Appendix 1

Registry Functions

NS and/or MIT will build a shared registry system (SRS) for the purposes of registering domain names and name servers in the .geo top level domain (TLD). NS and/or MIT will also deploy a worldwide network of name servers for the purposes of resolving DNS queries to the .geo TLD from Internet users.

SRS

The key components of the SRS are:

· Geographically diverse, redundant data centers with a high level of physical security and appropriate environmental conditions

· Network access for GeoRegistries and Accreditation Authority

· System interface for GeoRegistries - using a "to-be-developed" protocol based on XML (XRP)

· Security for the GeoRegistries and Accreditation Authority and the information that’s transmitted to the provider

· Master DB - this will contain key names, geoRegistry information, transaction information, and domain name and name server assignments, as well as other related information. This is a fat registry model.

· WhoIs DB

· Billing DB

· Master Zone File

· Zone file deployment systems

The key functions of the SRS are:

· Engineer, deploy, and maintain key components of SRS

· Engineer and deploy network and system capacities and capabilities to meet agreed upon service levels

· Provide periodic reports regarding the agreed upon service levels

· Implement the business rules and processes determined by the Sponsor

· Add, modify, and delete names

· Respond to queries regarding which names and GeoRegistries are registered within a cell

· Create and deploy zone file updates to a worldwide network of TLD name servers

· Escrow database and application software with 3^rd party vendor

· Provide customer care for the registry-related needs (incl. technical and billing) of interconnected geo Registries

· Bill and collect fees from GeoRegistries on behalf of the Sponsor, with receipts directly deposited to Sponsor's accounts

· NS and/or MIT's remittances will be paid at the end of each day based on funds received in Sponsor's account on the previous day.

· Provide Sponsor view access for billing data related to geoRegistry accounts

· Provide GeoRegistries view access for current account information

· Help desk support for GeoRegistries – including initial testing and operational maintenance

· Help desk support for GeoRegistries – including deployment and maintenance of interfaces and accounts

· Network and systems management, monitoring, trouble reporting, and trouble shooting

Name Server

The key components of the name server network are:

· Multiple, geographically diverse, highly secure name server locations

· TLD zone files updated on a regular basis

· Highly diverse and redundant Internet access to name servers for Internet users

The key function of the name server network is to:

· Resolve DNS queries from Internet user for specific GeoRegistry servers