OT&E

A test copy of a registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry's system, separate from the live one. Registrars (glossary)registrar A company that registers domain names for customers with the registry. Full definition of registrar use it to try their EPP (glossary)EPP Extensible Provisioning Protocol The protocol registrars use to manage domain names at registries. Full definition of EPP software, such as registrations (glossary)registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration, renewals (glossary)renewal Paying to extend a domain registration for more time. Full definition of renewal and transfers, before working with real domains. Many registries require a registrar to pass tests there before giving it live access.