( Generic domain names not permitted 6 Presented By : Rajiv Bastola

.np Domain structure The basic structure of DNS is systematically organized in hierarchical structure that is segregated by dot. Presented By : Rajiv Bastola7

.np Domain structure 3rd level domain is allocated to client. Registrants (clients) can choose any domain name which has not been registered. Domains can be registered only under the following secondary NP domains:.com.np,.org.np,.edu.np,.net.np,.gov.np,.mil.np,.biz.np,.name.np,.travel.np,.info.np,.biz.np,.aero.np,.asia.np,.coop.np,.jobs.np,.museum.np,.mobi.np,.pro.np To provide faster service of np domains, we have 8 slave servers including one anycast server which are hierarchical in nature and placed in different regions around the world. We have one hidden master server, all together there 7 servers including Database and backup. Presented By :Rajiv Bastola8

Np-ns. anycast. Pch.net Shikhar.mos.com.np (.np root server) Hidden master Np-ns. npix.net np Sec3. apnic.net Ns-ext. isc.org Np.cctld. Authdns. Ripe.net sec1. apnic.net. ns-ext. vix.com. Yarrina. connect. com.au Structure of np root servers

.np domain structure SnoDomain categoryTotal domain 1Com.np org.np4228 3edu.np2454 4gov.np816 5net.np717 6Mil.np4 7Name.np6 8Travel.np3 9Info.np5 10Biz.np0 11Aero.np0 Presented By :Rajiv Bastola10

.np domain structure SnoDomain categoryTotal domain 12Asia.np1 13Coop.np3 14Jobs.np0 15Museum.np0 16Mobi.np1 17Pro.np6 18Tel.np0 Total27988 Presented By : Rajiv Bastola11

.np domain structure Domains com.np edu.np gov.np mil.np244.net.np Presented By : Rajiv Bastola12

Registration process of.np domain The client will fill the online form from The client has to submit the proof affidavit and reason for the domain registration. The domain will be registered on the first – come first service [FIFO]. The hostmaster will validate the client validation and verification process before sending to the.np Administrator for the domain registration. The.np Administrator will check the online database for registration and modification of domain names. After registration or modification, the client will be notified about the domain status ( domain registered or rejected with reason) Presented By : Rajiv Bastola13

Staffing and regulatory bodies for.np domain Presented By : Rajiv Bastola14 Managing Director Technical Manager 2-Coordinator Hostmaster 4-System Administrator.np ccTLD Manager 2-Domain admin supportive staff

Funding model.np registration is available free of cost provided local presence is required Mercantile providing.np registration free to make the people more use of web technology. Presented By : Rajiv Bastola15

Future plans Need to Automate the registry management system with EPP registry-registrar model to make ease of operation and could provide faster service to customers. Planning to introduce 2nd level domain by the end of this year. As localization has already began in nepal, IDN stuffs need to be implemented at the earliest. Planning to have test bed for DNSSEC before implementing in live server. Presented By : Rajiv Bastola16

Registry services Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd 17