August 2007 - ncc-announce - mailman.ripe.net

RIPE NCC Maintenance on Wednesday 5 September at 1730hrs UTC
by Mark Guz 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails.] Dear Colleagues, On Wednesday, 5 September 2007, from 17:30 - 19:30 (UTC), the RIPE NCC will perform planned network maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions about this maintenance, please send an e-mail to: ops(a)ripe.net. Regards, Mark Guz Senior Engineer Operations Department RIPE NCC http://www.ripe.net

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Re: RIPE NCC Scheduled Network Maintenance - Tuesday, 28th August 2007
by James Aldridge 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

--On 23 August 2007 16:59:31 +0200 James Aldridge <james(a)ripe.net> wrote: > The RIPE NCC will perform planned network maintenance work on Tuesday, > 28th August 2007 between 17:00 and 18:00 (UTC). This work has been completed successfully. Regards, James -- James Aldridge, Senior Systems & Network Engineer, RIPE NCC Tel: +31 20 535 4444 / Fax: +31 20 535 4445

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RIPE 55: Reminder to register
by RIPE Meeting 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails.] Dear Colleagues, RIPE 55 will be held from 22-26 October 2007 at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. REGISTRATION ============ You can register online for RIPE 55 at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=47 MEETING FEE =========== The registration fee for the meeting is EUR 400. This covers the full RIPE Meeting week. You will receive a EUR 50 discount if your payment is received before 08:00 (UTC) on Friday, 19 October 2007. DAY TICKETS =========== Day tickets are also available online and cost EUR 125 per day. FREE TICKETS ============ If you are a *new* Local Internet Registry (LIR), you will receive *two* free RIPE Meeting tickets as part of your membership. You can find out more about how to use your RIPE Meeting tickets at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/new-lir.html MEETING PLAN ============ The RIPE 55 Meeting Plan is available at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-55/meeting-plan.html Suggestions and proposals for presentations are welcome. They can be sent to <meeting(a)ripe.net> or to the relevant RIPE Working Group mailing lists: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/maillists/index.html HOTEL ACCOMMODATION =================== RIPE 55 attendees who want to stay at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky can take advantage of a reduced room rate. You can find more information and the online hotel booking form at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-55/venue.html TRAVEL VISA FOR THE NETHERLANDS =============================== If you require a visa to enter the Netherlands, please request one as soon as possible. We are happy to provide you with an invitation letter upon request after you have completed the meeting registration. BECOME A SPONSOR ================ If you would like to be a sponsor during RIPE 55, there are still three sponsor options available. You can sponsor: - RIPE 55 Dinner Entertainment - RIPE 55 Webcasting - RIPE 55 Terminal Room For more information about becoming a sponsor, please see: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/sponsorship.html FURTHER INFORMATION =================== For more information about RIPE 55, please see: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-55/index.html If you have any further questions, please contact <meeting(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Sandra Gijzen RIPE NCC

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New E-Learning Module: The RIPE Policy Development Process
by Rumy Kanis 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of the latest module on the RIPE NCC E-Learning Centre: - The RIPE Policy Development Process This module explains how the process works and how you can take part in it. Once you have completed the module you will know how to: - Propose a new policy - Propose a change to an existing policy - Monitor policy discussions - Participate in policy discussions The RIPE NCC E-Learning Centre is a free-of-charge service available to everyone, and it can be found at: https://e-learning.ripe.net If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at <e-learning(a)ripe.net>. Happy Learning, Rumy Kanis Training Services Manager RIPE NCC

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Updating ORGANISATION objects in the RIPE Database
by Trudy Prins 27 Aug '07

27 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, As announced last week, RIPE NCC will perform an upgrade on the LIR Portal software and internal software on Wednesday, 29 August 2007. If your ORGANISATION object is updated as part of this process, and the object contains a "notify:" attribute, you will receive an e-mail alerting you to the update. To verify or update your contact details, please log in to LIR Portal from Thursday, 30 August 2007. The reason for the upgrade is to implement a standardised format for contact details in the RIPE NCC internal registry database. The ORGANISATION objects in the RIPE Database will then be synchronised to reflect the updated contact details in the registry database. You may be notified if the ORGANISATION object relating to your organisation has been updated as part of this process. To verify or update your addresses, please log in to LIR Portal from Thursday, 30 August 2007. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to <sw-bugs(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Trudy Prins Business Applications Manager, RIPE NCC

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RIPE NCC Scheduled Network Maintenance - Tuesday, 28th August 2007
by James Aldridge 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC will perform planned network maintenance work on Tuesday, 28th August 2007 between 17:00 and 18:00 (UTC). We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to <ops(a)ripe.net>. Regards, James -- James Aldridge, Senior Systems & Network Engineer, RIPE NCC Tel: +31 20 535 4444 / Fax: +31 20 535 4445

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LIR Portal maintenance announcement
by Trudy Prins 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, Due to unforeseen complications, the LIR Portal software upgrade scheduled for Wednesday, 22 August has been delayed by one week. The upgrade will now take place on Wednesday, 29 August 2007 between 17:00 and 20:00 (UTC). The LIR Portal and related services, such as meeting and training registration and the New LIR web application, will be unavailable during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to <sw-bugs(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Trudy Prins Business Applications Manager, RIPE NCC

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Reminder: RIPE NCC Regional Meeting/MENOG 2, Doha, 19-21 November 2007
by Paul Rendek 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails.] Dear Colleagues, The next RIPE NCC Regional Meeting/MENOG 2 will be held from 19-21 November 2007 at the Sheraton Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar. The event is hosted by Qtel. RIPE NCC Regional Meetings enable the RIPE NCC to get direct feedback from members in the region. Presentations on region-specific issues play a central part in the meeting agenda. Attendees are also able to meet with RIPE NCC staff and the region's key industry players. For more information about regional meetings go to: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/ The Middle East Network Operators Group (MENOG) meetings offer network engineers and other network operators the opportunity to share their experience, knowledge and ideas for regional cooperation. For more information about MENOG, please see the new MENOG website at: http://www.menog.net/ This is the first time these meetings will be hosted back-to-back and we look forward to an event that will encourage discussion, cooperation and innovation in the region. Registration ------------ The event is free to attend, although you must register. You can register online at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=46 MENOG Presentations and Meeting Agenda -------------------------------------- The presentations at this meeting are based on what you think are the most important issues in your region. The agenda (see below) has several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local Internet community. We need your help to complete it. Please send your ideas for presentation to <menog(a)ripe.net>. The preliminary meeting agenda is available at: http://www.menog.net/meetings/menog2/agenda.php The agenda will be updated when presenters and topics are confirmed. Meeting Venue ------------- The event takes place in the Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort. More information is available at: http://www.sheraton-doha.com/ Regards, Paul Rendek Head of Member Services & Communications RIPE NCC

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Reminder: RIPE NCC Regional Meeting, Moscow, 2-3 October 2007
by Paul Rendek 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails.] Dear Colleagues, The next RIPE NCC Regional Meeting will be held from 2-3 October 2007 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in Moscow. Presentations on region-specific issues play a central part in the meeting agenda. Attendees will also be able to meet with RIPE NCC staff and the region's key industry players. Registration ------------ This meeting is free although you must register to attend. You can register online at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=44 Presentations and Meeting Agenda -------------------------------- The presentations at this meeting are based on what you think are the most important topics for your region. The agenda (see below) has several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local Internet community. We need your help to complete it. If you have ideas for presentations, please submit a proposal to <meeting(a)ripe.net>. Presentations can be given in English or Russian. Simultaneous translation between both languages is provided during the meeting. The preliminary meeting agenda is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/agenda.html The agenda will be updated when presenters and topics are confirmed. Meeting Venue ------------- RIPE NCC Regional Meeting attendees who would like to stay at the Marriott Grand Hotel can take advantage of a reduced room rate. For more information and the online reservation form, go to: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/venue.html Further Information ------------------- More information about the RIPE NCC Regional Meeting, Moscow is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/index.html If you have any questions, please e-mail <meeting(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Paul Rendek Head of Member Services & Communications RIPE NCC

