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DDN MGT Bulletin #129 DISA DDN Defense Communications System
15 July 1993 Published by: DDN Network Info Center
(NIC@NIC.DDN.MIL) (800) 365-3642
DEFENSE DATA NETWORK
MANAGEMENT BULLETIN
The DDN MANAGEMENT BULLETIN is distributed online by the DDN Network
Information Center under DISA contract as a means of communicating
official policy, procedures and other information of concern to
management personnel at DDN facilities. Back issues may be read
through the TACNEWS server ("@n" command at the TAC) or may be
obtained by FTP (or Kermit) from the NIC.DDN.MIL host [192.112.36.5]
using login="anonymous" and password="guest". The pathname
for bulletins is ddn-news/ddn-mgt-bulletin-nn.txt (where "nn" is the
bulletin number).
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MILNET
Packet Switching Node (PSN) and Terminal Access Controller (TAC)
Node Site Coordinator Validation and Registration
This policy for DDN MILNET NSC template updates will be released in a
forthcoming CONUSMILNETSTA for Service Agency DDN Program Manager
assistance in obtaining this information for MILNET PSN and TAC locations
which do not have e-mail capabilities. This Management Bulletin provides
guidance regarding the validation and registration process for all
Packet Switch Nodes (PSNs) and TACs. This MILNET-wide registration will
include all PSNs and TACs and will ensure that the Node Site Coordinator
point of contact information for each PSN and TAC is kept current.
The following topics will be covered:
1) Validation and registration procedures
2) Importance of timely submission of NSC registration templates
3) New format for NSC registration templates
4) Validation and re-registration schedule
5) DDN NIC contact information
1. Validation and Registration Procedures
During this period, the records for all PSNs and TACs will be added,
updated, or deleted, as required.
1.1 Process
Twice annually, the DDN NIC Re-registration Coordinator will initiate the
process by sending each Node Site Coordinator and TAC Coordinator an NSC
template containing the information that is currently stored in the WHOIS
database for that PSN or TAC. These templates will be sent according to
the schedule provided in Section 4. Each Node Site Coordinator and TAC
Coordinator will be required to validate the information on the NSC
template, make any necessary changes, and return the template to the DDN
NIC. Upon receipt of the updated NSC template, the NIC will process the
template and update the WHOIS database.
1.2 Importance of Following Instructions
It is IMPERATIVE that Coordinators adhere to the guidelines and
instructions provided to them with their NSC template. Deviations from
these instructions will result in processing delays and/or rejection of
the templates. Because the data is automatically parsed from the
templates by software designed exclusively for that purpose, the
standard NSC registration template must not be altered in any way, and
the data provided for each template field must be entered in the correct
format. NSC templates that are returned to the NIC in an unacceptable
format will be sent back to the Node Site Coordinator for correction.
1.3 Transmitting NSC Templates to the NIC
When returning the updated NSC template to the NIC, each Coordinator
should clearly identify the file as "NSC Re-Registration Information"
in the subject line of each message. This will ensure that the files
are processed as a re-registration.
2. Importance of Timely Submission of User Registration Templates
All Node Site and TAC Coordinators will be given a maximum of three (3)
weeks from the day they receive their template to make the necessary
additions, deletions and revisions and to resubmit the data to the NIC
for processing.
If the NIC does not receive the updated NSC template after three weeks
have elapsed, the MILNET Manager will intervene. If problems are
encountered contact the NIC immediately for assistance.
3. New Format for NSC Registration Templates
A new NSC Registration Template has been prepared to standardize and
expedite the validation and registration process. Use of this new
template will help to ensure that the NIC receives complete and reliable
information about each PSN and TAC in a format that can be processed
quickly and accurately by the registration software. This template is
available, along with instructions and examples, from the DDN NIC via
anonymous FTP. Connect to the NIC and log on with username "anonymous"
and password "guest". Change to the <templates> directory and request
the file by executing a getfile procedure for filename <nsc-template.txt>
at the prompt.
During re-registration, the NIC will provide a data file in the new
template format. A blank template, obtained as described above, should be
used to update coordinator information during the time between the
semi-annual NIC re-registration of your node. Coordinator changes
should be reported to the NIC within 24 hours of information being
available. Only submit templates in the new template format. Old
templates cannot be used because they contain information that can
only be changed by the Network Change Request/Directive (NCR/NCD) process.
4. Validation and Registration Schedule
The PSN and TAC re-registration schedule has been established
alphabetically, by first letter of the official PSN name. The TAC(s)
that is connected to the PSN will be re-registered at the same time.
PSN/TAC Registration Schedule
(Alphabetical by PSN name)
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| ABC | DEFG | HIJKLM | NOPQR | STUVWXYZ | --- |
5. DDN NIC Contact Information
For general information and template file transmission, send electronic
mail to
HOSTMASTER@NIC.DDN.MIL:
or contact the DDN NIC Help Desk at:
1-800-365-DNIC (within the continental U.S.) or
(703) 802-4535 (in the Washington DC metropolitan area or
outside the continental U.S.)
All re-registration templates should be sent via electronic mail to:
REREG@NIC.DDN.MIL;
Info to: MILNETMGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL and DB-ADMIN@CMSC.DDN.MIL
** NOTE **
Whenever you leave a message for one of the contacts listed
above, please be sure to include a COMMERCIAL phone number if
possible. The DDN NIC does not have DSN capability.
Procedural information relating to this NSC template registration
policy should be addressed to the DDN MILNET Manager, Mr. McDaniel,
DSN 222-7580 or COML (703) 692-7580,
e-mail address: MILNETMGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL.