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2007-06: New Policy Proposal (Global Policy for the Allocationof the Remaining IPv4 Address Space)
by Alex Le Heux 03 Aug '07

03 Aug '07

PDP Number: 2007-06 Global Policy for the Allocation of the Remaining IPv4 Address Space Dear Colleagues, A new RIPE Policy has been proposed and is now available for discussion. This policy describes the process for the allocation of the remaining IPv4 space from IANA to the RIRs. When a minimum amount of available space is reached, an identical number of IPv4 allocation units (/8s) will be allocated from IANA to each RIR, replacing the current IPv4 allocation policy. You can find the full proposal at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/policies/proposals/2007-06.html We encourage you to review this proposal and send your comments to <address-policy-wg(a)ripe.net> before 27 August 2007. Best regards, Alex Le Heux RIPE NCC Policy Implementation Co-ordinator

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New IPv4 blocks allocated to RIPE NCC
by Alex Le Heux 31 Jul '07

31 Jul '07

[Apologies for duplicate mails] Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC received the IPv4 address ranges 94/8 and 95/8 from the IANA in July 2007. We will begin allocating from these ranges in the near future. The minimum allocation size from these two /8s has been set at /21. You may wish to adjust any filters you have in place accordingly. More information on the IP space administered by the RIPE NCC can be found at: https://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-ncc-managed-address-space.html Please also note that two "pilot" prefixes are being announced from each /8. These prefixes are: 95.192.0.0/16 95.255.248.0/21 They all originate in AS12654. The following pingable addresses are available in these blocks: 95.192.0.1 95.255.248.1 More information on this "pilot" activity is available in the document "De-Bogonising New Address Blocks", which can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-351.html Best regards, Alex Le Heux RIPE NCC Policy Implementation Co-ordinator

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LLUIS PONT GASAU/CAIXA01 es troba fora de l'oficina.
by lpont＠lacaixa.es 31 Jul '07

31 Jul '07

Estaré ausente de la oficina desde el 30/07/2007 y no volveré hasta el 15/08/2007. Estaré fora de l'oficina des del 30/07/2007 fins el 15/08/2007. Per temes urgents, contacteu si us plau amb l'Elisabet Moliner (934047037). Gràcies.

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2006-02 Implementation: IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy
by Alex Le Heux 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

[Apologies for duplicate emails] Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the policy proposed in 2006-02 "IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy" has been implemented. The RIPE NCC is now ready to accept requests for IPv6 address space under the new policy. The archived proposal can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/policies/proposals/2006-02.html The updated "IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy" is available at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-412.html The following RIPE documents have also been updated to reflect this policy implementation: Supporting Notes for the IPv6 First Allocation Request Form http://ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-413.html IPv6 First Allocation Request Form http://ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-414.html Best regards, Alex Le Heux RIPE NCC Policy Implementation Co-ordinator

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IPv6 PI policy implemented
by Ernest Byaruhanga (AfriNIC) 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

Dear Colleagues, Please note that AfriNC has implemented the following policy: "IPv6 Provider Independent (PI) Assignment for End-Sites" http://www.afrinic.net/docs/policies/afpol-v6200701.htm We have consequently as of today started making /48 PI assignments from the following block: 2001:43f8::/29 You may need to adjust any filters in place accordingly. For more information, please see: http://www.afrinic.net/Registration/afsup-ipv6pi-assignments.htm Regards, Ernest AfriNIC

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2007-04 Last Call for Comments (IANA Policy for Allocation of ASN Blocks to RIRs)
by Filiz Yilmaz 17 Jul '07

17 Jul '07

PDP Number: 2007-04 IANA Policy for Allocation of ASN Blocks to RIRs Dear Colleagues The proposal described in 2007-04 is now at its Concluding Phase. This proposal is to have a global policy for the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) to receive blocks of Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) from the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). You can find the full proposal at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/policies/proposals/2007-04.html Please e-mail any final comments about this proposal to address-policy-wg(a)ripe.net before 14 August 2007. Regards Filiz Yilmaz RIPE NCC Policy Development Officer

