Re: Addressing plan exercise for our IPv6 course

[David Conrad <drc () virtualized org>]

On Jul 25, 2010, at 8:42 AM, Jack Bates wrote:

> Doug Barton wrote:
> > having none of that. (For bonus points, explain how the RIRs continue to exist if everyone can have all of the 
> > guaranteed-globally-unique IPv6 space they wanted for free.)
> whois.

http://whois.iana.org

> what did I win? IANA can handle very basic assignments, but hasn't the staff for large support or extra services 
> (whois, POC management/validity, routing registry).

With the exception of a routing registry (which I wasn't aware was an address allocation requirement), these services 
are provided by ICANN as part of the IANA functions contract.  Out of curiosity, why do you think providing whois, POC 
management/validity, and even a routing registry requires a large staff?

> I think IANA would be perfect for ULA identifier assignments. No whois/poc/routing registry needed. Send email, get 
> an identifier in a week or 2.

As you note, ICANN already provides something like this as part of the protocol parameter function of the IANA 
functions contract for private enterprise numbers (OIDs).

> This is my concern. A business would rather be assured uniqueness over gambling, no matter what the odds.

I remember arguments like that about why Token Ring was going to win over Ethernet :-)

> Given no additional services are needed, the administration cost is the same as handing out snmp enterprise oids. The 
> fact that the community isn't offering such due to politics is disheartening and just plain sad.

Indeed.  I have stories... 

Regards,
-drc
(who no longer works for ICANN)