[Wg-ipv6-guide] (ToC11) Database Registration

[Akira Nakagawa <akira@pwd.ad.jp>]

Dear all, 

I made a draft of ToC11.
I would like your comments.

Best regards,
Akira 


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- Definition of Database
   In this policy, "database" means the Whois Databases of RIRs and NIRs.
   At present, APNIC, RIPE-NCC, ARIN and LACNIC have databases.
   These databases are accessible by not only RIRs but also any end site
   on the IPv4 Internet.


- The organization responsible for registration
   (1) Allocation
       Each RIR is responsible for registering initial and subsequent
       allocation information in a database. Typical example is the /32
       or /31 allocations to ISPs.

   (2) Assignment
       (a) When an organization that is holding an address allocation
           makes assignments, this organization is responsible for
           registering the assignment. Typical example of this organization
           is ISP.
       (b) When an organization makes an assignment through downstream
           ISP, this organization is responsible for registering the
           assignment.
       
       So, LIRs need some rules or contracts between downstream ISPs in
       order to receive assignment information. 


- Items to be registered
   http://www.apnic.net/db/ref/attributes/attributes-inet6num.html


- Deadline of the registration
   As soon as possible after allocating or assigning. (<--correct?)


- Registration grater then /48
   For example, the organization which has assigned /47 have to register
   the /47 block in the database.


- Updating of the database
   When some information is updated in the database, the organization
   which has assigned it is responsible for updating the database.

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