Hostcount++

The RIPE NCC is currently building enhancements to its Hostcount service. Once it is completed, Hostcount++ will run as a beta service parallel to Hostcount and will eventually replace it.

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Hostcount++:

• Uses more data sources to increase data quality, precision and reliability
• Has more consistent timestamps
• Addresses connectivity problems with certain hosts
• Takes into account the increasing number of domains
• Protects the privacy of domain holders
• Presents more user-friendly data
• Does not make raw data available

More information about Hostcount++:

RIPE 52 Hostcount++ Progress Report (PDF)
RIPE 50 Reimplementation of the Hostcount Project (PDF)

Full details of the Hostcount++ service can be found in the Hostcount++ proposal

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