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NIR System BoF reportNIR System BoF report

for NIR SIGfor NIR SIG

Shin YamasakiEngineering Department

JPNIC

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TopicsTopics

• Reverse DNS data exchange between JPNIC and APNIC

• Bulk data exchange interface in APNIC RMS for NIRs

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1. Reverse DNS under direct 1. Reverse DNS under direct allocationallocation

• JPNIC currently generates only per /24 reverse entries– APNIC preferred to have per /16, but not

required• Temporary solution from APNIC for JPNIC

– Manual procedure for APNIC HM– Modified and improved automated script to

support requests from JPNIC

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1. Reverse DNS under direct 1. Reverse DNS under direct allocation (cont’d)allocation (cont’d)

• APNIC seeks for long-term solution– NIR can initiate creation w. automated procedure, t

hen APNIC generates correct DNS entries.– Transaction-based data exchange mechanism with

NIRs• Cross checking of consistency

– Not sure if needed, but APNIC will look into this.

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2. NIR data exchange 2. NIR data exchange requirement requirement

• Overview of components of APNIC RMS

• Ongoing projects and schedule• Planned bulk interface for NIRs

– Targeted Q4, 2004 (slightly aggressive?)

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2. NIR data exchange 2. NIR data exchange requirement (cont’d)requirement (cont’d)

• NIRs involve design phase– APNIC prefers feedback and discussion– Media: Existing nir-system mailing list

• XML-based technology preferred– No objections, but still open issue

• Backward compatibility will be maintained– E.g. Mail interface

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Topics not discussedTopics not discussed

• Project update from each NIR– If prefer, please post to the mailing list

• Impact of the proposal: “Protect Historical Records in APNIC Whois Database” to NIRs– Discussion in the mailing list held in advanc

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IssuesIssues

• Not well prepared– Earlier announcement expected

• Needed slides for better understanding– Will put diagram to help

understanding reverse DNS issue to the mailing list

• No discussion for agenda much in advance

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