Next steps

At this point you should be familiar with the core functions of the registry:

  • The core model – the Registry–Registrar–Registrant structure and the four object types (domains, contacts, nssets, keysets)

  • The three interfaces – EPP for registrars, FERDA for admins, WHOIS/RDAP for the public – and which operations belong to each

  • Hands-on basics – how to create and inspect registry objects using each interface

  • Registry initialization – how to set up a zone, create a registrar, assign credentials and zone access, and optionally enable billing

  • Object states – the difference between automatic and manual flags and what they control

  • Operational rhythm – which periodic tasks need to run and what breaks if they don’t

  • Deployment models – a rough sense of single-node vs. multi-node vs. HA setups

Where you continue from here, depends on your role.

If you’re considering adopting and deploying FRED as software for your registry, consider reading the Features and Concepts chapters for in depth reference about the system functionality.

Once you are familiar with the registry inner workings, the Architecture Description provides top level overview of the architecture, which is necessary for planning the layout of your registry deployment. For deployment, you can move onto the Admin Manual for information about installing, configuring and running FRED services.

For developers that connect external systems that access the registrar and registrant interfaces, see RDAP reference and EPP reference documents. If you’re interested in either modifying or extending FRED, see the Source Code for overview of repositories, api reference and utility libraries that are available.

Do you have any questions for us?

Don’t hesitate to e-mail us at fred@nic.cz or sign up to our mail list.

If you are interested in paid support, please contact us using this form.