August 2003 - address-policy-wg

Re: [ncc-services-wg] Request Forms: updated and available on LIR Portal
by Sascha Lenz 01 Sep '03

01 Sep '03

Hay, On Thu, Aug 21, 2003 at 04:02:16PM +0200, Dominic Spratley wrote: > Hi Daniel, > > I hope I can clarify some of your points below: actually i didn't really want to get into this discussion, but it looks like _noone_ else has anything to say about the issues Daniel raised? Than can't be since he is right in most points. > At 03:37 AM 8/21/2003 +0200, Daniel Roesen wrote: [...] most points have been more-or-less clearified by Dominic's answer, but: > >- [EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION] > > > > This requirement _can't_ be meant serious. We're not on April 1st, > > are we? The silliness of such information requirement was already > > recognized within the IPv6 allocation realm, so why introducing it > > now again for IPv4? > > This is a difficult one as it does require the LIR to do more preparation on > their side. The less time a Hostmaster spends sending E-mails asking > for additional information, the sooner the LIR gets their requested resource. > Asking for the type of equipment used really helps the Hostmaster > understand what and why IP addresses are being requested. ... i still have a problem here if that should be a "must provide this information". I have no much problems with questions like "why-pi" or "routing-reasons" because they can obviously be answered with standard phrases (which renders them useless again, but if RIPE NCC sees that many "bad" requests from many LIRs (aren't they trained?), it's OK for me, no much work, no stupid questions). BUT... information like the equipment being used or a network plan or so _must_ be optional information, not _required_ information. It can't be that a company is _required_ to make statements about their network and equipment if they want to have IP-Adresses! (and no, RIPE doesn't always qualify for receiving such information). Besides that it's way too much work to fill that in seriously for big requests, and doesn't really make sense for small requests. This should be _optional_ information in cases where it's needed to explain an unusual request, whatever, "we have only one machine but it has 500 IP Adresses due to this and that special purpose which can't be handled otherwise due to these and those hardware and software limitations". Is it really only me who is of that opinion, or noone recognized this problem or doesn't think it's a problem? Or isn't it meant as _required_ information anyways and a "N/A" is enough in most cases as answer to this part of the request? ...curious. The reason i noticed that this might get a problem was due to the unholy [...] #[REQUIRED INFORMATION]# [...] % % 2. Please provide a network diagram in PostScript or JPEG % format showing your IPv6 network. Submission instructions % can be found in the RIPE document "Supporting Notes for the % Initial IPv6 Allocation Request Form in the RIPE NCC Service % Region" found at: % % http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ipv6-support-initial.html % % The diagram should indicate expected completion dates of % construction as well as how much IPv6 address space is % expected to be used in each subnet. % % [...] in the (old and new) IPv6 Initial Allocation request form. Since it says "required information" there, i already assumed that it might get a problem to get the IPv6 Allocation for us without providing this one. But i didn't see the point in doing so if i can make our network plans clear in text form, and explain the reasons why a network diagram for an IPv6 network is _completely_useless_ in general at the moment and especially in our case. Though, even on my 2nd mail on that request i just got the reply from some RIPE Hostmistress that "the inability to provide this network topology map calls into question the need for the IPv6 addresses being requested.". At the moment i'm really mad about this. We are currently prevented from deploying IPv6 addresses immediately because i don't have any Windows PC with Viso or something at hand, let alone the time to paint a very useless topology of our IPv6 overlay network, though i explained it in detail in text. (Not to mention that the statement that an active LIR which assigns IPv4 addresses for years is questioned that it will assign IPv6 addresses just because it doesn't like to waste time on painting network maps of some routers and tunnels is VERY doubiously to me.) Why the hell is such information _required_? Information about what equipment being used and a network topology map on a picture might be additional information at best. I fear that IP(v4) request will be denied or at least delayed in future if the RIPE Hostmasters are gonna complain about missing or unsatisfying information about the equipment in the future, too. That's not acceptable i think. But i might be wrong, we're realatively small and don't have that many requests in general, i just wonder why noone of the "big LIRs" sees this problem? You all have AWs that big that you don't care about filling in RIPE forms anyways and have payed managers to paint network diagrams all day? *hint* :) > >Further, the term "peer" is used in a very unclear way in the ASN > >request form and the supporting notes. > > > >Formerly, one uplink and one peer (commercial term) were enough to > >justify an ASN, as this constitutes a "unique routing policy". The > >ASN request form allows this interpretation of "peering partners" > >with "peering" in the technical sense. BUT the supporting notes > >specifically mention the requirement for two peers to "ensure that the > >organisation is multihomed". For me, multihoming means to have at least > >two _upstreams_. This would be a more stricter policy than before. > >What was the real intention behind these phrases? These documents > >should be very specific in the usage of "peer". It might be interpreted > >technically or commercially, each implying different constraints. > >I suggest changing the wording from "peer" to "upstream" in order to > >avoid ambiguities. > > Again this is a good point. However I don't think that either term is > appropriate for all situations. When writing these documents we used > the word peer as we wanted to emphasise it was the routing policy which > was important. So, the policy didn't change to "you have to have two _upstreams_ to get an ASN" but it's only a language-confusion here? P.S.: I think this discussion belongs to the address-policy-wg, not ncc-services-wg? Sorry for crossposting, remove the latter in any replies if i'm right. -- ========================================================================== = Sascha 'master' Lenz SLZ-RIPE slz(a)baycix.de = = NOC BayCIX GmbH = = http://www.noc.baycix.de/ * PGP public Key on demand * = ==========================================================================

