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ICANN: Pre-Delegation Test Preparation Resources Update

ICANN has updated the PDT Resources. The updates primarily effect the IDN and Document test cases, the updated resources include both “clean” and “redline” versions of the documents. These updates improve the clarity of the requirements for the testing of IDN language and script tables, as well as the DNNSEC Practice Statement.

 

Customer Portal User Guide Created to Help Applicants Transition to Delegation

Learn how to navigate through Pre-Delegation Testing functionality in the New gTLD Customer Portal.

Understanding Pre-Delegation Testing

Overview

Pre-Delegation Testing ensures that an applicant has the capacity to operate a new generic Top-Level Domain in a stable, secure manner. Every new Registry must demonstrate that it has established operations in accordance with the technical and operational criteria described in the Applicant Guidebook (Module 5: Transition to Delegation). Only after passing PDT can a Registry’s gTLD be introduced into the root zone of the Internet.

Pre-Delegation Testing elements address DNS server operational infrastructure and registry system operations, including:

  • DNS
  • Whois
  • EPP
  • IDN
  • Data Escrow
  • Documentation

Pre-Delegation Test Preparation Resources

Please use these resources to help prepare your application/registry for PDT. Resources will be updated periodically; it is important to use the most recent versions.

PDT Materials Update Guide v.2.5 [PDF, 188 KB] (Published 10 October 2014)
Identifies which documents have been updated since the last release.

PDT FAQ v.2.3 [PDF, 183 KB] (Published 10 October 2014)
Answers general questions about the PDT process and requirements.

PDT System User Guide v.2.2 [PDF, 970 KB] (Published 13 February 2014)
A detailed guide for starting Pre-Delegation Testing after Evaluation has been completed. Includes links, screenshots and instructions.

PDT Input Data Instructions v.2.4 [ZIP, 1.9 MB] (Published 18 April 2014)
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read this document. Information on how to prepare for Pre-Delegation Testing.

PDT Input Data Templates v.2.5 [ZIP, 20.7 MB] (Published 10 October 2014)
A collection of templates applicants are required to use to upload technical information to the PDT system.

PDT Test Specification Summary v.1.7 [PDF, 87 KB] (Published 07 June 2013)

PDT Test Specifications v.2.5 [ZIP, 16.8 MB] (Published 10 October 2014)
Detailed test plans and cases that collectively make up Pre-Delegation Testing.

PDT Test Specification Changes v.2.4 to v.2.5 [ZIP, 493 KB] (Published 10 October 2014)
Each test specification document with changes tracked from v.2.3 to v.2.4

IDN Reference Tables Repository: Reference Tables and User Guides supporting the new IDN test cases.

PDT Self-Test Tools

Customer Portal User Guide: Transition to Delegation [PDF, 2.18 MB]
Learn how to use the Customer Portal to conduct Pre-Delegation Testing.

This ICANN announcement was sourced from:
http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt