Whois and Network Information Lookup Service (wnils) ---------------------------------------------------- Charter Current status: active working group Chair(s): Joan Gargano User Services Area Director(s): Joyce Reynolds Mailing lists: General Discussion:ietf-wnils@ucdavis.edu To Subscribe: ietf-wnils-request@ucdavis.edu Archive: ucdavis.edu:~/archive/wnils Description of Working Group: The Network Information Center maintains the central ``NICNAME'' database and server, defined in RFC 954, providing on-line look-up of individuals, network organizations, key nodes, and other information of interest to those who use the Internet. Other distributed directory information servers and information retrieval tools have been developed and it is anticipated more will be created. Many sites now maintain local directory servers with information about individuals, departments and services at that specific site. Typically these directory servers are network accessible. Because these servers are local, there are now wide variations in the type of data stored, access methods, search schemes, and user interfaces. The purpose of the Whois and Network Information Lookup Service (WNILS) Working Group is to expand and define the standard for WHOIS services, to resolve issues associated with the variations in access and to promote a consistent and predictable service across the network. Goals and Milestones: Done Review and approve the charter making any changes deemed necessary. Examine the particular functional needs for expanded whois directory service. Begin work on a framework for recommendations. Assign writing assignments for first draft of document. Done Post the Whois and Network Information Lookup Service Recommendations document as an Internet-Draft. Apr 93 Post the revised WHOIS protocol and index service document to the IESG as an Internet-Draft. Done Post the ``Architecture of the Whois++ Index Service'' as an Internet-Draft. Jun 93 Submit the Whois and Network Information Lookup Service Recommendations document as an Informational RFC. Jun 93 Submit the ``Architecture of the WHOIS++ Index Service'' to the IESG for consideration as an Informational RFC. Sep 93 Submit a revised WHOIS protocol specification and index service document to the IESG for consideration as a Draft Standard. Internet-Drafts: Posted Revised I-D Title ------ ------- ------------------------------------------ Nov 92 Aug 94 Architecture of the Whois++ Index Service Jul 93 Jul 94 Whois and Network Information Lookup Service Whois++ Apr 94 Aug 94 Architecture of the WHOIS++ service Aug 94 New How to interact with a Whois++ mesh Request For Comments: None to date.