EBERO

A stand-by registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry provider under contract with ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN. If a gTLD (glossary)gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD registry can no longer keep its critical functions running, such as DNS (glossary)DNS Domain Name System The internet's directory that links domain names to computer addresses. Full definition of DNS or the registration (glossary)registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration system, ICANN can move the TLD (glossary)TLD top-level domain The last part of a domain name, after the final dot. Full definition of TLD to an EBERO for a time. This keeps existing domains working until a lasting solution is found.