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

Dear Denis,

it seems the server whois-asn32-test.ripe.net is unavailable:

$ ping whois-asn32-test.ripe.net
PING whois-asn32-test.ripe.net (193.0.19.77): 56 data bytes
^C
--- whois-asn32-test.ripe.net ping statistics ---
6 packets transmitted, 0 packets received, 100% packet loss



Monday, February 23, 2009, 5:37:00 PM, you wrote:

DW> Dear Colleagues,

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

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

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

DW> To access this test database:

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

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

DW> Regards,
DW> Denis Walker
DW> Business Analyst
DW> RIPE NCC




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Sergey