Initial Registry Operations Course Details

Course Overview:
(40 hours) The Initial Registry Operations Course (IROC), course !#1 of the Registry Operations Curriculum, provides an introduction to operating a registry. Students will learn the basics of computer networking, the domain name system, registry architecture, and name server operation. Through a creative use of hands-on exercises, students will gain an operational understanding of how to install, configure and operate core components of a registry. Students will gain perspectives with real-world experience from networking with other students and through sharing of best practices.

Course Objectives:
Students will:

• Understand the Basics of Operating a Registry
• Understand Registry Technical and Operational Functions
• Understand the Architecture and Core Components of a Registry
• Install, Configure, and Operate Core Components of a Registry
• Understand Basic Principles of Risk Management

Pre-requisites:

• There are no pre-requisites for this course

Target Audience:

• ccTLD registry operators, technicians and administrators
• ccTLD management desiring a technical introduction to registry operations

Time Schedule

Day 1	Topic
Session 1	Welcome, Intro, Course Infrastructure
Session 2	DNS Fundamentals
Session 3	Unix/Linux Overview, Linux Install
Session 4	Registry Architecture
Day 2	Topic
Session 5	Student (ccTLD) Presentations
Session 6	Practical SSH
Session 7	Commands, Terminals and Consoles
Session 8	Editing
Session 9	Policy Discussion
Day 3	Topic
Session 10	Permissions
Session 11	Network Architecture
Session 12	TCP/IP Networking
Session 13	Network Definitions and Tools
Day 4	Topic
Session 14	DNS
Session 15	DNS
Session 16	DNS
Session 17	DNS/Whois
Day 5	Topic
Session 18	DNS/Whois
Session 19	Hot Topics: DNSSEC, IPv6
Session 20	Hot Topics: IDN, BCPs
Session 21	Exam,Workshop Evaluation,Certificates