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Re: [address-policy-wg] WG Charter
by Hans Petter Holen 31 Aug '03

31 Aug '03

> Hans Petter, > > I would also mention the role of the working group in > - co-ordinating policies with other RIRs > - address policy issues that have to do with IANA/ICANN What about: The Address Policy WG develops policies relating to the management and registration of Internet resources (currently IPv4, IPv6 and AS Numbers) by the RIPE NCC and its LIRs within the RIPE NCC service region. It also co-ordinates policies with the other RIR communities and liaises with the IANA and ICANN on address policy issues. The Address Policy WG meets three times a year at RIPE meetings and has an open (publicly archived) mailing list. Anyone with an interest in Internet numbering issues is welcome to observe, participate and contribute to the WG. -hph

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Fwd: selling ip:s? (kf)
by Katri 28 Aug '03

28 Aug '03

>Hello, I would like rise the question about selling ip-addresses... > >Let me present two exampled: >1. ISP A has offeres adls that includes static 1 ip-address, but if the >customer needs more ip:s > they will apply for this and pay a sum of X krona per ip-adress they > receive. > ISP B also offeres adsl that inclued 1 ip-address, and when the > customer needs more ip:s > they will have to change the service in order to receive more ip:s, > since the adsl service is > only offered with 1 ip-address and approved from RIPE NCC to be done > in this way. > How should ISP B compare and offer the same amount of ip-addresses > without "getting > into trouble"? > >2. ISP A has a customer who has received /24 from which they share out >addresses > and their customers can receive more addresses for a sum of X krona. > > I understand that we are not allowed to sel our ip-addresses but what > about > our customers customer? Is there anything preventing this from > happening and > is there something documented? > >Regards Katri >Tele2/Swipnet IP Registry >Local Internet Registry >__________________________________________________________ > >Tele2/SWIPnet Tel: 08 5626 40 08 >Box 62 Fax: 08 5626 42 10 >164 94 Kista Email: ip(a)swip.net >SWIP-RIPE SWIPNET-LIR-MNT >__________________________________________________________

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Re: [address-policy-wg] Summary of the PI Task Force's recent discussions
by Wilfried Woeber, UniVie/ACOnet 26 Aug '03

26 Aug '03

>Hay, > >On Thu, Aug 21, 2003 at 02:42:05AM +0200, Daniel Roesen wrote: >> On Mon, Aug 11, 2003 at 08:19:46AM +0200, leo vegoda wrote: >> > Below is a summary of the recent discussions on the PI TF mailing list. >> >> As the pi-tf mailing list seems to have been closed (at least I'm unable >> to subscribe - pi-tf-request(a)ripe.net bounces as unknown), I guess >> further discussion should take place here (which makes some sense). > >Closed, yes. I don't think so, pls. see below. Wilfried. ______________________________________________________________________ From: Mally Mclane <mally(a)ripe.net> To: pi-tf(a)ripe.net Subject: [pi-tf] This list has moved to mailman Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 09:26:26 +0200 Dear Colleagues, We have moved this list to mailman, in an attempt to cut down on the spam that was entering it. The list will function exactly as before, and the archives will still be available in the same space. You can edit your personal options at: http://www.ripe.net/mailman/listinfo/pi-tf If you notice any oddities, please contact <ops(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Mally Mclane RIPE NCC - Operations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Summary of the PI Task Force's recent discussions
by leo vegoda 26 Aug '03