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2007-05 Discussion Period extended until 13 August 2007 (IPv6 ULA-Central)
by Filiz Yilmaz 16 Jul '07

16 Jul '07

PDP Number: 2007-05 IPv6 ULA-Central Dear Colleagues The Discussion Period for the proposal described in 2007-05 has been extended until 13 August 2007. This policy is intended to allow the assignment of IPv6 blocks within the so-called 'Centrally Assigned Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses' to organisations or individuals requiring it. You can find the full proposal at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/policies/proposals/2007-05.html We encourage you to review this policy proposal and send your comments to <address-policy(a)ripe.net>. Regards Filiz Yilmaz RIPE NCC Policy Development Officer

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2006-02 Proposal Accepted (IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy)
by Filiz Yilmaz 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

PDP Number: 2006-02 IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy Dear Colleagues, Consensus has been reached on the proposal described in 2006-02 and it is accepted by the RIPE community. This proposal is to change the IPv6 Initial Allocation criteria and the End Site definition in the "IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy". You can find the full proposal at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/policies/proposals/2006-02.html We will implement this new policy in approximately three weeks and notify you when it becomes effective. Thank you for your input. Regards, Filiz Yilmaz RIPE NCC Policy Development Officer

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2006-02 Last Call for Comments (IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy)
by Filiz Yilmaz 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

PDP Number: 2006-02 IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy Dear Colleagues The proposal described in 2006-02 is now at its Concluding Phase. This proposal is to change the IPv6 Initial Allocation criteria and the End Site definition in the "IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy". You can find the full proposal at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/policies/proposals/2006-02.html Please e-mail any final comments about this proposal to address-policy-wg(a)ripe.net before 2 July 2007. Regards Filiz Yilmaz RIPE NCC Policy Development Officer

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How to get a IPv6 /32 the cheap way: go to AFRINIC
by Jeroen Massar 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

[*full rant mode*] My eye just fell on a very strange new allocation, apparently made under some new rules in the AFRINIC region which seem to be very wasteful and very out of sync with the rest of the world who are at least thinking a bit about address conservation instead of just blowing address space like there is no tomorrow: http://www.afrinic.net/docs/policies/afpol-v6200407-000.htm#5 details: 8<-------------- 5.1.1. Initial allocation criteria To qualify for an initial allocation of IPv6 address space, an organization must: a) be an LIR; b) not be an end site; c) show a detailed plan to provide IPv6 connectivity to organizations in the AfriNIC region. d) show a reasonable plan for making /48 IPv6 assignments to end sites in the AfriNIC region within twelve months. The LIR should also plan to announce the allocation as a single aggregated block in the inter-domain routing system within twelve months. 5.1.2. Initial allocation size Organizations that meet the initial allocation criteria are eligible to receive a minimum allocation of /32. ---------------------------------------------->8 Wow, so you make a new 'company' in 911 land and say "I am going to allocate a single /48" and you get a FULL /32 even when you will never ever ever use it or even are going to think about using it? The first "organization" which is using this to waste space seems to be: inet6num: 2001:42d0::/32 netname: AfriNIC-IPv6-1 descr: AfriNIC descr: RIR country: MU Gee, the RIR itself. How many people are using the AFRINIC network? 10-50? Are they really *ever* going to need more than a /48? Are they ever going to have a need for 65536 of those /48's? Really this is just a waste of address space. Yes there is "enough", but being sooo obviously wasteful just to be able to have a nice slot in the routing tables is a bit over done. I hope that the other regions take this in mind too when (re)considering their address policies. Giving out /48's or even a /40 to an organization that is in-effect an end-site I can understand, especially when they can justify the need for that amount of address space. But giving /32's to every single endsite that simply asks for it is very very very far fetched. They will not even ever fill up a /40 of address space even if they would have two sites (read: offices) in every country in Africa, let alone 65536 sites. Such a waste. Funnily later in the above document they point to HD ratios. What point is that when the waste is already happened? RIR's should be giving out address space based on "need" and that need must justified, giving out /32's as "those fit in the routing slots" is a really really bad idea. In short: if you want a nice /32 without issues: setup a small shop in Africa and presto! Greets, Jeroen

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