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IRIS
IRIS (Internet Registry Information Service) over BEEP is a protocol designed to facilitate the distributed query and management of Internet registry data. It operates over the Blocks Extensible Exchange Protocol (BEEP), providing structured, standardized access to network and user information, supporting automation, and interoperability between network registries. This service aids organizations and ISPs in managing IP allocations, domain registrations, and maintaining registry accuracy..
IRIS (Internet Registry Information Service), defined by RFC 3981 and operating over BEEP as per RFC 3983, is aimed at delivering a successor to legacy WHOIS services. BEEP (Blocks Extensible Exchange Protocol) is a generic application protocol framework designed to simplify the development of new protocols. By leveraging BEEP, IRIS provides extensible, flexible mechanisms to manage and query registry information through a structured XML format.
The protocol supports a variety of operations around Internet resource data, including querying domain names, IP addresses, autonomous systems, and other registry objects. Its use of structured XML schemas allows for more precise, machine-readable data exchanges compared to the unstructured WHOIS protocol. IRIS supports internationalization and introduces authentication capabilities natively, enhancing the ability to regulate data visibility and enforce registry policies.
Operational deployment of IRIS over port 702 enables registries, ISPs, and network operators to automate queries, synchronize data updates, and develop interoperable tools that facilitate the maintenance of accurate and accessible Internet resource records across distributed environments.