Presentation Abstracts & Downloads

Title: Introduction to RIPE / RIPE NCC | Download This Presentation (318KB)
Speaker: Axel Pawlik (RIPE NCC)

Abstract: RIPE stands for 'Réseaux IP Européens', or European IP Networks. Started in 1989, RIPE is a forum where Internet Service Providers and others interested in the advancement of the Internet meet to discuss and work on problems common to all. In this session, we will present a short history of RIPE, describe how RIPE is organised, and discuss some of the current work in progress.

The RIPE NCC is an independent and not-for-profit membership organisation that supports about 4,000 members in more than 65 countries. This presentation describes how the activities and services of the RIPE NCC are defined, discussed, evaluated and performed in an open manner.

Title: RIPE NCC Activities & Services Update | Download This Presentation (359 KB)
Speaker: Axel Pawlik (RIPE NCC)

Abstract: This presentation will give an overview of RIPE NCC activities including membership services, coordination activities and information services.

Title: Technical Services Update | Download This Presentation (1.5 MB)
Speaker: Andrei Robachevsky (RIPE NCC)

Abstract: The RIPE NCC offers a rich portfolio of technical services for the benefit of the Internet community. This portfolio consists of RIPE Database services, DNS services (such as reverse DNS and K-root) and information services. In this talk, there will be a brief overview of these services. These services are available to RIPE NCC members, often at no additional cost.

Title: Statistical and Policy Update | Download This Presentation (338 KB)
Speaker: Filiz Yilmaz (RIPE NCC)

Abstract: This presentation will give a brief update on resource and service statistics, before moving on to an update of active and recent policy discussions in the RIPE community. It will conclude with an update showing active and recent policy discussions in all five Regional Internet Registry regions.

RIPE NCC Service Region Internet Resource Statistics (PDF File 544 KB)

Title: Certification Report | Download This Presentation (197 KB)
Speaker: Axel Pawlik (RIPE NCC)

Abstract: Axel will give an overview of what certification of IP number resources is, and why the RIPE NCC is working towards it. There will be an overview of what work has been completed so far, and what still needs to be done.

Title: Model for de-regulating Telecoms (Saudi Arabia) | Download This Presentation (453 KB)
Speaker: Fahad AlShirawi (2connect)

Title: WiFi Mesh Technology | View This Presentation | Download This Presentation (1.1 MB)
Speaker: Henry Gastall

Title: BGP Best Practices | Download This Presentation (287 KB)
Speaker: Philip Smith (CISCO)

Abstract: The presentation covers BGP Best Practice techniques, including secure BGP templates, aggregation, and announcing and receiving prefixes. It also reviews some of the newer features available for service providers.

Title: SANOG : South Asian Network Operators Group | Download This Presentation (177 KB)
Speaker: Gaurab Raj Upadhaya (SANOG, PCH)

Abstract: This presentation talks about the origin and history of the South Asian Network Operators Group. SANOG is a regional meeting for operators and internet community in South Asian region organized twice a year in line of established practices like NANOG in North America, RIPE meetings in Europe and APRICOT in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The talk will cover how SANOG is run, managed and it is expected that this will help in formation of a similar forum for the Middle East and West Asian region.

Title: Overview on Emirates Internet Exchange (EMIX) | Download This Presentation (453 KB)
Speaker: Omar AlMansoori

Title: Introduction of Carrier-Neutral Interconnection facilities and Internet Peering to the Gulf Region
Speaker: Tariq Husain (Gateway Gulf)

Abstract: This presentation introduces Gateway Gulf, a new carrier-class datacenter under construction in Bahrain. Gateway Gulf has the distinction of being the first carrier-neutral facility of its kind in the Gulf region, and will be hosting Gulf-IX, the first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange in the region.

Title: Design and Construction of Local and Regional Exchange Facilities | Download This Presentation (143 KB)
Speaker: Gaurab Raj Upadhaya (SANOG, PCH)

Abstract: This tutorial addresses the questions and issues associated with the formation of local and regional Internet traffic exchange facilities. When and where are they needed? What are their physical and infrastructure requirements? What business model is most appropriate, and how can you finance the costs? What services should an exchange point provide to its users, and what policies can be established to ward off trouble?