[apnic-talk] [apnic-announce] Test Whois v3 now

["APNIC Secretariat" <secretariat@apnic.net>]

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Test Whois v3 now
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A test Whois v3 database is available from 1 July 2002. This test server
allows users to prepare for the upgrade of the APNIC Whois Database to
RIPE version 3 database software on 20 August 2002.

All networks with objects registered in the APNIC Whois Database should
test the changed object templates and new functions available in Whois
v3.

How to use the test server
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The Whois v3 test server is available at:

    v3.apnic.net

For information on how to use the test server, see:

    http://www.apnic.net/db/v3-test.html

Send requests to create, update or delete test objects to:

    <auto-v3@apnic.net>

Key dates
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1 July 2002       Test server v3.apnic.net
                  available for public testing

1-31 July 2002    Conduct queries
                  Create objects
                  Update objects
                  Delete objects

1-19 August 2002  Conduct queries only

20 August 2002    Whois v3 implementation

Important
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Changes made to the test database will NOT be copied to the APNIC Whois
Database.  All changes will be deleted at the end of the test period.

Please ensure that you continue to make your regular updates to the
APNIC Whois Database.

More information
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If you need help testing Whois v3, please contact the APNIC Member
Services Helpdesk:

    Phone  +61-7-3858-3188
    Email  <v3test@apnic.net>

For more information on the Whois v3 upgrade see:

    http://www.apnic.net/whois-v3

Best regards,
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APNIC Secretariat                              <secretariat@apnic.net>
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)   Tel: +61-7-3858-3100
PO Box 2131 Milton, QLD 4064 Australia            Fax: +61-7-3858-3199
Level 1,33 Park Road, Milton, QLD                 http://www.apnic.net
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