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LIR Portal maintenance announcement
by Trudy Prins 17 Aug '07

17 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC will perform a software upgrade on Wednesday, 22 August 2007 between 17:00 and 20:00 (UTC). The LIR Portal and related services, such as meeting and training registration and the New LIR web application, will be unavailable during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to <sw-bugs(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Trudy Prins Business Applications Manager, RIPE NCC

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Announcement DNS for LIRs Training Courses
by RIPE NCC Training 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

------- [Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC Training Services Department invites you to register for one of our upcoming DNS for LIRs Training Courses: Date: Friday 14 September 2007 Time: 09:00-17:00 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands And Date: Friday 9 November 2007 Time: 09:00-17:00 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom And Date: Wednesday 20 February 2008 Time: 09:00-17:00 Location: Vienna, Austria Hosted by: Nic.at: http://www.nic.at/ The main objective of the DNS for LIRs Training Course is to provide LIRs with information about the different DNS related services the RIPE NCC has available for them. It covers reverse DNS procedures and checks, as well as giving information about DNS Monitoring (DNSMON), K-Root and anycasting. The course also covers DNSSEC and the specific procedures set up by the RIPE NCC to secure the in-addr.arpa zones. Please note that the DNS for LIRs course focuses on DNS services and procedures related to being an LIR. The course does: - NOT teach the basics of DNS - NOT describe how to receive Internet resources from the RIPE NCC - NOT describe fully how to operate a Local Internet Registry (LIR) The course is intended for technical staff of LIRs. It is assumed that all attendees are familiar with common DNS terminology and have a practical knowledge of operating DNS servers. The course is free of charge. We provide lunch and printed training materials. We do not cover any of your travel expenses or accommodation. We give all of our training courses in English. You can find more information about the course at: http://www.ripe.net/training/dns REGISTRATION: ============ To register for this course, please use the LIR Portal or complete the registration via our website on: http://www.ripe.net/cgi-bin/trainingform.pl.cgi If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at <training(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Rumy Kanis Training Services Manager RIPE NCC

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Announcement Routing Registry Training Courses
by RIPE NCC Training 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

------- [Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear Colleagues The RIPE NCC Training Services Department invites you to register for one of our upcoming Routing Registry Training Courses: Date: Friday 14 September 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Lisbon, Portugal AND Date: Friday 28 September 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia AND Date: Thursday 8 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom AND Date: Tuesday 13 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic AND Date: Friday 16 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands AND Date: Monday 3 December 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Barcelona, Spain Hosted by: CESCA: http://www.cesca.es/en/on/index.html AND Date: Friday 14 December 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Athens, Greece The main objective of the "Routing Registry Training Course" is to familiarise the LIRs with the features of the Routing Registry, while introducing the relevant tools and services of the RIPE NCC. The course also offers practical exercises. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS COVERED IN THE COURSE: - Routing Registry as a part of the RIPE Whois Database and the Internet Routing Registry (IRR) - Specifying routing policies using (RPSL) Routing Policy Specification Language and the RtConfig tool - IRRToolSet - Routing Information Service (RIS) - Routing Registry Consistency Check Project Please note that this is an advanced course. It will: - NOT teach the basics of routing - NOT teach the basics of RIPE Database operations - NOT describe how to receive Internet resources from the RIPE NCC - NOT describe how to operate a Local Internet Registry (LIR) The target audience of the course are technical staff of LIRs: e.g. network operators, engineers etc. This course is not intended for administrative or management staff (e.g. Hostmasters) . It is assumed that all attendees will be familiar with Border Gateway Protocol routing and with the RIPE Database (i.e. creating/modifying objects). This course is based on interactive exercises in a local network set-up. Please bring your laptops equipped with the following: - A working Ethernet card, - Three meters of Ethernet cable, - A secure connection client, - A web browser. Please be prepared to share your laptop (or at least allow another attendee to "look over your shoulder") if necessary. The course is free of charge. We provide lunch and printed training materials. We do not cover any of your travel expenses or accommodation. We give all of our training courses in English. You can find more information about the course at: http://www.ripe.net/training/rr/ How to register: --------------------- You can register up to two people from your LIR for each course. (If there are places left nearer the time of the course, you can register more people). To register for this course, you can either use the LIR Portal at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/training/course-list.html Or the online registration form on our website: http://www.ripe.net/cgi-bin/trainingform.pl.cgi If you have any questions, send an e-mail to <training(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Rumy Kanis Training Services Manager RIPE NCC

