Hi, On 2003-08-25 14:58:47 +0200, Joao Damas wrote: [...]
Will the database enforce any restrictions on the assignment of org-types, so that new IANAs and new RIRs can't be created, with potential for introducing confusion?
Although this is not mentioned in the proposal, yes, the DB software will enforce restrictions. organisation objects with type IANA, RIR, NIR and LIR can only be created by the NCC.
Cool. One more question, though it is really not DB related in itself, but more policy: Will org objects be created when LIRs are created? If so, will existing LIRs automatically get an org object?
Yes, this is the idea. When organisation object is deployed, all LIRs will get an organisation object automatically (but the details must be worked out) and the new LIRs will get an organisation object as well, when they become an LIR (or, if already exists, their organisation object will be modified to have "LIR" in 'org-type:' attribute). Regards, -- Engin Gunduz RIPE NCC Database Group