Going to an ICANN meeting can be a daunting experience for even the most seasoned participant. With so many topics that one can follow and engage in, it can be easy to forget (or not know!) about the underlying technology that makes the Internet work. At ICANN53 in Buenos Aires, ICANN piloted a series of tutorials that expose and fundamentally explain the technologies that impact many of the policy and business related discussions that take place during ICANN meetings. The results of the pilot were very positive and ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will continue this series of "How it Works" tutorials during ICANN54 in Dublin.
Geared for a non-technical audience, this series of tutorials will cover the following topics:
- Internet Standards Setting
An introduction to open standards development within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). - Internet Networking
A basic overview describing how Internet protocols allow for information to be passed across the Internet.
- Domain Name Registry Protocols
An introduction to the protocols commonly used when operating a top-level domain registry. - NEW! Root Server System
An overview of the DNS Root Server System and its many components.
These 90-minute tutorials will be held both Sunday, 18 October and Monday, 19 October. Join us for these engaging discussions and find out how it works!