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Announcement RIPE NCC LIR Training Courses
by RIPE NCC Training 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

------- [Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC Training Services Department invites you to register for one of our upcoming LIR Training Courses: Date: Friday 21 September 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Skopje, Macedonia AND: Date: Thursday 27 September 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia AND: Date: Friday 28 September 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Prague, Czech Republic AND: Date: Friday 5 October 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Zagreb, Croatia AND: Date: Friday 12 October 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Hosted by: team(ix) http://www.teamix.de/ AND: Date: Friday 19 October 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands AND: Date: Friday 2 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Warsaw, Poland AND: Date: Wednesday 7 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom AND: Date: Friday 9 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Lyon, France AND: Date: Monday 12 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic AND: Date: Friday 16 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria AND: Date: Friday 23 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan AND: Date: Friday 30 November 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Barcelona, Spain Hosted by: CESCA: http://www.cesca.es/en/on/index.html AND: Date: Thursday 13 December 2007 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Athens, Greece The LIR Training Course explains the role of a Local Internet Registry (LIR) in the distribution of IP resources and development of policies. We also introduce attendees to the newest policies and procedures, explain terminology, and show how to efficiently communicate with us. The course is free of charge. We provide lunch and printed training materials. We do not cover any of your travel expenses or accommodation. We give all of our training courses in English. You can find more information about the course at: http://www.ripe.net/training/lir/ How to register: --------------------- The target audience of the LIR Training Course is employees of new LIRs, and new staff from established LIRs, who will deal with us as part of their regular work. You can register up to two people from your LIR for each course. (If there are places left nearer the time of the course, you can register more people). As we give out confidential information to attendees about their own LIR, only 'LIR contact persons' can register themselves for a course. LIR contact persons can also register other colleagues. To register for this course, you can either use the LIR Portal at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/training/course-list.html Or the online registration form on our website: http://www.ripe.net/cgi-bin/trainingform.pl.cgi If you have any questions, send an e-mail to <training(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Rumy Kanis Training Services Manager RIPE NCC

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Lir Portal software upgrade notifications
by Trudy Prins 14 Aug '07

14 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, On Monday, 13 August 2007 we performed a software upgrade that resulted in e-mail notifications about changes to objects in the RIPE Database. The reason for the upgrade was that in the old system registries could have multiple e-mail addresses and contact persons, but there was no logical connection between the two. In the new set-up, every registry has one generic e-mail address that also shows up in the RIPE Database ORGANISATION object. If your organisation was using more e-mail addresses, the first one was used for this. Additional e-mail addresses were matched to existing contacts, or in case they couldn't be matched, new contacts were made for them. This change was necessary for future development of our portal services and registry database. Please log in to LIR Portal if you want to verify or change your contact details. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to sw-bugs(a)ripe.net. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Regards, Trudy Prins Business Applications Manager, RIPE NCC

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LIR Portal software upgrade
by Trudy Prins 09 Aug '07

