IANAmerkistökirjasto

IANAmerkistökirjasto is a Finnish organization responsible for the maintenance and administration of Internet-related databases and registries. The organization is responsible for the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions in the Finnish context.

IANAmerkistökirjasto is one of the many country-code organizations that have taken over IANA functions from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). These IANA functions include the management of the Internet's global domain name system (DNS), including the assignment of domain name registries, top-level domain (TLD) registries, and Internet Protocol (IP) number registries.

The organization is also responsible for the management of the Internet's numerical resources, including autonomous system numbers (ASNs), private IP addresses, and Internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses. IANAmerkistökirjasto ensures that these numerical resources are used efficiently and effectively across the Finnish Internet infrastructure.

IANAmerkistökirjasto works closely with Finnish Internet stakeholders, including registries, networks, and other organizations, to ensure the smooth operation of the Internet's infrastructure in Finland. The organization also contributes to international standardization and policy development efforts related to IANA functions.

IANAmerkistökirjasto is a central part of the Finnish Internet's infrastructure, providing vital technical and administrative support to Finnish Internet users and organizations. The organization plays a critical role in maintaining the stability, security, and smooth operation of the Internet in Finland.