L-Root: Expanding Distribution in Africa

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• 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?

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L-Root Nodes

• Ongoing trial project to expand distribution of L-Root globally

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L-Root Nodes, number of queries globally

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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

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Number of queries by nodes in Africa

L-Root Nodes in Africa

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• 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

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• L-Root Node host provides hardware

• ICANN runs systems on it

What You’ll Need

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+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

Thank You & Questions?