16 Aug
2014
16 Aug
'14
2:09 p.m.
On 16/08/2014 12:31, Job Snijders wrote:
A new AS Number should only be assigned when the End User expresses a need that cannot be satisfied with an existing AS Number. RIPE NCC will record, but not evaluate this need.
This is an excellent idea. I have a legitimate operational need for a large number of autonomous system numbers - slightly less than 2^32. The rest of the internet will be left with a couple of thousand which should do for the rest of time, assuming that they're handled sparingly. Anyways, people can use the private assignment range if they're stuck. The RIPE NCC can record my need and keep it confidential. So count this as definite support for the proposal as it stands. Nick