1. Experience of working with APNIC TWNIC Chia-Nan Hsieh

2. Training Period July 2 nd (Tue) to August 3 rd (Fri) 23 work days + 1 day out

3. Technical Background Knowledge of computer & data network B.S. in non-IT field & M.S. in IT & M.S. in Telecom 3+ years in LAN administration and 2+ years in Programming TWNIC experience New member, Joined on June.4 2001 Had received basic hostmaster training from IP Dept. Manager The role of TWNIC in global and domestic Internet societies Knowledge of TWNIC policies and procedures on managing resource requests

4. Objectives 1.To gain knowledge on efficient IP resource management In charge of IP resource requests from TWNIC members Helping the Internet society to conserve and aggregate IP addresses 2. To be familiar with APNIC allocation policies and procedures Minimizing the difference between TWNIC and APNIC on request evaluation Shortening future request iteration

5. Training Environment Large office space, quiet, good location Nice people Feel comfortable while working

6. Week 1-2.5 HM Introduction – by all hostmasters APNIC website Membership procedure, questionnaire HM tools (Unix and Windows) HM Demonstrations  Very helpful to settling into the HM work  Self-reading  APNIC policies (APNIC-076 … )  RFCs (2050, 1930, 1918)  HM training guide

7. Week 1-2.5 (Cont.)  Individual training - by Training Manager  Internet Registry Policy  Requests (ISP, Second Opinion, AS)  APNIC Database  In-addr.arpa Delegation  Ipv6 Overview  Advance ISP Address request  Very effective for building fundamental HM knowledge base  Excellent quality

8. Week 2.5-5 Hands-on and consultation - by Senior IRAs Started from second-opinion, ASN, then ISP requests. Feedbacks obtained from experienced IRAs  Very useful as I got different valuable inputs and opinions which broadened my knowledge  Had no opportunity to deal with NIR request <- Time constraint Assistance from Hms from time to time - by all hostmasters Instant solution to my questions and problem on member requests

9. Workload Week 2.5-3: Slightly too light simple 2 nd opinion and AS requests Week 4: A little heavy more and harder requests to deal with Week 5: No much work finishing up ongoing requests  Probably can be more balanced <- Time constraint

10. Suggestions Training materials Could be provided earlier Longer training period Better longer than 5 weeks Consistency of Documentations New form and old form More stable network Due to server upgrade

11. Objectives met? To gain knowledge on efficient IP resource management YES! To be familiar with APNIC allocation policies and procedures YES!

12. Cost of living in Brisbane Hotel room (4star): $125-150/night Transportation: $14.5/week Foods: $5-20/meal Cappuccino: $3/cup Beer: $5-10 Movie ticket: $12

13. Activities & Meetings Tea party (Staff change) – 1 hr BBQ (Monthly) – 2 hr Day out (Twice a year) – 1 day All staff meeting (Monthly) – 2 hr HM meeting (Weekly) - 1-2 hr  Good opportunities to socialize and understand how APNIC runs its business

14. Overall Excellent !! I got more than I expected.

15. THANK YOU, APNIC!