This update will discuss NSI's current status and future plans for root server and gTLD DNS infrastructure.

• Background of the NSI Registry
• gTLD RFP and plans/status for deployment of a COM/ORG/NET DNS worldwide infrastructure
• Performance Metrics
  • Overview
  • System
  • Functional (i.e., DNS)
• Next-generation Technology
  • Satellite-based zone file distribution
  • 64-bit OS evaluation
  • BIND 9
  • DNSSEC