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− | | logo = ARIN logo.png | + | | Logo = ARINLogo.png |
− | | type = Non-Profit Corporation | + | |actor type = Regional Internet Registry |
− | | industry = [[RIR|Regional Internet Registry]] | + | | stakeholder group= Technical |
| + | | issue areas = Number Resources |
| + | | region = USA, Canada, and some Caribbean Islands |
| | founded = 1997 | | | founded = 1997 |
| | founder(s) = | | | founder(s) = |
| | purchase = | | | purchase = |
| | ownership = | | | ownership = |
− | | headquarters = Chantilly, Virginia USA | + | | headquarters = Chantilly, Virginia |
− | | country = | + | | country = USA |
| | products = | | | products = |
| | employees = 55 | | | employees = 55 |
| | revenue = | | | revenue = |
| | businesses = | | | businesses = |
− | | website = [https://www.arin.net/ Arin.net] | + | | website = https://www.arin.net/ |
| + | |email= hostmaster@arin.net |
| | keypeople = [[John Curran]], President & CEO<br> | | | keypeople = [[John Curran]], President & CEO<br> |
| [[Nate Davis]], COO<br> | | [[Nate Davis]], COO<br> |
| [[Richard Jimmerson]], CIO<br> | | [[Richard Jimmerson]], CIO<br> |
| [[Cathy Handley]], Executive Director<br> | | [[Cathy Handley]], Executive Director<br> |
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− | | + | ''' American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)''' is one of the five [[RIR|Regional Internet Registries]]. |
− | '''ARIN''' is the acronym for ''' American Registry for Internet Numbers''', which is one of the five [[RIR|Regional Internet Registries]].
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
− | ARIN is a non-profit corporation which aims to serve number resources to Internet users throughout its region, such as [[ISP|Internet Service Providers]], governments, and other end-users t. ARIN's service region consists of: Canada, the United States, and other islands located in the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/abuse.html What is ARIN]</ref> | + | ARIN is a non-profit corporation which aims to serve number resources to Internet users throughout its region, such as [[ISP|Internet Service Providers]], governments, and other end-users. ARIN's service region consists of: Canada, the United States, and other islands located in the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/abuse.html What is ARIN]</ref> |
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− | ARIN is part of the Regional Internet Registries ([[RIR]]). There are 5 RIRs, and each provides Internet Number Resource Services to the regions each registry is responsible for. | + | ARIN is part of the Regional Internet Registries ([[RIR]]). There are 5 RIRs, including [[LACNIC]], [[APNIC]], [[AFRINIC]] and [[RIPE NCC]], and each provides Internet Number Resource Services to the regions each registry is responsible for. |
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| ==ARIN History== | | ==ARIN History== |
| During the 1980's, [[Jon Postel]] was responsible for the assignment of IP Addresses. However, as the Internet grew this task, which he had volunteered for, became much more difficult; thus, [[IANA]] was created. [[IANA]] in association with [[RIR]] had as main responsibility the assignment and handling of registration tasks. | | During the 1980's, [[Jon Postel]] was responsible for the assignment of IP Addresses. However, as the Internet grew this task, which he had volunteered for, became much more difficult; thus, [[IANA]] was created. [[IANA]] in association with [[RIR]] had as main responsibility the assignment and handling of registration tasks. |
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− | In the early 1990's the general Internet community agreed upon the separation between the management of domain names and the management of [[IP Addresses]]. This is when ARIN was established to provide IP registration services. ARIN was created as a non-profit corporation, and began work on December 22nd, 1997.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/about_us/history.html ARIN History]</ref> | + | In the early 1990's the general Internet community agreed upon the separation between the management of domain names and the management of [[IP Address|IP Addresses]]. This is when ARIN was established to provide IP registration services. ARIN was created as a non-profit corporation, and began work on December 22nd, 1997.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/about_us/history.html ARIN History]</ref> |
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| ARIN is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is governed by an Executive Board. The members of the Executive Board are elected by its members. | | ARIN is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is governed by an Executive Board. The members of the Executive Board are elected by its members. |
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− | ==ARIN services== | + | In November, 2011, ARIN began testing out a [[WhoWas]] service, whereupon written request ARIN could disclose the historical responsibility of an IP Address or block of addresses.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20111128_arin_launches_whowas_service_historical_registration_info/ ARIN Launches Whowas Service Historical Registration, CircleID.com]</ref> |
− | When it comes to services, ARIN ensured technical coordination and management of the Internet number resources which are divided into three(3) main types of services:
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− | * Registration- are related to management and technical coordination; | + | ==ARIN Board of Trustees== |
− | * Organization- are related to the interaction of ARIN and its members and stakeholders; | + | * [[Paul Andersen]] (Chair) |
− | * Policy Development- are related to the development of policies and technical coordination of Internet Number Resources within the ARIN region.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/about_us/overview.html ARIN Services]</ref> | + | * Nancy Carter |
| + | * [[John Curran]] |
| + | * Dan Alexander |
| + | * Peter Harrison |
| + | * [[Bill Sandiford]] (Vice Chair) |
| + | * Regenie Fraser |
| + | * Patrick Gilmore |
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| + | ==ARIN Services== |
| + | ARIN ensures technical coordination and management of the Internet number resources via 3 main types of services: |
| + | * Registration- related to management and technical coordination; |
| + | * Organization- related to the interaction of ARIN and its members and stakeholders; |
| + | * Policy Development- related to the development of policies and technical coordination of Internet Number Resources within the ARIN region.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/about_us/overview.html ARIN Services]</ref> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| {{Reflist}} | | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | [[Category: Organizations]] |
| [[Category: Glossary]] | | [[Category: Glossary]] |
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