Understanding Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and NRO in Internet Governance
Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) manage the allocation and registration of Internet number resources such as IP addresses and autonomous system numbers. They operate as not-for-profit organizations providing core services like resource distribution, maintaining directories, and facilitating policy development. The Number Resource Organization (NRO) coordinates RIR activities, promotes bottom-up policy processes, and supports the multi-stakeholder model in Internet governance. Additionally, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) plays a key role in global internet coordination. Explore more at the provided links.
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Introduction to the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs)
What is an RIR? A Regional Internet Registry (RIR) manages the allocation and registration of Internet number resources in a particular region of the world and maintains a unique registry of all IP numbers issued. Number resources include IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) and autonomous system (AS) numbers
RIR Structure and Services Structure Not-for-profit membership based organizations 100% community funded, fees for services Open to all, broad based: anyone can participate or become a member Community developed policies, open and transparent processes and documents Core Services Distribute and register Internet Number Resources: IPv4, IPv6 and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) Maintain directory services including Whois and routing registries Provide reverse DNS Facilitate the policy development process: publish policy documents, maintain mailing lists, conduct public policy meetings Conduct outreach and training
What is the NRO? Number Resource Organization NRO MoU, 24 Oct 2003 Lightweight, unincorporated association Mission Provide and promote a coordinated Internet number registry system Promote the multi-stakeholder model and bottom-up policy development process in Internet governance Coordinate and support joint activities of the RIRs Act as a focal point for input into the RIR system Fulfill the role of the ICANN Address Supporting Organisation (ASO)
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Mission Structure Organization Non Profit Self-Regulatory Global Top Level Technical Coordination of the Internet Names Numbers Root Servers Supporting Organizations ccNSO gNSO ASO Advisory Committees
On the Internet, you are nothing but an IP address! www.afrinic.net www.nro.net www.apnic.net www.icann.org www.arin.net www.isoc.org www.lacnic.net www.ripe.net
On the Internet, you are nothing but an IP address! 196.216.2.1 193.0.0.131 202.12.29.20 192.0.34.163 202.12.29.142 192.149.252.7 200.160.2.15 206.131.253.68 192.0.0.214
What is an IP Address? Unique identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network that facilitates moving data between networks Every device directly connected to the Internet needs a unique IP address
IP Addresses are Not Domain Names IP Address [Identifier] Computer-friendly Unique number identifies computer on Internet Used for routing (moving information across an inter- network from a source to a destination) Domain Name [Reference] People-Friendly Maps host name to unique IP address A means of storing and retrieving information about hostnames and IP addresses in a distributed data base
