RIPE NCC

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The RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia. It is a not-for-profit membership organization that supports the infrastructure of the Internet through technical coordination.

Here's a breakdown of key information about the RIPE NCC:
What it does:

• Allocation and Registration: It oversees the allocation and registration of Internet number resources. These resources include IPv4 addresses, IPv6 addresses, and Autonomous System (AS) Numbers.
• Database: RIPE NCC maintains the RIPE Database, a public database containing registration details of IP addresses and AS Numbers.
• K-root server: Operates the K-root server cluster, one of the world's 13 root name servers.
• Secretariat: It acts as the secretariat to the RIPE community.
• Technical Coordination: It supports the technical and administrative coordination of the Internet's infrastructure.
• Facilitating Community Activities: It facilitates RIPE community activities and provides administrative support for RIPE Working Groups.
• RIPE Atlas network: RIPE NCC is developing the RIPE Atlas network.

• Location: Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a branch office in Dubai, UAE.
• Membership: Consists of over 20,000 members (as of February 9, 2025) in 76 countries. Members are primarily Internet service providers (ISPs), telecommunication organizations, and large corporations. Any individual or organization can apply for the membership.

• Réseaux IP Européens (RIPE) is a forum open to all parties interested in the technical development of the Internet.
• While RIPE and the RIPE NCC are separate entities, they are closely connected. The RIPE NCC provides administrative support to RIPE, including facilitating RIPE Meetings and supporting RIPE Working Groups.

• RIPE NCC started its activities in Amsterdam in April 1992.
• It was formally established on November 12, 1997.