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Local Internet Registry

Join us for a one-day course on an LIR's responsibilities and RIPE policies.

You'll learn everything the basics of obtaining and distributing Internet resources, including IP addresses, AS Numbers, and reverse DNS delegation and get an introduction to the RIPE Database.

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Fundamentals - In-person - LIR Course

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What you will learn

The LIR Training Course is a one-day introduction to the RIPE NCC's administrative procedures and RIPE Policies related to obtaining and distributing Internet resources (i.e. IP addresses, AS Numbers and reverse DNS delegation) and operating a Local Internet Registry (LIR).

  • Know how to interact with the RIPE NCC
  • Know how to request Internet number resources
  • Understand how IP addresses are distributed
  • Understand how policies are developed
  • Be able to use the RIPE Database

The course includes a basic introduction to the RIPE Database.

  • Beginner
  • 1 Day
  • Classroom
  • English
  • For Members
  • Gets you ready for the LIR Fundamentals exam

Who is this course for?

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

Skills you will gain

After completing this course you will be knowledgeable in

  • Ability to identify potential securty risks in an BGP network
  • Identify the appropriate security solutions and implement them

Pre-Requisites

  • Familiarity with the Internet Registry System (IANA, RIRs, LIRs), the RIPE Database, the RIPE NCC and the RIPE community.
  • Basic understanding of IP addresses and subnetting.

Course Overview

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The Internet Registry System

How did the Internet Registry System was created, how does it work and its main stakeholders.

Participating

An overview of the Policy Development Process and how you can participate.

Being an LIR

The roles and responsibilities of a Local Internet Registry.

The RIPE Database

The role of the RIPE Database in the Registration systems and an overview on how it can be used.

Getting Resources

How to get Internet resources (IP addresses, ASNs) from the RIPE NCC and the respective policies and procedures.

Transfers

How to transfer resources from one organisation to another.

Distributing Resources

How to distribute resources to an LIRs own network and its downstream customers

Managing Resources

More details in how to manage an LIRs Internet resources

Tips and Tools

Best practices, tips and tools

Download course material

Here you can download the Local Internet Registry In-Person course material.

  • LIR Fundamentals Course Introduction (.pdf)
  • LIR Fundamentals Course Slides (.pdf)
  • LIR Fundamentals Course Exercise Booklet (.pdf)
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Local Internet Registry E-learning course

If you have participated in the Local Internet Registry in-person course then re-visit what you have learned with the Local Internet Registry E-Learning course.

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