1. L-Root: Expanding Distribution in Africa

2. 2 One of 13 root name servers containing Internet Protocol addresses Operated by ICANN using anycast technology so that nodes exist all over the world What is L-Root?

3. 3 L-Root Nodes Ongoing trial project to expand distribution of L- Root globally

4. 4 L-Root Nodes, number of queries globally

5. 5 Eight locations in Africa. Three were deployed jointly with AfriNIC. ICANN has a signed agreement with AfriNIC to deploy more nodes L-Root Nodes in Africa

6. 6 Number of queries by nodes in Africa L-Root Nodes in Africa

7. 7 L-Root nodes keep Internet traffic local and resolve queries faster Make it easier to isolate attacks Reduce congestion on international bandwidth Benefits to Internet Stability and Resiliency

8. 8 L-Root Node host provides hardware ICANN runs systems on it What You’ll Need

9. 9  Contact one of ICANN’s regional vice presidents to learn more.  Or work with one of ICANN’s partners, like AfriNIC. Become an L-Root Node Host

10. Thank You & Questions?