[ netinfo/user-template.txt ]


		  PROCEDURE FOR "WHOIS" REGISTRATION

This file contains information for individual users wishing to
register in the WHOIS database maintained by the DDN Network
Information Center (DDN NIC) on the host NIC.DDN.MIL (192.112.36.5).
The user registration template below has been created to standardize
the registration procedure and help insure that the DDN NIC will
receive complete information about each user.  Below are the
 1) instructions for filling in the User Registration template; 2)
instructions for sending the template to the DDN NIC; 3) a sample
template, and 4) a blank template for you to fill in.

Any user with electronic mail access to the Internet may be included
in the NIC WHOIS database.  If you are sending the template to
the DDN NIC in order to be added to a NIC mailing list, please
specify which list you'd like to join when you return the template.



I.  HOW TO FILL IN THE USER REGISTRATION TEMPLATE

Using an editor of your choice, create a file containing the blank
template at the end of this file, and fill in all relevant fields.
Each field should begin on a new line.  Detailed instructions for
the format of each section are given below under SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
FOR EACH TEMPLATE FIELD.


II.  WHERE TO SEND THE COMPLETED TEMPLATE

The completed template should be sent online to REGISTRAR@NIC.DDN.MIL.



III.  SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH TEMPLATE FIELD AND SAMPLE TEMPLATE

   FULL NAME: 

The name may be entered in any of the following formats:

      Lastname, Firstname I.
      Lastname, Firstname
      Lastname, I. Middlename
      Lastname, Firstname I., Jr.
      Lastname, Firstname I., III

      where "I." = an initial

      Do not include military rank or professional titles.

   U.S. MAIL ADDRESS - some standard procedures:

   Line 1: The name of your organization; do not use acronyms.
   Line 2: Information such as the department name, code, or attention line.
   Line 3: (optional) The building name or number, room number.
   Line 4: Your street address or Post Office Box.
   Line 5: City, state and zip code.  If you commonly use a 9 digit zip
           code, enter that.

      DO NOT USE ANY ABBREVIATIONS OR ACRONYMS, with the exception of:

         Incorporated.......Inc.
         Limited............Ltd.
         Corporation........Corp.
         Company............Co.
         Post Office Box....P.O. Box

      Separate lines of the address by a carriage return.

   PHONE:

      Up to four phone numbers are allowed.  Acceptable formats are:

      U.S. numbers

      (123) 456-7890
      (123) 456-7890 ext 123
      (123) 456-7890 (DSN) 567-7890
      (123) 456-7890 (DSN) 567-7890 (FTS) 667-7890
      (123) 456-7890 or 456-0987 (DSN) 567-7890 or 567-0987

      Overseas numbers

      +49 711-123456 or (DSN) 420-1234 or (M) 8765-1234
      (For overseas numbers, specify the country code with a plus symbol
       in front of the number.)

   AUTHORIZING HOST:

      This is the name of the user's "home" host.  Enter the OFFICIAL
      HOSTNAME rather than an approved nickname.

   PRIMARY LOGIN NAME:

      This is the primary login name/username/directory name of the
      user on the authorizing host.

      If the login name is a part of the security system on your host 
      and therefore should be kept secret, do not enter it in this 
      field.

      The primary login name may be a group directory name if it is the
      only one the individual uses.

   PRIMARY NETWORK MAILBOX:

      This is the mailbox where this individual prefers to receive
      mail.  This may or may not be his or her primary login name on
      the host.  If mail addresses are case dependent on your host,
      specify the mailbox string accordingly.  Otherwise enter the
      string in upper case.

      Separate the username and hostname parts of the mailbox by "@".

      Format:  USERNAME@HOSTNAME
      Example: SMITH@NIC.DDN.MIL

      For those hosts whose official hostname is a Fully Qualified 
      Domain Name (FQDN), enter the FQDN in the hostname part of the 
      mailbox.  The FQDN is preferred.

      Example: Smith@AI.AI.MIT.EDU

   TERMINATION DATE:

      The DEROS date (Date Eligible for Return from Overseas) for military 
      users, estimated date of graduation for students, estimated 
      elapse date for temporary users.

      This field was requested for use on military hosts.  Other users
      do not have to fill in the field.


      Format:  MO/YR 
      Example: 10/87 

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SAMPLE USER REGISTRATION TEMPLATE
=======================================================================

FULL NAME: McCollum, Bob
U.S. MAIL ADDRESS:  Network Information Systems Center
14200 Park Meadow Dr., Suite 200200
Chantilly, VA  22021
PHONE: (703) 802-4535
AUTHORIZING HOST: NIC.DDN.MIL
PRIMARY LOGIN NAME:  bobm
PRIMARY NETWORK MAILBOX: bobm@NIC.DDN.MIL
MILNET TAC ACCESS (Y/N):
TERMINATION DATE:
DELETE (Y/N):

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BLANK USER REGISTRATION TEMPLATE -- YOU MAY USE THIS FORM TO SEND TO THE NIC
============================================================================

FULL NAME:
U.S. MAIL ADDRESS:
PHONE:
AUTHORIZING HOST:
PRIMARY LOGIN NAME:
PRIMARY NETWORK MAILBOX:
MILNET TAC ACCESS (Y/N):
TERMINATION DATE:
DELETE (Y/N):