Unfortunately, as an end user, you are not qualified to do so. Let us explain a little
more below:
In the central Registry data form y9ou are asked to provide the
hostname and Netaddress of a primary server and at least one secondary server. They are
not just PCs or Macs with a dial up connection to the Internet. They are typically UNIX
workstations connected to the Internet full time via high speed digital connections such
as ours. Only organizations that already have such hardware and connectivity resources are
qualified to apply for domain names (for others). InterNIC's requirements are further
quoted below:
At least two independent Servers MUST be provided for translating names to addresses
for Hosts in the Domain. A Domain name may be removed from the
Registry database, after
notice, if at least two Name Servers are not reachable and functioning properly.
DO NOT list Name Servers if you do not have permission from the owner to do so.
Listing Name Servers without the explicit approval of the owners is not only unethical,
but can cause operational problems for the Name Servers listed.
The Servers should be in physically separate locations and on different networks, if
possible. The Servers should be active and respond to Domain Name System (DNS) queries
BEFORE this application is submitted. Incomplete information in Sections 7 and 8 will
result in a returned template. Most ISPs can provide one or more Name Servers if you do
not have your own.
If you have troubles understanding the above text, then most likely you are not
qualified to apply for a domain name on your own. The registration process contains a lot
of computer software/hardware configurations behind the scene, not just simply filling out
and mailing in an application form.
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