26 Aug '03

Dear Colleagues, Below is a summary of the recent discussions on the PI TF mailing list. The policy for portable address space is on the draft agenda for the Address Policy WG's session at RIPE 46 on 3 September. Kind regards, -- leo vegoda RIPE NCC Registration Services Manager A summary of the PI TF's initial discussions was agreed and posted to the <lir-wg(a)ripe.net> mailing list on 6 May 2003. It can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail-archives/lir-wg/2003/msg00265.html Gert Döring presented on the discussion at the RIPE 45 LIR WG session. His slides can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-45/presentations/ripe45-lir-pi-tf. pdf At RIPE 45 there was an agreement that the Task Force should continue its work. There was also an agreement that the PI policy is tied to the qualifying criteria for an initial IPv4 allocation. Discussion focused around a straw-man proposal to make four related policy changes. The proposed changes are outlines below along with a summary of comments received on them. 1. Reduce the minimum allocation size from /20 to /21 - There was some support for this point. There were requests for /21 allocations to come from a new and separately identified address blocks. 2. Remove the requirement to show an immediate need for 25% of the allocated address space (a /23 in this case) - There was no objection to this point. It was pointed out that with a lower barrier to entry the overhead of checking each requester is ready to use 512 IP addresses straight away would be unlikely to be equal to the value of the work. 3. No longer assign PI (Portable) address space to End Users - There some support for to this point. The issue of Root DNS Servers was raised but it was noted that all Root DNS Servers operating in this region already have address assignments. 4. End Users requiring a portable address block could become an LIR and receive a /21 allocation. - There was some support for this point. The costs of operating an LIR were raised as an issue. It was also noted that everyone may become an LIR. There is no barrier to membership of the RIPE NCC. There was a suggestion for a one-time service fee. There were also some additional comments: It was noted that if the policy allows for address allocations based on other criteria than prior demonstrated need some providers may filter those allocations. It was also noted that the RIPE NCC cannot provide any guarantee as to whether address space will or will not be routed of filtered by network operators. Some statistics were requested and provided for the first half of 2003: ASN assignments: 599 Allocation: 377 PI Assignments: 408 Number of /20s allocated per month for the same period: 200301 7 200302 20 200303 14 200304 16 200305 35 200306 24 Finally, it was noted that there is a requirement for globally unique addresses that will not be routed on the Internet.

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Re: [address-policy-wg] Transferring InterNIC space from ARIN Database to other RIR datab ases
by Niall O'Reilly 20 Aug '03

20 Aug '03

On Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003, at 22:42 Europe/Dublin, Hans Petter Holen wrote: > Hmm, we did form a special task force for this matter to work with the > RIPE NCC with the process etc. (References in Leos message) > > As chair of this working group I would really like to know what more we > can do to interact more closesly with the community - please feel free > to > suggest to the list or approach me personally with suggestions ! Hans Petter, Thanks for your encouraging words. I've been away for a couple of weeks and am still mining the e-mail mountain. During second half of July, I've had some off-list exchange with Leo, and found him really eager to be helpful. I still have some sense of the "blind man and elephant" problem, in both directions. As I'm not involved in a LIR, I missed the formation of the task force. In addition, I couldn't travel to Barcelona. In any case, a TF involving LIR-WG and RIPE-NCC is likely (as seems FWIS to be actually the case) to focus on managing the production line rather than on managing customer expectations. It's worth bearing in mind that ERX customers are likely, for the same historical reasons by which they have become ERX customers, to be involved directly with the RIR rather than via their ISP as LIR. [ Hmm, the emergence of the Address Policy WG seems to be just what I needed. ] It seems to me that a useful view of the ERX project and its progress would be a set of graphs derived from a table like the one below; needless to say, my numbers can't be related to reality except by co-incidence. Reporting Period (Month or Qtr) 2003.01 2003.02 ... Estimated work (contact count) 8000 8251 ... (estimate may evolve) Estimated work (network count) 215 216 ... Completed work (contact count) 0 57 ... Completed work (network count) 0 16 ... The graphic would show clearly, for two different measures of the work involved, both the estimated and (cumulative) completed work at each reporting instant. The gap between the estimated and completed work would show how much was left to be done. Hopefully, the curves would converge! I haven't been able to find such a simple overview in the material I've located on the web, or in the nice Member Update which Leo has kindly had sent to me. I think presentation of this kind of information would help customers anticipate ERX progress in the foreseeable, rather than indefinite, future. It would also be useful to know in what order the different /8 blocks are to be dealt with, what criteria have led to choosing this order, and how soon each /8 is expected to be finished, at least as planned at present. I expect that the plan may evolve in the light of experience, and that some blocks of space will prove more troublesome than others. There may be scope for taking advantage of the usual 80/20 result/effort ratio. I expect that the information I would like to see presented must already be in use to manage the project, and so should not require significant extra effort to prepare. It's probably a good idea for me to say that I'm just looking for information, not trying to paint anyone into a corner. [ As you can probably guess, I'm really only interested in 137.43/16, 8-) ] I hope these suggestions help. I expect to come to Amsterdam for the first week in September, and look forward to seeing some nice graphs! Best regards, Niall O'Reilly PS. FWIS: From where I sit.

