Virisign.com: A Top Level Domain Name of the University Author

Introduction For this module's assignment, you will research domain names to gain an understanding of the different types of websites that comprise the World Wide Web. Part 1 Domain Names Writing Assignment: 20 points Step 1: Using any Internet search engine, locate and report on the seven leading top-level (TLD) domain names (.com, .org, .biz, .edu, etc.). Step 2: Explain why each is unique and how it is used. Step 3: Write a brief response in 100–200 words summarizing your findings, including a sample link to each site that uses the corresponding domain name. Part 1 Helper You will research domain names to gain an understanding of the different types of websites that comprise the World Wide Web. Step 1: Using any Internet search engine, locate and report on the seven leading domain names (.com, .org, .biz, .edu, etc.). Hint: Review the lesson section on domain names. Take notes and then do an Internet search on each TLD (.com, .org, etc.). Step 2: Explain why each is unique

Running head: 7 TOP LEADING DOMAIN
7 TOP LEADING DOMAIN
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author note

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The 7 leading top level domain names are as follows: -
.com .org, .biz, .edu, .net, .int and .arpa
.com:
google.com
This has a commercial entity. The administrator of .com is Virisign. This is an open TLD
(Larsen 2015). Despite the fact that this domain was initially used for busienss domain, at this
point of time all types of entities are using this TDL.
.org:
mozilla.org
This has an organizational entity. The administration is Public Interest Registry. This is
also an open TLD (Mahler 2019). Each and every person can register to this domain. This
domain was primarily created by non profit making organizations
.biz:
paint.biz
It is a generic top level domain. Registry is done by Neulevel and it is seen that 90% of
the total is owned by Neustar. Registration is under question in case he/ she is non bona-fide.
.edu:
stanford.edu
It has an education entity. The administrator is Educause. .edu TDL is specified for
higher educational organizations and also extend to the likes of trade schools and universities.

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.net:
csdn.net
It has network entity. Verisign is the administrator. It is an open network but was
intended to be used by the domains of distributed network or network of computers or umbrella
sites.
.int:
nato.int
It has international organizations entity. Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the
authorized body. This TDL is strictly limited to those organizations who endorse treaty among
two nations.
.arpa:
.arpa Zone File
It has Address and Routing Parameter Area entity. It was initially assigned to Advances
research project agency. However it is available for Internet infrastructure TLD.

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References
Larsen, W. (2015). A" Stern" Look at the Property Status of Top-Level Domains. The University
of Chicago Law Review, 82(3), 1457-1509.
Mahler, T. (2019). Generic Top-level Domains: A Study of Transnational Private Regulation.
Edward Elgar Publishing.