30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Information Document 21-E ITU-T Study Group 2 May 2003 Question:1/2 Source:TSB Title:The RIR System (by Regional Internet Registries – APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC and RIPE NCC)

Prepared by Regional Internet Registries APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC and RIPE NCC

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Overview History & Evolution Structure IP Address Management Internet Number Resource Management Policy Development Internet Number Resource Status

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC

Pre 1992 RFC “The assignment of numbers is also handled by Jon. If you are developing a protocol or application that will require the use of a link, socket, port, protocol, or network number please contact Jon to receive a number assignment.”

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC 1992 RFC 1366 Geographic Allocations

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC 1993 RFC

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC 1996 RFC

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC 1997

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC 1998 ICANN / ASO MoU GAC 1999

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC 2002

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Emerging RIR

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC

Structure Not-For- Profit MembersMembership Fee for Services Open Financial Reporting Open to All Interested Parties Consists of Thousands –ISPs –Other Companies –Stakeholders Elect Executive Board Approve Activities

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Services Internet Number Resource Allocation Member Policy Development Discussion Lists Public Policy Meetings Publication of Policy Documents Meetings Elections Web Site Information Training IPv4 & IPv6 AS Numbers Whois Directory Internet Routing Registry Reverse DNS –In-addr.arpa –Ip6.arpa

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Activities ASO Support CoordinationOutreach ASO Secretariat ASO AC Support General Assembly Meetings and Presentations –Government representatives –Industry groups –IPv6 Forum Training Programs Registration Services Policy Documentation Engineering Outreach Presentations

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC

IP Addressing What is an IP Address? How is IP Address Space Managed?

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC What is an IP Address? A Number Used for Routing Not Dependent on Domain Name System A Finite Public Resource Not Owned IP Does Not Mean “Intellectual Property”

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC How is IP Address Space Managed Address Space Management Objectives Implementation of Policy

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Address Management Objectives ConservationRegistrationAggregation Efficient Use of Resources Allocation Based on Need Limit Routing Table Growth Support Provider-Based Routing Policies Ensure Uniqueness Trouble Shooting

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Policy Implementation [ Industry Self-Regulation ] RIR Staffs –Publish Policy Documents –Publish Procedure Documents –Implement Policy ISP/LIR –Develop Internal Procedures –Implement Policy

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC

How is IP Address Policy Developed? According to Policy Development Principles In a Cyclical Manner

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Transparent –Mail List Archives –Minutes Policy Fora RIR Boards Policy Development Principles Open –Anyone Can Participate –Policy Fora –Mail Lists Documented –Formal Policy Documents –Implementation Procedures Developed Bottom- Up –Internet Community –Stakeholders –Technology Changes –IETF

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Policy Development Cycle Need Discuss Consensus Implement Evaluate Technology Changes Industry Requirements Lists Open Policy Meetings Structured Assessment Process Put Into Practice Staff ISP/LIR Effect on Industry Interaction with Technolgy

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Upcoming Public Policy Meetings ARIN (2 per year) October ** ARIN XII – Chicago, IL, US LACNIC (2 per year) November ** LACNIC V – Havana, Cuba RIPE NCC (3 per year) 12 – 16 May ** RIPE 45 – Barcelona, Spain APNIC (2 per year) 19 – 22 Aug ** APNIC 16 – Seoul, South Korea

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC

IPv4 Address Space Status (/8 Blocks)

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC IPv4 Allocations from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs Yearly Comparison

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC IPv4 Allocations from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs Four-Year Cumulative Total (1999 – 2002)

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC AS Number Status

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC ASN Assignments from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs Yearly Comparison

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC ASN Assignments from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs Four-Year Cumulative Total (1999 – 2002)

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Total ASN Assignments from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs By Country

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC IPv6 Allocations from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs Yearly Comparison

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC IPv6 Allocations from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs Four-Year Cumulative Total (1999 – 2002)

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Total IPv6 Allocations from RIRs to LIRs/ISPs By Country

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Links to RIR Statistics Raw Data/Historical RIR Allocations: RIR Stats:

30 April 2003 ITU SG2, Geneva, Switzerland Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Prepared by Regional Internet Registries APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC and RIPE NCC