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Welcome t0 the web site of the Handle Net Registry (HNR)
run
by Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI): CNRI is a Multi-Primary_Administratc
(MPA) of the Global Handle Registry (GHR). authorized by the DONA Foundation t0 allot prefixes t0 users of the Handle System: The DONA Foundation is
non-proflt organization based in Geneva that has taken over responsibility for the evolution of CNRIs Digital Object
(DO) Architecture including outreach arol
the world . One of the Foundation'$ responsibilitles Is t0 administer and maintain the overall operation of the GHR
a task that was previously performed by
CNRL
The Handle Net
Registry will allot prefixes of the form "20.500" followed by four or more digits (.e.
20.500.1234). Users who are allotted
prefix from the HI
will have their associated prefix handle records registered with the HNR t0 enable HDL NET resolution services ior their identifiers
Please click here t0 requ
CNRI to allot a prefix or renew a previously allotted prefix:
A new version of the Handle Net software, refered to as HN_V9, is now available for download: Version 9 includes many improvements, features
tools that were unavailable in previous versions of
software, as described in the Release Notes: Of particular note is a significant improvemen
performance when Java 9 or later is used to run the sottware_
Older versions of the HN sottware will continue to work, but users relying on those
versions are
encouraged to upgrade to HN_v9 to take advantage of the latest set of improvements.
Existing prefix holders whose current agreements are about to expire may [enew their agreements and maintain their current prefixes.
CNRI has conducted tests t0 measure the performance of the Handle Net server software. CNRI also made available the testing software. The sottware can
downloaded here:
The
testing methodology results, and testing software details are discussed here:
the