Replying to my own post here... Thanks for the suggestions I received directly, off-list. I published two more documents: Querying the RIPE Database, outlining the basics, the different query methods, Global Resource Service and using flags: https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/support/querying-the-ripe-databa... And, for the first time ever, the business rules that we enforce when creating, updating and deleting objects: https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/support/the-ripe-database-busine... Cheers, Alex
On 2 Oct 2015, at 15:16, Alex Band <alexb@ripe.net> wrote:
Dear working group,
I have an ongoing project to write RIPE Database documentation that is clear and readable, focussing on achieving your goal and offer best practices. I've got a bit of a collection going now:
Setting up maintainers and hierarchical authorisation: https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/support/security/maintainers
The different authentication methods for the RIPE Database: https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/support/security/protecting-data
Configuring Reverse DNS: https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/support/configuring-reverse-dns
Managing route objects in the IRR: https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/support/managing-route-objects-i...
I'd really like feedback from you, the users of the RIPE Database, to understand how usable it is and what needs clarifications, diagrams, examples, corrections or additions. I'd also love to hear which topic I should cover next.
Thanks, and have a good weekend!
-Alex