Special processing techniques would be used to limit initial load. It is projected that about two million names will be registered during the startup period with perhaps 900,000 names in the first month. Applicant will handle the initial rush of applications using a batch processing approach and a mechanism to randomize selection. Fault Tolerance . Equipment is co-located in Exodus managed sites.
Redundancy is based on clusters of servers fed by load balancers using standard designs.
Registry data bases are replicated on a dynamic basis allowing immediate switch over to an operating data base. Registry data base will be mirrored at a remote location. The remote location will operate as a cold back up to the primary site. DNS servers are located world wide. The use of Exodus Communications offers strong physical security measures.