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Re: [address-policy-wg] IP Addressing policy on personal contact info (kf)
by Michael.Dillon＠radianz.com 20 Aug '03

20 Aug '03

>and I would like to discuss on how we should do with personal contact >information in the RIPE db. The db should only contain the contact information of people who are ready, willing and able to communicate regarding network issues and who are able to act on that communication. This means that much of the existing contact information in the db would disappear and LIRs would formally have the responsibility of relaying communications to their downstream networks. Some of these downstream networks MAY still be in the db but the network contacts MUST agree to be listed and MUST agree to be ready, willing and able to communicate regarding network issue and MUST be able to act on that communication. This would clean most of the useless garbage out of the db, solve the privacy issues, and focus the LIR's attention on the true purpose of the db. The RIPE db is not a general purpose telephone book, it is a contact directory for a specific purpose which is required by TCP/IP internetworking activity. There is no point in including contact data for people who are not ready, willing and able to communicate or who are not able to take any action. RIPE has a direct relationship with LIRs so there is the possibility to force them to have someone who is ready, willing and able to communicate and able to take action. Some LIRs may choose to force their customers to also provide such a contact person, but there is nothing wrong if an LIR chooses to be the direct contact for all of their customers. --Michael Dillon

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Draft agenda Address Policy Working Group RIPE 46
by Hans Petter Holen 19 Aug '03

19 Aug '03

Dear WG; Here are some items for a draft agenda, please send me comments as soon as possible; - wg-charter - policy process - PI policy - initial IPv4 allocation size - RIR- IANA relationship and procedures - RIPE-152 Charging by local registries - Final revised IPv4 policy

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Re: [address-policy-wg] Re: ICANN vs RIPE NCC, was Re: Summary of the PI ......
by Bovio＠aol.com 19 Aug '03

19 Aug '03

In a message dated 11/08/03 17:51:19 W. Europe Daylight Time, daniel.karrenberg(a)ripe.net writes: > I have not stopped listening to concrete ideas about improving the RIPE > NCC. > > I am still here at the RIPE NCC working and listening. Of course the > bureaucratic developments you sneer at *do* happen to some degree. This > is inevitable and both you and I know it. The ability of individuals > like you and me to influence things immediately and directly is reduced. > Of course I personally I do not agree with all things the RIRs do and > more often I do not agree with *how* things are done. > > What seems to divide us is that I still work to improve the 'least of > all evils' structure and you sneer at it providing no alternative. > I would hope that more people will chose the former instead of the latter. > I also hope that people still see the relative mertis and the > differences in legitimacy that exist between the various organisations. > Sneering at the RIPE NCC without suggesting either alternatives or > improvements does not help. > I stand 100% with Daniel here. I can't speak for the others RIRs but I strongly believe the RIPE-NCC has made significant efforts in the recent past to listen to its membership, streamline procedures, and positively react to constructive criticism. There is more work to do, no doubt about it, but I can't see how flaming on mailing lists helps. Whomever has concrete ideas: I propose we move this discussion to the ncc-services-wg list/group, that was created exactly for this purpose. Daniele

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Web archive of PI Task Force now available
by RIPE NCC WebMaster 18 Aug '03

18 Aug '03

Dear Colleagues, As requested, the RIPE NCC has made the discussions of the PI Task Force available as a web archive. You can find the archive at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail-archives/pi-tf/ The PI Task Force was established by the LIR WG at RIPE 44. Its purpose is to review the policy for Provider Independent (PI) address space. Regards, RIPE NCC Webmaster www.ripe.net ==================

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