[ncc-services-wg] Test Database for ASPLAIN Implmentation

Dear Colleagues,

The RIPE NCC is preparing for the implementation of the IETF RFC 5396.
This defines the representation of all AS Numbers in the ASPLAIN format.

There is now a test RIPE Database server available using the new
software for ASPLAIN. It is a static copy of the NRTM RIPE Database
from 19 February 2009, excluding all personal data. All ASDOT
objects and references have been converted to ASPLAIN.

We did a very simple conversion on this test database which may have
broken some referential integrity rules. If you experience any problems
please contact <asn32 at ripe.net>.

To access this test database:

Query:       whois-asn32-test.ripe.net  (port 43)
Mailupdates: asn32-test-dbm at ripe.net
Syncupdates: http(s)://syncupdates-asn32-test.db.ripe.net

Please test any internal scripts or third party tools you may use for
accessing the RIPE Database which involve AS Numbers. Please send any
feedback or comments by 13 March 2009 to <asn32 at ripe.net>.

Regards,
Denis Walker
Business Analyst
RIPE NCC