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Potential RSSAC caucus work item: Interpreting RSS Metrics
by Renard, Kenneth D CTR USARMY DEVCOM ARL (USA) Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

I want to spark discussion among the RSSAC caucus regarding a potential work item introduced at recent caucus meetings. If there is enough interest in the topic, we could pursue a Statement of Work (SoW) to propose such a work item to the RSSAC. "Interpreting RSS Metrics" There are many open measurements of the Root Server System (RSS) which can be used to monitor and assess RSS performance. Interpretation of these measurements can sometimes be misleading. 1. Studies often focus on latency, which is a relatively unimportant metric (considering the number of queries actually made to the RSS). Availability and correctness seem to be more important with respect to the RSS. 2. Another focus is on the number and geographic distribution of the root server instances. While this distribution can be important, there are often other considerations (such as peering/routing) that can have bigger impacts. 3. Connectivity or platform errors in the measurement system can affect results which are sometimes tough to account for. 4. Are there other metrics that could help inform a [resolver operator, network engineer, <who else>] ? What do caucus members think of a work party on "Interpreting RSS Metrics" (working title, open to discussion)? The purpose is to inform the DNS community on how to best interpret and use RSS metrics (again, open to discussion). How can we refine the topics listed above? What other topics/measurements would be good to include? How can the DNS community use these metrics to their advantage? How do we keep a potential work party from getting too deep into problem solving (for example: trying to fix peering issues)? -Ken

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2 November RSSAC Caucus Meeting Reminder
by Daniel Gluck Nov. 2, 2025

Nov. 2, 2025

Hey All, Here with a reminder for today’s RSSAC Caucus meeting at IETF124 in Montreal. Time: 16:00-17:00 EST (Local Time) / 21:00-22:00 UTC For those in person the meeting is in the Rue Saint-Denis Room of the Fairmont hotel. Its on the “C” floor, the same as registration. For those attending virtually or in person who would like to log in and join queues / the chat, here is the Meetecho Link: http://meetecho-or.ietf.org/client/?group=rssac IETF124 registration is NOT required to attend this session virtually, but a Datatracker account is required to access Meetecho. It is free to sign up. Agenda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC7R2KS8CqA8UOX-h0DlCmepsyGo3sRdI2Y_NGv… See you in about 5 hours! Dan

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RSSAC Caucus Meeting @ IETF124
by Daniel Gluck Nov. 1, 2025

Nov. 1, 2025

RSSAC Caucus Meeting at IETF124 Rue Saint-Denis Room of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Quebec Time: 16:00-17:00 EST (Local Time) / 21:00-22:00 UTC Meetecho Link: http://meetecho-or.ietf.org/client/?group=rssac NOTE: IETF124 registration is NOT required to attend this session virtually. Agenda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC7R2KS8CqA8UOX-h0DlCmepsyGo3sRdI2Y_NGv…

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RSSAC Caucus Meeting @ IETF124
by Daniel Gluck Oct. 28, 2025

Oct. 28, 2025

RSSAC Caucus Meeting at IETF124 Rue Saint-Denis Room of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Quebec Time: 16:00-17:00 EST (Local Time) / 21:00-22:00 UTC Meetecho Link: http://meetecho-or.ietf.org/client/?group=rssac NOTE: IETF124 registration is NOT required to attend this session virtually. Agenda TK

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RSSAC Caucus Meeting
by Daniel Gluck Oct. 27, 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

This is a meeting of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Caucus. Agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XIEjjHI93Ua6_cq3q1G0MUuPQzwuwvt_4ttWOW6…> Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98021418247?pwd=hnl3hit6aGMI1WqkSZlBmTehXSxBBR.1

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Due 10 November | Call for Volunteers | ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel
by Ozan Sahin Oct. 27, 2025

Oct. 27, 2025

Dear all, ICANN organization kicked off the process for 2026 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The recipient of the award will be selected by a panel composed of community members from ICANN Advisory Committees (ACs) and Supporting Organizations (SOs). Each AC or SO may appoint up to two panelists. In terms of the workload, weekly one-hour calls are expected from January through February 2025. You can find more information about the award here: https://community.icann.org/x/syDxAg. Last year, Hafiz Farooq and Harish Chowdhary served as the panelists appointed by the RSSAC. If you are interested in taking part in this selection panel please send an email to rssac-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:rssac-staff@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 10 November 2025. Best, Ozan Sahin Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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RSSAC Work Session 2
by Daniel Gluck Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

This is a work session for Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Caucus RSSAC001v3 work party which considers updating RSSAC001v2: Service Expectations of Root Server Operators Agenda <https://docs.google.com/document/d/15iKT3jbvH8aF0DqhSUjDbhcI7Nt8jK9e4thnmY1…> | Working Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umg_8adr0tcOoRI88rA40-3e9h6fO_bu/edit> Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96230765399?pwd=rVlD1JmleMCiZbeuQNx5Wb2GS4PbRi.1 Full RSSAC Agenda Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gEf5kafOQhMh4t54uaad4pFH12V3otsM5oSDzt1…

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RSSAC Work Session 2
by Daniel Gluck Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

This is a work session for Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Caucus RSSAC001v3 work party which considers updating RSSAC001v2: Service Expectations of Root Server Operators Agenda <https://docs.google.com/document/d/15iKT3jbvH8aF0DqhSUjDbhcI7Nt8jK9e4thnmY1…> | Working Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umg_8adr0tcOoRI88rA40-3e9h6fO_bu/edit> Zoom Link (When Available): Full RSSAC Agenda Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gEf5kafOQhMh4t54uaad4pFH12V3otsM5oSDzt1…

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RSSAC Caucus Meeting
by Daniel Gluck Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

This is a meeting of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Caucus. Agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XIEjjHI93Ua6_cq3q1G0MUuPQzwuwvt_4ttWOW6…> Zoom Link (When Available):

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Canceled: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference | UPDATED CADENCE Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays | 16:00 UTC-17:00 UTC
by ICANN Policy Calendar Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

Sent on 8 July to reflect UPDATED CADENCE due to IETF Week Topic: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference Start Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC (originally 13 May) Every 2 weeks on Tuesday Statement of Work (SoW): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIFsTNXAJ3QZZ2Ue8RwjDCgKV6vEPho/view?usp=… Work party wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoAwDw Agenda: TBD Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99683322372?pwd=a0DtaBSl5uqjVpQ94SpsyP2dugatut.1 Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Web: Ld&ngC3k#1 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abBL9vLbUy Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Phone: 1501513337

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