Tutorials
IRR - Practical use of RPSL and IRR tools
APNIC implemented a fully operational Internet Routing Registry on 17 December 2002. The APNIC Routing Registry which is now fully integrated in the existing APNIC Whois Database is available to all APNIC members. This tutorial provides an introduction to the functionality and features of the APNIC Routing Registry. It will give a short description of the APNIC Whois Database and its objects. The RPSL syntax will be discussed in more detail and case studies will be shown to illustrate how to describe various routing policies.
Topics
- Introduction to the IRR
- What is a Routing Registry?
- The APNIC Whois Database
- What objects are there in the APNIC Whois Database?
- How do I update the database and how do I protect my objects?
- Routing Policy
- Why define a routing policy?
- How do I describe my routing policy?
- APNIC Routing Registry
- What are the services provided through the APNIC Routing Registry?
Intended audience
The tutorial is aimed at people who are already familiar with the APNIC Whois Database and want to learn more about the APNIC Routing Registry. A basic understanding of BGP routing and the APNIC Whois Database is assumed.
This tutorial is followed by a more hands-on tutorial provided by Andy Linton which will describe the practical advantages of using an Internet Routing Registry.
Tutors
- Champika Wijayatunga, Senior Training Specialist
- Nurani Nimpuno, Training Development Officer
