Internet Identifiers: A Survey of History, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Babakian, A; Huston, G; Braun, R; Lipman, J

Internet Identifiers: A Survey of History, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Babakian, A Huston, G Braun, R

Lipman, J

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Publisher:: IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: IEEE Access, 2024, 12, pp. 51919-51941
Issue Date:: 2024-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Babakian, A
dc.contributor.author	Huston, G
dc.contributor.author	Braun, R https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4153-8769
dc.contributor.author	Lipman, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2877-1168
dc.date.accessioned	2024-08-07T05:19:18Z
dc.date.available	2024-08-07T05:19:18Z
dc.date.issued	2024-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	IEEE Access, 2024, 12, pp. 51919-51941
dc.identifier.issn	2169-3536
dc.identifier.issn	2169-3536
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180297
dc.description.abstract	Identity systems are fundamental to any network, just as a language is shaped by a consistent set of symbols and their interpretation. A network is defined by a consistent set of identities and their usages. However, as pressures mount to customize and adapt to these identity spaces, one ponders how a network sustains its utility through coherence. This study investigates evolving Internet identifiers and their supporting systems. Owing to the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic, this paper draws perspectives from a wide array of sources that contribute to Internet systems and digital library systems. Initially, this paper highlights the dynamism and role of namespaces, focusing on the critical need to maintain coherence in the public domain. It also discusses the impact of mobility and digital cloning on identifiers and explores their influence on identity and location. In addition, key Internet identifiers are analyzed, contrasting them with methodologies adopted by digital library systems to provide deeper insights into various identity models. Furthermore, this study explores the evolution of the Domain Name System (DNS) as an identity system, examining the tensions and adaptations driven by customization demands. Finally, this paper explores alternative namespaces beyond the DNS, considering potential responses to these evolutionary pressures and future implications.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
dc.relation.ispartof	IEEE Access
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3382115
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dc.subject	08 Information and Computing Sciences, 09 Engineering, 10 Technology
dc.subject.classification	40 Engineering
dc.subject.classification	46 Information and computing sciences
dc.title	Internet Identifiers: A Survey of History, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CRIN - Realtime Information Networks
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - GBDTC - Global Big Data Technologies
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Electrical and Data Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/All Manual Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/All Manual Groups/Global Big Data Technologies Research Centre (GBDTC)
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Identity systems are fundamental to any network, just as a language is shaped by a consistent set of symbols and their interpretation. A network is defined by a consistent set of identities and their usages. However, as pressures mount to customize and adapt to these identity spaces, one ponders how a network sustains its utility through coherence. This study investigates evolving Internet identifiers and their supporting systems. Owing to the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic, this paper draws perspectives from a wide array of sources that contribute to Internet systems and digital library systems. Initially, this paper highlights the dynamism and role of namespaces, focusing on the critical need to maintain coherence in the public domain. It also discusses the impact of mobility and digital cloning on identifiers and explores their influence on identity and location. In addition, key Internet identifiers are analyzed, contrasting them with methodologies adopted by digital library systems to provide deeper insights into various identity models. Furthermore, this study explores the evolution of the Domain Name System (DNS) as an identity system, examining the tensions and adaptations driven by customization demands. Finally, this paper explores alternative namespaces beyond the DNS, considering potential responses to these evolutionary pressures and future implications.

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