On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:56 AM, Jim Reid wrote:
> I would assume that someone who has a concern about root server operations 
> will ask each RSO if their server meets or exceeds the requirements in 
> RFC2870bis and if the answer is no, they'll ask why not.

And if no acceptable answer is provided?  Sorry, rhetorical question: can't 
stop myself from kicking the brown stain that used to be a dead horse.

> That said, it's good to update and revise those guidelines from time to time. 
> IMO the value of this document is to describe the general principles and 
> suggest to others how an "important" DNS server should be operated. For 
> instance, it can (and has) been used in RFPs for DNS service for TLDs.

I agree, however I'd think a better approach would be to write a BCP for 
"important" DNS servers, not a document that sets up false expectations or 
assumptions.

Regards,
-drc

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