Must I have a dedicated server set up when I register for a .AN domain?
Yes. At least two functioning domain names servers (DNS) should be presented for the registered name at request time. Non-accordance to this requirement can result in the failure of the completion of the registration.
What kind of contacts will I need to have to register a .AN domain name?
You will need two contacts - an Administrative Contact as well as a Technical Contact.
Can I use the same name for my administrative and technical contact?
Usually not (unless it is a personal domain name). We need two different names for the administrative and technical contacts. The administrative contact is responsible for managing the domain name; the technical contact is responsible for making it work.