Next DNS node designated for servicing domains .RU, .SU and .РФ was deployed in Hong Kong in early December. Thanks to the DNS node’s location, from now on the Asian users’ requests to Russian domains will be processed faster.
Global provider PCCW Global ensures connectivity of the Hong Kong DNS node with the Asian networks. Moreover, PCCW Global provides a security service for the new node to protect it from DDos attacks.
From the very beginning, the DNS node has dealt with users’ requests from Indonesia, China, South Korea, Japan, Pakistan and many other countries of Asia - Pacific region. Recently, the node has handled about 15% of the overall number of DNS requests and currently is the 3rd largest by number of requests node after the Moscow and the New York ones. More detailed statistics about the operation of DNS domains .RU, .SU and .РФ are posted on the website of the Technical Center of Internet.
“The Hong Kong DNS node gives an opportunity to ensure yet a far stable and faster operation of DNS network, - says Elena Voronina, Technical Director of CJSC “TSI”. -The new node will allow a more even distribution of the load in the existing network, in particular, in Asia - Pacific region.”
Today, the DNS system, which handles domain .RU, .SU and .РФ, consists of 12 nodes located in 8 Russian cities, as well as in Europe, America and Asia. Usage of IP-anycast technology allows directing the users’ requests to a nearest DNS node by the shortest route. This, in turn, ensures the minimal response time. Moreover, deployment of this technology makes the DNS nodes interchangeable as well as increases the resilience of the DNS system against D-Dos attacks and breakdowns. MSK-IX experts ensure operation and 24/7/365 monitoring of the DNS system.
