Distributing Root Name Servers via Shared Unicast Addresses Ted Hardy reported on the updates to his draft. Masataka Ohta did not present his draft. The purpose of this practice is to enable a single root server operator to provide access to a single named root server in multiple locations. Implementation will increase the distribution of of the root DNS servers to previously under-served areas of the network topology and to reduce the latency for DNS query responses in those areas. The mechanics of the practice were discussed.
Details are in the draft.
A major problem to be overcome is how to find a malfunctioning machine in the server suite. The next step is to use the draft to gain operational experience. The draft should progress towards a BCP for all servers with a separate document being developed for Root Ops. Jun 99 Publish revised Root Server Requirements. Publish first version of Performance and Measuring.