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This document outlines the key updates from the APNIC Database SIG meeting held in Taipei on February 26, 2003. It provides an overview of database usage statistics and object statistics, detailing changes since the last meeting, including the integration of routing registry functions, and plans for operational enhancements. Specific attention is given to improvements in spam blocking with the transition to WHOIS v3, upcoming upgrades, and procedures for bulk access. Future developments include increased server locations, MD5 authentication, and collaboration with RIPE.
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Whois DB Operational Update Database SIG APNIC-15, Taipei 26 February 2003
Overview • Database Usage Statistics • Objects Statistics • Changes Since Last DB-SIG Meeting • Operational Plan • Future Development
Database Usage when using whois v2 many spikes indicates spam grazing activities after upgrading to whois v3 spam grazers are blocked (green) Real load is only 50%
Database Usage • Procedure to get bulk access (for research and non-spam use only) • Send e-mail to helpdesk@apnic.net • Sign agreement form • Send signed form to APNIC • APNIC will allow your nominated server to do bulk access
Latest Changes • Integration of routing registry function • previously under APIRR project • now both resource and routing information is available in whois.apnic.net • Deprecation of MAIL-FROM authentication
Operations Plan • Installation of whois servers in multiple location for improved lookup service and availability • Requirement specification for large members to run their own whois servers (proposal to be presented later in this DB-SIG)
Future Development • Upgrade to version 3.1.1 • allows synchronous update via web interface (either through MyAPNIC or APNIC public website) • implementation of MD5 authentication • Investigate the use of X.509 certificate for authentication • Ongoing liaison with RIPE on whois development