11 articles in Registry & RIPE
Cross-Border IPv4 Transfer Timeline by RIR Region
Cross-border IPv4 transfers require coordination between regional internet registries, resource holders, and recipients. The timeline depends on registry procedures, document verification…
Registry & RIPERunning your own LIR or using a sponsor: how to decide
Running your own RIPE NCC LIR or using a sponsoring LIR: what each lets you do, the obligations and costs involved, and the questions that decide it.
Registry & RIPESponsoring LIR explained: what changes when you move PI space or an ASN
What a sponsoring LIR does for PI space and ASNs, what changes when you switch sponsor, and how to move without disrupting your routing.
Registry & RIPERIPE database objects every resource holder should understand
A plain guide to the RIPE Database objects behind your IP space and ASN: inetnum, aut-num, route, mntner, organisation, role, person and domain.
Registry & RIPEGetting an ASN in the RIPE region: what you need before you apply
What to prepare before requesting an AS number in the RIPE region: the routing rationale, peers, IP space, database objects and technical readiness.
Registry & RIPEHow to Handle Company Name Changes in RIR Records
A company name change does not always mean that ownership of IPv4 resources has changed. If the registry still shows the old legal name, later address transfers can become harder because…
Registry & RIPEHow to Document IPv4 Ownership for Internal and External Audits
IPv4 ownership documentation helps organizations prove control over address resources and maintain accurate records during reviews. Internal teams use this information for asset management…
Registry & RIPEHow IRR Records Support Clean IPv4 Transfers
An IPv4 transfer changes the party that controls an address resource, but it does not automatically update every routing record associated with that prefix. If IRR still points to an old…
Registry & RIPERIPE Database Cleanup Checklist Before an IPv4 Transfer
Before an IPv4 transfer, the parties should review the RIPE Database objects connected to the resource. Old contacts, inaccessible maintainers, and obsolete routing records can create…
Registry & RIPEHow RIR Lock Periods Affect IPv4 Buying Strategy
IPv4 acquisition requires more than finding available address space. Buyers must consider regional internet registry rules, transfer restrictions, and timing requirements before completing…
Registry & RIPEWhat Is IPv4 Reassignment and How Does It Work?
IPv4 resources are managed through structured allocation systems that define how address space is assigned between organizations and users. Reassignment allows existing IP resources to be…