The new DNS server has been installed in France-IX’s Parisian datacentre at its core point of presence Telehouse-2. DNS converts Internet domain names into numeric, or IP, addresses. Root name servers are at the root of the DNS hierarchy and there are 13 root name servers situated in various locations around the world, operated by 12 independent organisations. A France-IX K-root server in Paris means that the traffic route for local requests is shortened and simplified because the requests no longer need to travel via servers that might be located on the other side of the globe. With the reduction in the distance between ISPs and the server as well as cutting the number of hops used along the route, France-IX members will benefit from enhanced connectivity experience.
Frederic Dhieux, Deputy CTO at Dalenys, said, “We have been connected to France–IX since 2012 to meet the demand of interconnection with internet networks. We are glad to sponsor the K-root installation and actively contribute to France-IX.”
RIPE NCC Chief Information Officer Kaveh Ranjbar added, “We’re delighted that France-IX has decided to host a K-root node. The expansion of the K-root network increases its robustness, contributing to the resiliency of the global Internet. Through this kind of cooperation, we help improve the overall stability and global reachability of the Internet for all its users.”
“This project demonstrates the commitment of France-IX and our members and partners to collaborate closely to improve services for the global community,” said Franck Simon, managing director of France-IX. “We continue to strive to bring the best possible quality of experience to our members and we are excited about the improved latency we are able to achieve with the new K-root server in Paris, in collaboration with RIPE NCC and Dalenys.”