09 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC will perform a software upgrade on the LIR Portal between 17:00 and 20:00 (UTC), Monday, 13 August 2007. The LIR Portal and related services, such as meeting and training registration, will be unavailable during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to . Regards, Trudy Prins Business Applications Manager, RIPE NCC

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RIPE 55: Registration, Now Open
by RIPE Meeting 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration for the RIPE 55 Meeting is now open. RIPE 55 will be held from 22-26 October 2007 at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. REGISTRATION ============== You can register online for RIPE 55 at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=47 MEETING FEE =========== The registration fee for the meeting is EUR 400. This covers the full RIPE Meeting week. You will receive a EUR 50 discount if your payment is received before 10:00 (UTC+2) on Friday, 19 October 2007. DAY TICKETS =========== Day tickets are also available online and cost EUR 125 per day. FREE TICKETS ============ If you are a *new* Local Internet Registry (LIR), you will receive *two* free RIPE Meeting tickets as part of your membership. You can find out more about how to use your RIPE Meeting tickets at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/new-lir.html MEETING PLAN ============ The RIPE 55 Meeting Plan is available at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-55/meeting-plan.html Suggestions and proposals for presentations are welcome. They can be sent to <meeting(a)ripe.net> or to the relevant RIPE Working Group mailing lists: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/maillists/index.html HOTEL ACCOMMODATION =================== RIPE 55 attendees who want to stay at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky can take advantage of a reduced room rate. You can find more information and the online hotel booking form at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-55/venue.html TRAVEL VISA FOR THE NETHERLANDS =================================== If you require a visa to enter the Netherlands, please request one as soon as possible. We are happy to provide you with an invitation letter upon request after you have completed the meeting registration. FURTHER INFORMATION =================== For more information about RIPE 55, please see: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-55/index.html If you have any further questions, please contact <meeting(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Sandra Gijzen RIPE NCC

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Reminder: RIPE NCC Regional Meeting, Moscow, 2-3 October 2007
by Paul Rendek 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails.] Dear Colleagues, The next RIPE NCC Regional Meeting will be held from 2-3 October 2007 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in Moscow. Presentations on region-specific issues will play a central part in the meeting agenda and attendees will be able to meet with RIPE NCC staff and the region's key industry players. Visa ----- If you need a visa to enter Russia, you are urged to request an invitation letter as soon as possible. You can request your invitation letter by following the instructions at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/visa-info.html NOTE: If you do not request an invitation letter by 10 August 2007, it is unlikely that you will get a visa in time to attend this meeting. Registration ------------- This meeting is free to attend, although you must register. You can register online at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=44 Presentations and Meeting Agenda --------------------------------- The presentations at this meeting are based on what you think are the most important topics for your region. The agenda (see below) has several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local Internet community. We need your help to complete it. If you have any suggestions for topics that may be of interest to the region's local Internet community, please submit a proposal, in English, to <meeting(a)ripe.net>. During the meeting, presentations will be given in English and Russian. Simultaneous translation between both languages will be provided. The preliminary meeting agenda is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/agenda.html The agenda will be updated as soon as presenters and topics are confirmed. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION -------------------- RIPE NCC Regional Meeting attendees wishing to stay at the Marriott Grand Hotel can take advantage of a reduced room rate. For more information and the online reservation form, go to: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/venue.html Further Information -------------------- More information about the RIPE NCC Regional Meeting, Moscow is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/index.html If you have any questions, please e-mail <meeting(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Paul Rendek Head of External Relations & Communications RIPE NCC

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LIR Portal outage
by Trudy Prins 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, Due to an unforeseen problem, the LIR Portal was unavailable for approximately one hour this afternoon, between 14:30 and 15:30 (UTC). The issue has now been resolved and the LIR Portal is again accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions please send an e-mail to <trudy(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Trudy Prins Business Applications Manager, RIPE NCC

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