RIPE Database Training Course Outline

After this course you will:

• Understand the function, scope and importance of the RIPE Database.
• Understand how to query the RIPE Database in order to get the exact information you need.
• Understand how to update your objects in the RIPE Database. Understand how the protection mechanisms work in the RIPE Database.
• Understand how hierarchical authorisation works for the creation of more specific inetnum objects and domain objects.
• Understand how to request and document your reverse delegation using the RIPE Database.
• Understand how to use the RIPE Database related widgets of RIPEstat.

Who should attend:

You should attend this training course if you are part of the staff of a Local Internet Registry (LIR) in the RIPE NCC service region.

Course contents:

1. The RIPE Database Basics
2. Querying the RIPE Database
3. Querying with Flags
4. Retrieving the Correct Contact Information
5. Database Protection Mechanisms
6. Hierarchical Authorisation
7. Reverse Delegation
8. LIR Portal , RIPEstat and RIPE Database Tools

This course doesn’t cover:

• The basics of routing, or any technical routing topics
• How to receive IP addresses from the RIPE NCC
• How to operate a Local Internet Registry (LIR)

The methodology:

• The RIPE Database Training Course is based on hands-on practical exercises and demonstrations. Throughout the day, various exercises and demonstrations will get you familiar with the RIPE Database and allow you to practice your newly learned skills.
• At the course, we hand out a USB stick containing the course material and a printed version of the slides.

The material you need to bring:

Please bring your laptop. This course is based on interactive exercises via a web browser. Your laptop should:

• Be able to connect to a wireless network
• Have a web browser installed

Registration:

You can register as follows:

• Complete the application form through the LIR Portal.